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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Photos by Alex Cotterel and Crystal Zhu.

Turning the page to staff and teachers’ favorite books

Alex Cotterel and Crystal Zhu November 4, 2024

Works of literature find a home in the hearts of many Lynbrook staff; from nonfiction to romantic classics, the emotions and harrowing stories of humanity bring joy and introspection to the staff drawn...

Graphic illustration by Anna Cen and Maddy Chang. Photo by Gary Pan.

The Athetic Senate shines a spotlight on school sports

Jenny Suh, Staffer November 4, 2024

Seniors Aaditya Jain and Annie Peng, the leaders of Lynbrook’s Athletic Senate, are behind the recently added award, Athlete of the Month. This newly established group focuses on hosting spirited student...

Photo by Amanda Jin.

Interns shape the future of sports medicine

Erin Fitzpatrick and Olivia Tu November 4, 2024

From vigorous sprints on the track to powerful strokes in the water, Lynbrook athletes push themselves to excel in their respective sports. To support their endeavors, trainer Scott Leveau works behind...

Graphic illustration by Taek Kim. Used with permission by Selen Turkoz.

Selen Turkoz saddles up for success in equestrian

Ashley Huang, Editor in Chief November 4, 2024

For junior Selen Turkoz, equestrian sports began as a childhood fascination. After watching “Free Rein,” a Netflix show about horseback riding, she found herself captivated by the connection between...

Graphic illustration by Akash Anand. Photo by Amanda Jin.

Importance of sports fundraisers for community causes

Meadow Shen, Web Editor November 4, 2024

In recent years, school sports have become more active in their communities by hosting fundraisers supporting different charities. These initiatives positively impact communities as they promote and lend...

Lynbrook students and teachers use their hair to strengthen their identity, self-expression and culture, embracing different textures, colors and religious expressions.

Styling personal identity and expression through hair

Charlotte Bolay and Anna Cen November 4, 2024

What you need to know:  Hair plays a big role in strengthening identity, self-expression, confidence and culture. Hair dye and styling allow people to express their personalities as well...

Westgate Costco approved amid community backlash

Westgate Costco approved amid community backlash

Gary Pan, Staffer November 4, 2024

What you need to know: Plans to construct a Costco complex in Westgate Mall have been approved Construction will last around two years Plans have been made to attempt to reduce traffic around...

Graphic Illustration by Rohan Kakhandi, Isabella Chiu, Yvonne Wu

Exploring Halloween across the globe

Inaaya Yousuf, Social Media Manager November 4, 2024

Every year, as the end of October nears and Halloween rolls around, Americans prepare their trick-or-treating bags and costumes for the nighttime. All are ready to collect candy and enjoy the night with...

The new FUHSD area trustee map will be used for the first time this year as the elections in Trustee Areas 2 and 5 unfold.

Four candidates run in first FUHSD by-area trustee election

Taek Kim, Business Manager November 4, 2024

What you need to know: FUHSD will hold its first ever by-trustee area elections this cycle.  Candidates Aegean Lee and Danny Choi are running for Area 5 trustee. Candidates Frances Renteria...

Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus

Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus

Epic Staff November 4, 2024

As each school day starts, chaos sweeps through the lanes of Johnson Avenue, the major road that acts as both an entrance and exit to Lynbrook’s campus. Cars wait impatiently to turn, students hurriedly...

Webinar provides parents with guide to alleviating student stress

Webinar provides parents with guide to alleviating student stress

Robert Yu, Staffer November 4, 2024

What you need to know:  On Oct. 10, the Fremont Union High Schools Foundation hosted and sponsored a webinar featuring Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud. The webinar discussed responsible strategies...

Top left: Lynbrook received a National Blue Ribbon School Award on Sept. 23. Top right: A late-night house fire that broke out in West San Jose on Oct. 17 was fully extinguished by 4 a.m. Bottom left: An overhead shot of Hurricane Milton, which swept Florida on Oct. 7. Bottom right: Cuba's Antonio Gueritas Power Plant failed on Oct. 18, causing widespread collapses of the power grid nationwide.

Campus, community and world events

Lilly Wu, Managing Editor November 4, 2024

School: Lynbrook wins Blue Ribbon award On Sept. 23, Lynbrook was announced as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024. This year, the National Blue Ribbon School Award was granted to 356 schools that...