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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The rejection by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors allows the continued use of turf in recreational areas. Graphic illustration by Cecilia Wu.

Santa Clara Board rejects a push to ban synthetic turf

Robert Yu and Brian Lee March 3, 2025

On Jan. 29, 2025, a ban on turf in recreation areas was rejected by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in a 3-2 vote. For communities in Santa Clara County, the rejection opens the door for continued...

Junior Irene Hwang offers humorous advice to those without a romantic partner during Valentine's Day.

A single person’s survival guide to Valentine’s Day

Irene Hwang, Staffer March 3, 2025

Dear Irene (the GOAT), Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I don’t have anyone to celebrate it with! All my friends are cuffed up, in talking stages and high-school-married. I’ve been single my...

60 years of Hollywood love in four rom-coms

Alex Cotterel and Angelina Feng March 3, 2025

From classic rom-coms like “Some Like it Hot” to modern heartfelt romances like “The Big Sick,” love and laughter have remained timeless for decades. Some Like it Hot (1959) “Some Like...

Recent events to note include FBLA's e-waste donation drive, state efforts to fast-track relief for the Los Angeles wildfires, a polar vortex in the Midwest and Plains states and an international agreement to regulate AI. 

Top left: Photo used with permission from Nothing Ahead/Pexels Top right: Photo used with permission from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Bottom left: Photo used with permission from David Robert Crews Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Focall Foto

Campus, community and world events

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor March 3, 2025

School: From Feb. 10 to 14, the Future Business Leaders of America’s American Enterprise Project hosted an e-waste donation drive. The initiative, known as Project Teach and headed by senior Yajat...

Alice Wu dribbles her 1000th point basketball, among memories or her past years of playing basketball. Photos by Epic staff. Graphic illustrations
by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.

Alice Wu shoots her 1000th point toward success

Inaaya Yousuf, Social Media Manager March 3, 2025

With precision and quick movements, senior Alice Wu sprints to the net to shoot a layup. The ball effortlessly falls through the net, and the bleachers erupt in cheers as Wu scores her 1000th point, marking...

Choir showcases their yearly Singing Valentines performances to classmates and teachers. Photos by Claire Guo, Lilly Wu and Crystal Zhu. Graphic illustration by Gary Pan.

Revealing the magic behind Lynbrook’s annual singing valentines

Alexandra Wu, Staffer March 3, 2025

It’s a chilly February morning at Lynbrook, but the classrooms are filled with warmth as choir students walk in with cards, flowers, stuffed animals and smiles. They hit their final poses in a choreographed...

In his first days in office, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders targeting hot-button issues like gender terminology, immigration and the climate.

Trump signs multiple executive orders into effect

Charlotte Bolay and Olivia Yuan March 3, 2025

Executive Order 14190 On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed EO 14190, “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” The order aims to cut federal funding from schools with “gender ideology,”...

Billionaires are playing an increasingly larger role in shaping American politics, stemming from their high-value contributions to political campaigns.

Wealth generates the American Oligarchy

David Zhu and Akash Anand March 3, 2025

At the turn of a new presidential administration, tech giants and multimillionaires appear alongside politicians in the limelight, sparking dialogue about changing power dynamics in America and the influence...

Every February, people begin to think about Valentine’s Day, although the holiday itself has begun to change and evolve. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.

Unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s solo or with friends

Claire Guo, Features Editor March 3, 2025

Every February, people begin to think about Valentine’s Day, although the holiday itself has begun to change and evolve. New trends and aesthetics such as Galentine’s Day — which emphasizes celebrating...

Trump's deportation policies have interrupted norms of immigration security. Graphic illustration by Alex Cotterel, Maddy Chang and Alexandra Wu.

How Trump’s deportation plan will change lives forever

Ethan Wong and Isabella Chiu March 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s recent immigration policies have increased the presence of United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents in communities, inciting fear and uncertainty among local residents....

No-return zones, increased temporary housing and homeless data collection are among efforts from San José and Santa Clara County to tackle homelessness and housing costs.

Santa Clara County expands affordable housing

Maddy Chang, Staffer March 3, 2025

Santa Clara County has launched numerous ongoing efforts to address homelessness and the housing shortage, including temporary housing and budget changes. With over 9,900 homeless residents countywide,...

The rom-com genre is known for its lovable characters and classic tropes. Graphic illustration by Akash Anand and Anna Cen.

The allure of Rom-Coms

Anna Cen and Anushka Deshmukh March 3, 2025

Romantic comedies have captured audiences’ attention across the globe for over a century. The film genre is characterized by its lovable characters and cliché tropes. Over the years, the genre has developed...