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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music

Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music

Claire Guo, Features Editor May 23, 2025

Freshman Hrithikesh Kotha glides a bow across the strings of a cello, an instrument that represents a major shift in his life and one he never imagined he would end up playing. Originally, he played...

"The Galaxy's Memories," written by Galen Han, depicts vivid storytelling of the history of the galaxy.

Galen Han rewrites the dimensions of imaginations

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer May 19, 2025

The sound of pages quietly shifting under senior Galen Han’s fingers marked the first moment he opened the final printed copy of his debut novel, “The Galaxy Memories.” After three years of sleepless...

Kimmy Le, Effie Wang and Ellie York (left to right) design vibrant nail sets

Filing in the details of student nail art businesses

Alex Cotterel and Anna Cen May 19, 2025

Carefully molding delicate gel into a 3D shape, nail artists use intricate paints and craft charms to create personalized, ornate nail designs. Sophomore Kimmy Le, senior Effie Wang and junior Ellie York...

Austin Liou, Reagan Markert, Colin Chow, Amrit Rihal and William
Devanney (top left to bottom right)

Catalyst Crew drops knowledge with banger beats

Olivia Tu, Staffer May 19, 2025

The espresso machine bubbles and frothing milk hisses in the back of Philz Coffee. At a table strewn with science papers, seniors William Devanney and Amrit Rihal brainstorm lyrics for their latest project:...

Sylva Scott cares for her alpaca and other animals at McClellan Ranch. Photos used with permission from Sylva Scott and with Creative Common Licenses.

Caring for alpacas with Sylva Scott

Robert Yu, Staffer April 28, 2025

As they drove across California, the Scott family carried an unconventional passenger: Max the Alpaca. This road trip was the culmination of many months of campaigning, based around a GoFundMe set up in...

Bolang Zhu, Om Modi and Vikrant Vadathavoor (left to right).

LD debaters speed through limits of debate success

Saavan Saraf, Staffer April 28, 2025

For juniors Om Modi, Vikrant Vadathavoor and Bolang Zhu, it’s all about speed. During debate competitions, they fire off arguments as fast as they can. Judges watch as their opponents furiously take...

Allen Chan and Toan Phuong work hard to replace security cameras and pick up calls.

Behind the screens with the information technology team

Maddy Chang and Irene Hwang April 28, 2025

Beneath the white glow of overhead lights, the quiet hum of computer servers permeates the air. A monitor flickers as another help ticket pops up, after somewhere on campus, a teacher’s projector fails...

Students prepare for the annual ELD speech competition.

The faces behind annual ELD speech competition

David Zhu, Opinion Editor April 28, 2025

Learning a speech is not easy. Giving a full speech in a second language is even harder. In the annual FUHSD speech contest, English Language Development students challenge themselves to do just that,...

Every day Tara Grande, Thomas Lopez, Johnny Roberson and Tim Wehner serve as the school’s crossing guards.

Crossing into the lives of Lynbrook’s crossing guards

Olivia Tu and Isabella Chiu March 24, 2025

At 8:25 a.m., the slam of car doors and the clamor of hurried footsteps can be heard around all of Lynbrook’s entrances. Amid the congested intersections of Johnson Avenue and Lynbrook Way, teeming with...

With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Photos used with permission by Charlie Loper.

Charlie Loper bakes beauty with Basque It cheesecakes

Cecilia Wu, Staffer March 24, 2025

The final touches can make all the difference. With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Using a pair of tweezers, he places delicate flowers...

As the soft glow of a candle flickers in her garage, sophomore Chanelle Aragones delicately shapes each piece of ribbon, the flame curling its edges to create petals. Photos used with permission by Chanelle Aragones.

Chanelle Aragones wraps up success with every bouquet

Jenny Suh, Staffer March 24, 2025

As the soft glow of a candle flickers in her garage, sophomore Chanelle Aragones delicately shapes each piece of ribbon, the flame curling its edges to create petals. Her fingers move with practiced precision...

Aidan Tung watches over the coral he has meticulously maintained.

Photo used with permission from Aidan Tung.

Aidan Tung dives deep into the world of coral keeping

Cecilia Wu, Staffer March 3, 2025

While most people decorate their homes with posters and lights, junior Aidan Tung brings his space to life with an underwater world. Under his attentive care, vivid corals sway and tiny ecosystems flourish...