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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

Vedanshi Prasad writes beautiful poetry and short stories, inspired by her previous struggles and powerful books.

Vedanshi Prasad overcomes obstacles and ignites inspiration

Prisha Pulastya, Staffer October 6, 2025

Today I went to the redwood tree,  “I’ve shaken hands with death multiple times,” sophomore Vedanshi Prasad said.  greeted by the brush of its leaves, welcomed in its embrace.  In January...

Bryce Mikolajczak holds up his cards, planning to make his next move in his game Cell Quest. Photos by Nicolas Cheng and used with permission from Bryce Mikolajczak.

Bryce Mikolajczak’s Cell Quest gamifies the world of cells

Nicolas Cheng, Staffer October 6, 2025

In a quiet corner of the Lynbrook library, a group of students lean over a deck of brightly illustrated cards. Instead of kings and queens, they hold mitochondria and chloroplasts. Junior Bryce Mikolajczak...

Michelle Chung designs a variety of cakes with vibrant frosting and exuberant decor. Photos used with permission from Michelle Chung.

Michelle Chung spreads sweetness, one treat at a time

Olivia Tu, Staffer October 6, 2025

The fragrance of sweet vanilla envelops the kitchen as sophomore Michelle Chung pipes buttercream frosting onto a cake in concentric circles. Carefully stacking another layer, she falls into a quiet rhythm....

Madison Chan (left) and Jayden Peterson (right) pose with their drinks at their boba booth. Images used with permission from Madison Chan.

NovelTea blends creativity, community and passion together

Alexandra Wu, In-Depth Editor October 6, 2025

Scoop. Pour. Smile. Filling a cup with purple taro milk tea, junior Madison Chan hands the drink to a customer and sticks a straw into her finished product. Around her, guests enjoy her boba as the sweet...

Senior Harvy Chang and his team break the Guinness World Record for fastest BART speedrun at Berryessa/North San Jose Station on July 6, completing it in 5 hours, 43 minutes and 10 seconds. Used with permission from Harvy Chang.

Harvy Chang takes to the railroads of BART

Cecilia Wu, Rohan Kakhandiki, Stuti Jain and Vanessa Yap September 13, 2025

Senior Harvy Chang gazes out the window of a Bay Area Rapid Transit train, watching the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco rush past him. He’s gone on many trips like this, sitting on the hard-backed...

Popular boba chain HeyTea opened a new branch at Cupertino Main Street. Many customers commend this shop for its authentic tea with unique flavors.

Cupertino says ‘Hey!’ to new HeyTea location

Amid the blazing summer weather, hundreds of people queued up at the center of Cupertino Main Street on Aug. 1, anticipating the grand opening of HeyTea’s newest location. The scent of fresh herbal tea...

Truly Fresh, a nonprofit started by junior Xara Aman, targets produce waste by collecting excessive fruits in neighborhoods around the Bay Area, and donates them to West Valley Community services.

TrulyFresh offers fresh solutions to food waste in homes

Reducing waste, nourishing communities — that’s the mission of Truly Fresh, a nonprofit started by junior Xara Aman that targets produce waste. The organization collects excess fruit in neighborhoods...

Assistant Principal Kimberlee Morgan is seated at her desk in the office. She takes on the responsibilities of counseling and student services.

Kimberlee Morgan trades the classroom for the office

Kimberlee Morgan, former social studies teacher at Cupertino High School, will join Lynbrook’s administrative team in the 2025-26 school year. She takes on the position of previous assistant principal...

Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion

Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion

Olivia Yuan, Editor in Chief June 8, 2025

The stage lights brighten; the first notes of Carnatic violins ring out. Anklet bells jingling and hair ornaments shining, sophomore Sruthi Chetput leaps into a lively choreography of a tale from an...

Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports

Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports

Crystal Zhu, Editor in Chief June 1, 2025

Freshman Vishnu Sankaran swings his racket. Smack. A birdie curves through the air, dropping dully onto the ground. But he doesn’t give up. Practice makes progress. For Sankaran, that is the statement...

Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music

Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music

Claire Guo, Managing 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...