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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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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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If school were on campus, students might notice a few new faces, among them Nicole Loughran, the new attendance specialist.

New specialist Loughran navigates virtual attendance

Melissa Chen, Writer October 7, 2020

In online Zoom meetings, students have interacted with their classmates and teachers, but are unable to greet the rest of the Lynbrook staff like they would in person. If school were on campus, students...

The pandemic has brought changes to the work life of Lynbrook students.  Some have returned to work while others have been left in uncertainty or found new opportunities.

Lynbrook student jobs — pandemic edition

Anwen Huang, In-Depth Editor October 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created hurdles for people all across the world. In particular, the work force has been hit hard, with many people losing jobs or facing the difficult transition to a virtual...

Arjun Gupta’s nonprofit organization, Elevate the Future, has led to him earning the Jefferson Award.

Senior Arjun Gupta receives 2020 Bay Area Jefferson Award

Anirudh Seshadri, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increase in the number of youth and adult volunteers contributing to the community. Senior Arjun Gupta has taken this opportunity to...

Students continue to learn art despite not being in person.

Art teachers bring the art classroom to students’ homes

Allison Hsieh, Writer October 7, 2020

To many students, art classes play a unique role in their school schedule. It gives them a break from the lecture-based classroom and encourages them to display individuality through their own work. When...

Apart from their assistant principal responsibilities, Rosado and Rocha both enjoy personal hobbies, some of which they picked up during quarantine.

Lynbrook welcomes Susan Rocha and Jeff Rosado as new assistant principals

Diana Kohr and Amy Liu August 25, 2020

With the beginning of the school year in full swing, many changes have occurred, both related and unrelated to the pandemic. School has shifted to online learning, class schedules have been altered and...

2020: What You Missed is a six-part video series that details six senior year milestones that the Class of 2020 lost due to school closure.

Jeff Bale creates video series on missed senior events

Rachel Wu, Design Editor June 1, 2020

From prom to graduation, events that were long anticipated milestones for the Class of 2020 have been canceled or moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic. With many devastated seniors unable to experience...

AISA

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen May 29, 2020

Energetic dance and singing performances. Upbeat Bollywood music. Delicious food. Performers from all over the Bay Area. These are some of the highlights of the annual cultural showcase Silsilay, which...

FBLA

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen May 29, 2020

After months of preparation, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members had high hopes of success at their annual leadership conference in April, so the conference’s cancellation came as a great...

Interact

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen May 29, 2020

One club that has experienced major changes amidst the COVID-19 crisis is Interact, one of the biggest community service clubs on campus. In response to the stay-at-home order and the general concerns...

Animal Services and Protection

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen May 29, 2020

Distancing during quarantine doesn’t just affect human to human contact. Animal and human interactions and socializing have also been somewhat restricted. Animal rescue centers are not considered essential...

Online tools: which is the best fix?

Online tools: which is the best fix?

Kavya Iyer and Renee Ge May 29, 2020

It is safe to say that COVID-19 has transformed everyone’s lives; from daily news conferences to strict social distancing protocols, it is hard to think of anything else. In addition to attending classes,...

Clubs keep active during shelter-in-place

Clubs keep active during shelter-in-place

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen May 29, 2020

Clubs are a vibrant aspect of the Lynbrook community. Through clubs students explore their interests and interact with other students of similar passions, contribute to causes they believe in and gain...