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Songs that will bring Tori Kelly’s “Hiding Place” out of hiding

Jessica Li, Content Editor September 24, 2018

A painstaking wait of more than two years. Black and white visuals. Rad riffs. Full on gospel choir. Welcome to the first Music Monday of the new school year! The music this week: Tori Kelly’s new album...

Students learn about clubs at Club Info Day

Students learn about clubs at Club Info Day

Enzo Cabaltica, Kavya Iyer, Audrey Wong and Rachel Wu September 22, 2018

All photos by Kavya Iyer and Audrey Wong

Lights at Lynbrook: Special Education teacher Miguel Alderete

Lights at Lynbrook: Special Education teacher Miguel Alderete

Patricia Wei, Web Director September 5, 2018

Miguel Alderete has been a special education teacher at Lynbrook for 16 years. Throughout his time at Lynbrook, Alderete has also been a coach and class adviser. In this interview, Alderete shares about...

After 15 years at Lynbrook, Japanese teacher Kumi Kobayashi will be moving to Los Gatos High School for the 2018-2019 school year.

Japanese teacher Kumi Kobayashi reflects on 15 years at Lynbrook

Nicole Ong and Patricia Wei June 12, 2018

Every day, Japanese teacher Kumi Kobayashi, known to her students as Kobayashi-sensei, greets her class with a cheerful, “Minasan, ohayogozaimasu!” For the past 15 years, Kobayashi has used her bubbly...

Photo used with permission from Isaac Hou.

Before I Leave: Lynbrook senior shares a story to inspire and show people that they’re not alone

Patricia Wei, Web Director May 25, 2018

When he’s in front of an audience and the music starts playing, Isaac's mind blacks out. As the music plays, the moves come to him—a testament to the hours he’s practiced since his freshman year....

Hidden food spots for escaping after finals

Hidden food spots for escaping after finals

Michelle Zemlyak, Writer May 24, 2018

The last school bell rings as students spill out of their classrooms, celebrating the end of finals and saying their summer goodbyes. They head out to grab a bite or a drink with their friends, but places...

Trendy and Broke: Thrift Store Challenge

Divya: Model: Shriya Reddy: Casual, Trendy, Comfortable Jacket: $9.15 Dress: $8.75 I was the first to arrive at Goodwill, so I had a look around the store. Hoping to spot some items to snatch...

How to avoid becoming a finals zombie

How to avoid becoming a finals zombie

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor May 24, 2018

Around this time of year, you can surely feel the impending apocalypse of second-semester finals. Studying for stressful exams can leave you feeling exhausted, and being tired can make you feel grumpy,...

Advice for high school students

Advice for high school students

Michyla Lin, Design Editor May 24, 2018

My favorite aspect of the end of the school year aside from summer break is the opportunity to hit the reset button and think of ways in which I want to improve myself. At the beginning of this school...

Epic Staff take on the Ugly Location challenge

Epic Staff take on the Ugly Location challenge

Epic Staff members take part in the Ugly Location Challenge, a trend that has been viral on social media. The challenge entails taking aesthetic photos at unconventional locations. Keep reading to see...

Famous Dex releases debut album

Famous Dex releases debut album

Hsinyen Huang and Meera Balaji April 26, 2018

Chicago rapper Famous Dex,  also known simply as Dex, released his highly anticipated debut album “Dex Meets Dexter” on April 6. The release came after the rapper achieved mainstream recognition...

Maxwell Wang flies to new heights with drones

Maxwell Wang flies to new heights with drones

Justine Chen, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2018

Junior Maxwell Wang’s hands move quickly over the buttons of his controller, checking the drone’s battery level and connection signal. The drone’s propellers quickly pick up speed, levitating it...