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the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Aaditya Jain strides in unison with his fellow state DECA officers. Photo used with permission from Aaditya Jain.

Aaditya Jain’s journey to DECA state leadership

Audrey Sun, Staffer April 29, 2024

As the spotlight finds junior Aaditya Jain, he hears his name called and strides forward, waving to the audience. The crowd quickly erupts into cheers and applause as he's declared the California Vice...

Juniors Rashana Dandamudi and Inaaya Yousef blend engaging illustration and narrative to craft a story they hope children will love. Graphic illustration used with permission from Rachana Randamudi.

Juniors foster fantastic tales through Circus of Dreams

Charlotte Bolay, Staffer April 29, 2024

With passion flowing in each brush stroke, junior Rachana Dandamudi paints a picture of a dramatic battle between witches and goblins, surrounding herself with the excitement of a fantasy world as junior...

Phoebe Tang pursues engineering passions with Funky Monkeys robotics team

Phoebe Tang pursues engineering passions with Funky Monkeys robotics team

Valerie Shu, Staffer April 22, 2024

Sophomore Phoebe Tang serves as co-drivetrain lead and media lead for Lynbrook’s robotics team, the Funky Monkeys, which competes in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology...

Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Olivia Yuan)

Communities built out of books

Olivia Yuan, News Editor April 10, 2024

Cherishing books and the people and institutions that nurture them has always come naturally to school psychologist Brittany Stevens.  Countless memories, milestones and obstacles alike have marked...

Switching their mics on, Lynbrook podcasters sit down to open discussions about everything from psychology to immunology. Photo used with permission from Himani Kunjal.

Lynbrook podcasters share stories and insight

Deeksha Raj, Business Manager April 1, 2024

Switching their mics on, Lynbrook podcasters sit down to open discussions about everything from psychology to immunology. Juniors Anvita Sharma, Nitya Singh and Alyssa Wang use their voices to spark conversations...

At 14 years old, Kalbhavi developed EasyBZ, a cost-effective microneedle patch that allows for the transmission of drugs without the use of traditional or hypodermic needles. Photo used with permission from Shripriya Kalbhavi.

Shripriya Kalbhavi develops microneedle patch in medical breakthrough

Surya Saraf, Copy Editor April 1, 2024

Pharmacologically perplexing theories permeated freshman Shripriya Kalbhavi’s mind as she sat pensively, cross-legged on her bedroom floor, pressure transducer ready to calibrate, marking the next brave...

With only his phone for a camera, a tripod and a ring light, Ho implements clever editing styles with CapCut to deliver high-quality videos and capture his audience’s attention using quick choppy video clips and catchy music. Photo used with permission from Nick Ho.

Nicholas Ho forges his path through fashion content

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor April 1, 2024

Tearing open its cardboard box, Nicholas Ho unboxes his latest package, a pair of Balenciaga sneakers. He holds up the shoes to the camera, capturing its fit with silvery streaks and unique soles for his...

Kickkat members and juniors Sriman Ratnapu, Jayadev Ghanta, Vineeth Yenduri and Jonathan Bruennert and sophomore Bruhath Batla performed at the Valkyries show in January. Not pictured: juniors Daniel Wan and
Aryan Patnaik.

Striking a chord with the Kickkats band

Qianzi Loo, Copy Editor April 1, 2024

Arising from a common love for music, seven students banded together in a blend of guitar, bass strings and syncopated drum beats, overlaid with rich melodies. Over the past year, the student band Kickkats...

Lynbrook teachers boast diverse backgrounds prior to becoming teachers, from working in the broadcasting industry to industrial psychologists. These past experiences contribute to creating a unique learning environment for students across the campus.

Uncovering the past careers of Lynbrook staff

Nicole Ge and Taek Kim April 1, 2024

Elizabeth Louie  French teacher Elizabeth Louie began her career working in a visual perception laboratory at UC Davis as a junior researcher, where she managed the lab and ran her own experiments...

Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (David Zhu)

Xara Aman’s journey of growth

David Zhu, Opinion Editor March 27, 2024

The road to courage has not been easy for freshman Xara Aman. In middle school, Aman found herself the victim of sexual harassment.  “It changed a lot for me,” Aman said. “I trusted that...

 Illuminating the stories of Louella and many other characters, this story honors the lives and experiences of Black Americans, contributing to important racial discourse in light of Black History Month. Photo used with permission from Vanessa Miller.

The American Queen: A novel of empowerment and community

Irene Hwang, Staffer March 11, 2024

“The American Queen” by Vanessa Miller is a historical fiction novel that uncovers the semi-realistic story of characters finding freedom and community following enslavement. Published on Jan. 30,...