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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Plentiful choices from the limited-time fall menu at Starbucks.

Falling into fall with Starbucks’ new menu

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor October 10, 2023

As fall rounds the corner, pumpkin spice and cinnamon-themed food and drinks pop up in shops and restaurants. It’s only a matter of time before one encounters the familiar scent of pumpkin spice, especially...

Katie Chung finds vending at craft fairs with friends and running her small business to be a gratifying experience, and she feels lucky that she gets to share her art with new people.

Alumna Katie Chung expands Hua Studios to local craft fairs

After numerous years of running her Etsy business, Hua Studios, Class of 2023 alumna Katie Chung decided to bring her products, including keychains, small photo frames and stickers, to the booths of craft...

Let's Chat History's team, John Jou, Aarit Parekh and Isaiah Sit, meet at Rainbow Park to record their new episode of their history podcast.

Behind the history of Let’s Chat History

Gathered on the benches at Rainbow Park, sophomores John Jou, Aarit Parekh and Isaiah Sit prepared their scripts and began recording the first episode of their podcast, “Let’s Chat History.” After...

Prior to Vanessa Otto's Lynbrook debut, she spent 16 years teaching at Monta Vista High School and one year teaching at Cupertino High School.

New literature teacher Vanessa Otto encourages student participation

Literature and writing and American literature teacher Vanessa Otto may be a new face at Lynbrook this year, but she has nearly two decades of experience teaching in FUHSD. Prior to her Lynbrook debut,...

Joining Lynbrook as an honors chemistry and freshman biology teacher, David Chen is continuing to pursue his passion for teaching high school students.

New chemistry and biology teacher David Chen simplifies complex topics

David Chen’s love for teaching first budded during his high school years at Monta Vista High School, where he applied his expertise in chemistry to assist his friends with their schoolwork. Joining Lynbrook...

Alumna Bethany Chan stands in front of school gates, excited for her teaching-filled year ahead.

Alumna Bethany Chan takes a Guatemalan Gap year

While most graduating Lynbrook students end up pursuing a traditional 4-year undergraduate experience, Class of 2023 alumna Bethany Chan plans to spend the next year teaching English at AMI International...

Lynbrook band Kimchee Masala blends their cultural identities to create mouth-watering music.

Kimchee Masala spices up Lynbrook music

Meera Nambiar, Web Editor June 2, 2023

With a count-off from the drums, the band starts to play and the neighborhood swells with bright music. In synchronization, strong bass blankets and solidifies under sharp electric guitar and drum snares,...

Beyond initial shine, peer into stories behind Lynbrook students' favorite pieces.

Sparkling stories behind students’ jewelry

Riki Murase, Social Media Manager June 2, 2023

Owing to recent fashion trends, jewelry has skyrocketed in popularity, becoming a staple of stylish modern outfits. But there’s more to jewelry than just shine and glitter — jewelry allows people to...

Aarush cooking with a smile, pan still sizzling.

Aarush Narang brings a new world of favor to his table

Myles Kim, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2023

While some like to spend their hours indulging in the virtual realms of video games or heading to local eateries to grab some grub, junior Aarush Narang prefers to spend his free time in the kitchen, whipping...

Juniors Aishani Chikkareddy and Kyrsten Su are avid participants in Peer Court and work to help students receive second chances.

Peer Court: for students, by students

Tanika Anbu, Staffer May 8, 2023

Rather than sentencing a student to juvenile court in the case of misdemeanors, the Santa Clara County Peer Court program helps to break the school-to-prison pipeline by allowing students to share their...

Emojis have slid into your DMs

Emojis have slid into your DMs

Sophie Au, Design Editor May 8, 2023

LOL: Lots Of Love or Laugh Out Loud? Is the 🙏 used to clap or to pray? In the age of rapid communication via cell phones, texts with abbreviations, shortened words and emojis convey thoughts with...

Sophomore Colin Chow and juniors Haley Tamtoro and Adithri Sharmi create content for their YouTube channels.

Lynbrook Youtubers you should subscribe to

Sarah Zhang, Staffer May 8, 2023

The camera is set up. The lighting is perfect. And… action! While watching Youtube videos is an entertaining pastime, for sophomore Colin Chow and juniors Haley Tamtoro and Adithri Sharmi, creating...