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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Benny Goodman, known as the "King of Swing," was a major force in popularizing swing music, notable for his clarinet playing and his band's infectious rhythms. Photos used from Creative Commons licenses.

The Great Depression (1929-1939)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

Ironically, while the American economy floundered during the Great Depression, jazz was reaching new heights of popularity and innovation. Only a decade earlier, the genre had characterized the economic...

Capturing the human experience, poetry has existed in myriads of structures, rhyme schemes and meters. From fourth century C.E. Rome to 13th century Japan, each form of poetry has history hidden within its lines.

How history and cultures shape different poetry structures

Claire Guo and Emily Pedroza March 24, 2025

Capturing the human experience, poetry has existed in myriads of structures, rhyme schemes and meters. From fourth century C.E. Rome to 13th century Japan, each form of poetry has history hidden within...

World War I (1914-1918)

World War I (1914-1918)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

Throughout history, classical music has acted in response to many wars and battles. For instance, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” was about Russia’s defense against a French invasion;...

Cold War (1947-1991)

Cold War (1947-1991)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

An unexpected force penetrated the Iron Curtain that separated the Soviet Union from the West: rock and roll. In the 1950s, the genre originated in the U.S. as the rebellious voice of youth culture, combining...

“It’s not that deep.” What counts as “not that deep?” While not everything needs to be taken seriously, Generation Z’s widespread reluctance to engage beyond the surface level is prevalent and exhibited in popular phrases and memes that belittle critical thought, presenting serious topics as unworthy of attention.

When it really is that deep – Anti-intellectualism is on the rise in Gen-Z

Alex Cotterel and Alexandra Wu March 24, 2025

“It’s not that deep.” What counts as “not that deep?” While not everything needs to be taken seriously, Generation Z’s widespread reluctance to engage beyond the surface level is prevalent...

Billionaires are playing an increasingly larger role in shaping American politics, stemming from their high-value contributions to political campaigns.

Wealth generates the American Oligarchy

David Zhu and Akash Anand March 3, 2025

At the turn of a new presidential administration, tech giants and multimillionaires appear alongside politicians in the limelight, sparking dialogue about changing power dynamics in America and the influence...

Trump's deportation policies have interrupted norms of immigration security. Graphic illustration by Alex Cotterel, Maddy Chang and Alexandra Wu.

How Trump’s deportation plan will change lives forever

Ethan Wong and Isabella Chiu March 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s recent immigration policies have increased the presence of United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents in communities, inciting fear and uncertainty among local residents....

The rom-com genre is known for its lovable characters and classic tropes. Graphic illustration by Akash Anand and Anna Cen.

The allure of Rom-Coms

Anna Cen and Anushka Deshmukh March 3, 2025

Romantic comedies have captured audiences’ attention across the globe for over a century. The film genre is characterized by its lovable characters and cliché tropes. Over the years, the genre has developed...

The influences of brain rot have taken on multiple forms and shifted both online and in-person interactions.

Exploring rotten corners of the internet

Yvonne Wu, Web Editor February 3, 2025

The ever-evolving world of chronically online generations, combined with the growing social polarization on the internet, makes it difficult to keep track of all the ways brain rot culture has infiltrated...

Due to climate change, natural disasters in California are becoming more frequent and severe.

Five years of natural disasters close to home

Erin Fitzpatrick and Akash Anand February 3, 2025

Natural disasters like wildfires, floods and coastal disasters are extreme events that change and disrupt the California landscape. Due to climate change, these events are becoming more frequent and severe,...

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The effects of music, from pain relief to plant growth

Olivia Yuan and Eileen Zhu February 3, 2025

Timbre and tone, rhythm and pitch: music’s effects on different forms of life are as varied as its many components.   Humans Though the process may be as simple as pressing “play,”...

H-1B visas play a pivotal role in shaping the Silicon Valley workforce.

Debate over H-1B Visas could re-define Silicon Valley

Rebecca Cai and Ethan Wong February 3, 2025

In the heart of Silicon Valley, a United States technology hub, H-1B visas play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce by bringing in qualified foreign workers. In the past month, this program has become...