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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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Recent events to note include FBLA's e-waste donation drive, state efforts to fast-track relief for the Los Angeles wildfires, a polar vortex in the Midwest and Plains states and an international agreement to regulate AI. 

Top left: Photo used with permission from Nothing Ahead/Pexels Top right: Photo used with permission from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Bottom left: Photo used with permission from David Robert Crews Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Focall Foto

Campus, community and world events

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor March 3, 2025

School: From Feb. 10 to 14, the Future Business Leaders of America’s American Enterprise Project hosted an e-waste donation drive. The initiative, known as Project Teach and headed by senior Yajat...

In his first days in office, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders targeting hot-button issues like gender terminology, immigration and the climate.

Trump signs multiple executive orders into effect

Charlotte Bolay and Olivia Yuan March 3, 2025

Executive Order 14190 On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed EO 14190, “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” The order aims to cut federal funding from schools with “gender ideology,”...

No-return zones, increased temporary housing and homeless data collection are among efforts from San José and Santa Clara County to tackle homelessness and housing costs.

Santa Clara County expands affordable housing

Maddy Chang, Staffer March 3, 2025

Santa Clara County has launched numerous ongoing efforts to address homelessness and the housing shortage, including temporary housing and budget changes. With over 9,900 homeless residents countywide,...

AISA officers will send funds raised from Silsilay and Sanskriti to the ILP, which will invest them into education initatives in India.

AISA to donate $10,000 to the India Literacy Project

Rebecca Cai, Staffer March 3, 2025

Following the colorful cultural celebrations of Sanskriti and Silsilay, the American-Indo Student Association will be donating tickets and concessions revenue to the India Literacy Project, a nonprofit...

Battle of the Classes ignites school spirit

Olivia Tu, Staffer March 3, 2025

After a three-year hiatus, Battle of the Classes made an energetic return during the week of Feb. 10. The schoolwide event pitted all four classes against one another in a series of games ranging from...

New state laws in effect this year will outlaw book bans, protect trans students' privacy and encourage schools to create homework policies, among other changes.

New California laws take effect in 2025

Angelina Feng, Staffer February 3, 2025

Assembly Bill 2865 In 1990, Section 51203 of the California Education Code deemed that instruction on alcohol and its effects on prenatal development was required for all schools. Receiving a DUI in...

Led by 50 student representatives, RESLA aims to promote diversity, equity and inclusion through six district-wide workshops held throughout the year.

RESLA takes action for racial equality on campus

Jenny Suh, Staffer February 3, 2025

The Racial Equity Student Leadership Academy is an initiative that aims to foster racial diversity, equity and inclusion across all schools in the district. Through a team of 50 FUHSD student representatives,...

Intersections between Johnson Ave., Rainbow Ave. and Donington Drive will be improved, including adding high-visibility crosswalks and curb extensions.

San José Police Department brings changes to Johnson Avenue Intersection

Anushka Deshmukh, Staffer February 3, 2025

Community members and school officials have recently called for stricter regulations in the drop-off areas around campus. In response, the San José Police Department has announced new plans to improve...

Top left: The Parent Teacher Student Association hosted a showing of the documentary "Screenagers Under the Influence." Photo used with permission from Nothing Ahead/Pexels. 
Top right: The Santa Clara Valley Water District board approved $9.7 million in support of a tunnel to transport water across California. Photo used with permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Bottom right: South Korea prosecutors indicted suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of inciting rebellion. Photo used with permission from Malik Nursultan B/Wikimedia Commons.
Bottom left: Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied entry into a Chicago elementary school to search for undocumented immigrants. Photo used with permission from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Campus, community and world events

Alexandra Wu, Staffer February 3, 2025

School “Screenagers Under The Influence” is the latest addition to the “Screenagers” trilogy, a documentary series that explores the impact of modern day technology on students. Previous screenings...

Junior Sohil Rathi, senior Selena Yang, chemistry teacher Lester Leung, calculus teacher Jeremy Dybdahl, biology teacher Nicole Della Santina and physics teacher Thanh Nguyen compete to answer questions in the theater.

Science Club brings back student-teacher Science Bowl, formerly annual tradition

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

  What you need to know:  Science Club brought back a past annual tradition of the student-teacher Science Bowl match on Nov. 22. Science Bowl team members and various STEM teachers...

Assistant principal David Erwin introduces "Screenagers Next Chapter," a documentary on teen device use.

“Screenagers Next Chapter” explores device-induced anxiety

Isabella Chiu, Staffer December 9, 2024

What you need to know: The documentary “Screenagers Next Chapter” was screened on Nov. 21 in the Lynbrook theater. The film covers the effects of social media on mental health and methods...

Sophomores T. J. Houston, Rohin Saharoy and Quincy Wu discuss a draft resolution.

Revamped Viking MUN makes a splash

Claire Guo, Features Editor December 9, 2024

What you need to know: This year, Lynbrook Model United Nations rebranded their annual fall conference to Viking MUN Viking MUN was a beginner level conference for newer members as well...