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Panelists discussed how they're shaping district level policies to focus on how AI can be used to supplement rather than replace human creativity and critical thinking.

AAPA conference explores AI use in local schools

Prisha Pulastya, Staffer November 3, 2025

The Asian American Parents Association held a virtual seminar on Oct. 16 discussing the use of generative AI in local high schools. The panelists included chief technology officers, assistant...

Campus, community and world events

Campus, community and world events

Alexandra Wu and Nicolas Cheng November 3, 2025

School: The Legislative Council and ASB Spirit allocated around $80,000 for new gym installations, including LED and UV lighting fixtures and a control console for lights on Sep. 17. Passed by the Legislative...

The doll-themed haunted house featured eerie music and dark lighting, creating an intense and scary atmosphere.

ASB Social and drama department launch new haunted house

Joanna Chen, Staffer November 3, 2025

A doll-themed haunted house on Halloween marked the first collaboration between ASB Social and the drama department. The event was located in Studio 74, which was revamped to be filled with...

Public Art Club president Yuyao Wen, right, hands Principal Janice Chen, left, their personalized gift that was the result of months worth of planning and work from their club.

PAC presents Principal Chen with handcrafted welcome

Olivia Yuan, Editor in Chief November 3, 2025

Public Art Club gave Principal Janice Chen a handmade welcome gift on Oct. 18. The gift consisted of a jar that PAC officers and members decorated to look like a pineapple. It contained paper...

Protestors at the Sunnyvale event held up signs and flags as they marched through the streets, smiling.

‘No Kings’ movement takes to San José and Sunnyvale streets

Claire Guo and Maddy Chang November 3, 2025

Bay Area residents took to the streets as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement on Oct. 18. The movement gained considerable support: the October “No Kings” protest garnered...

Medals earned from the PVSA bronze, silver and gold award are on display. Image used with permission from Ksims.

PVSA pause leaves service uninterrupted

Emily Cheah, Staffer October 6, 2025

The AmeriCorps agency has indefinitely suspended the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Marking Lynbrook’s first year without the award, Interact and California Scholarship Federation continue...

Recent events to note include Lynbrook being ranked 10th in California schools by U.S. News & World Report, the city of Santa Clara hosting the annual Parade of Champions on Oct. 4, the rise of Waymos on the road and the matcha shortage. Top left: Photo by Tristan Lo. Top right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Creative Common License. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Creative Common License

Campus, community and world events

Rachel Martin, Staffer October 6, 2025

On Aug. 19, Lynbrook took 10th place out of 1,646 high schools in California and 86th out of 17,901 high schools nationally in the U.S. News & World Report. The ranking was a result of students’...

Californians rally in protest against Trump's immigration policies at the San Francisco Civic Center. Image used with permission by Wikimedia Commons.

Bay Area pushes back against presidential policy

Ashley Hein and David Zhu October 6, 2025

Santa Clara County schools hope to protect immigrant students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on campus with Assembly Bill 49, which prevents federal immigration agents from entering...

Vicky the Viking strikes a pose at the first student section of the 2025-26 school year, themed "Red Out."

Vicky the Viking brings campus diversity

Amy Yuan, Staffer October 6, 2025

Vicky the Viking was introduced during Welcome Back Rally. Changes were made to the Victor costume to make the Vicky costume. Students appreciate the addition of Vicky. Victoria...

As a kid rides a bike down the hill, their dad trails closely behind.

Local movement advocates for Calabazas

Claire Guo, Managing Editor October 6, 2025

A community-driven movement garnered support from the City of San José in July, receiving over $100,000 in funds to renovate the BMX course at Calabazas park After 18 years of serving the Cupertino...

FUHSD schools face new realities as enrollment declines

Alexandra Wu, Nicolas Cheng, Jenny Suh and Alex Cotterel September 17, 2025

Amid rising rates of declining enrollment, FUHSD is increasing split campus teaching arrangements in an effort to avoid staff and course reductions. As part of this approach, some teachers are assigned...

Several wings have been blocked off by fences in the last few years as they underwent construction.

Construction updates in the 2025-26 school year

Construction projects at Lynbrook on the 200s buildings and Robotics Maker’s Space move forward as students and staff adapt to the changes. Renovations of the 400s building and fields are planned for...