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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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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, Opinion Editor 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, Business Manager 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, In-Depth Editor 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, Design 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, Features Editor 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, Managing 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...

California's general election ballot this year included propositions that targeted a wide range of hot-button issues, from climate change to crime.

The impact of California’s passed and failed propositions

Stuti Jain, Staffer December 9, 2024

What you need to know: On November 5, California residents voted on a series of 10 propositions that will soon bring significant changes to the state's legislature. These new measures, once...

Top left: Kenji Furushiro, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of North California executive director and secretary, introduced the JCCNC as part of a Nov. 20 speaker and company visit to Japanese 4 Honors students. 
Top right: Located in Sunnyvale, the planned Design and Collaboration Facility will foster national semiconductor research and development. 
Bottom left: During the week of Nov. 20, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other university systems across the country, announced free tuition for financially eligible students, effective starting in fall 2025.
Bottom right: A Nov. 18 demonstration in New Zealand defending indigenous Maōri rights and opposing the proposed Treaty Principles Bill was one of the biggest protests in the country's history.

Campus, community and world events

Olivia Yuan, Editor in Chief December 9, 2024

School Speakers from the American branches of various Japanese-owned organizations visited Japanese 4 Honors students on Nov. 20. Presentations on their respective conglomerates and the world of Japanese...