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Machine Learning systems such as ChatGPT require scraping the web to improve its capabilities. Websites hosting illegal pirated and copyrighted materials such as Anna's Archives or Library Genesis, thus have its copyrighted materials used to improve AI material.

Unlicensed materials in AI model databases undermine original works

Isabella Chiu, Staffer April 28, 2025

Seven million books. Eighty-one million research papers. Millions of unlicensed copyrighted works on the online shadow library Library Genesis. When The Atlantic released an article revealing an unprecedented...

Anushka Deshmukh discovers self-advocacy through her struggles with celiac disease.

Trials and tribulations with celiac

Anushka Deshmukh, Staffer April 28, 2025

Looking back at old photos, I don’t know how nobody noticed that something was wrong sooner. Before I knew the word, celiac weaved its way through every aspect of my life. I see a smiling little girl,...

Rohan Kakhandiki learns to appreciate his unique last name over time.

That’s my name, but you can wear it out

Rohan Kakhandiki, Staffer April 28, 2025

In mock trial, each participant in a trial has a short introduction, where they get up from their seats and proudly announce their full names. I would watch my peers stand up, projecting surnames of “SEE-kree”...

Lack of awareness around the prevalence of digital misinformation affects students in the digital age. To combat these concerns, student engagement in media literacy and responsible journalism should be prioritized within schools.

Editorial: Media literacy in and out of FUHSD classrooms

Epic Staff April 28, 2025

Every morning, students all over the world open their phones to the millions of headlines, updates and social media posts flowing through the internet. Whether it’s breaking news or fear of another global...

San José mayor Matt Mahon recently proposed a policy to authorize arrest of homeless after refusing help three times within 18 months. This policy falls short of tackling root causes of homelessness and overlooks the true needs of homeless.

Addressing homelessness requires support, not criminalization

Cecilia Wu, Staffer April 28, 2025

In his 2025-26 March budget message, San José Mayor Matt Mahan proposed a new policy to address homelessness: require unhoused individuals to accept shelter or face arrest after refusing help three times...

From the Star-Spangled Banner at American football games to the red, white and blue decorations at election rallies, Americana has long been a symbol of pride and cultural identity.

Partisanship clouds patriotic values

Anushka Deshmukh and Ethan Wong March 24, 2025

From the Star-Spangled Banner at American football games to the red, white and blue decorations at election rallies, Americana has long been a symbol of pride and cultural identity. The aesthetics of American...

When juveniles commit severe crimes, such as premeditated murder, they are often unable to be tried proportionally, leading to decreased public safety.

The Santana Row stabbing reveals shortcomings in juvenile justice

Ashley Huang, Editor in Chief March 24, 2025

A 13-year-old boy fatally stabbed a 15-year-old boy at Santana Row in San José, Calif. on Feb. 14. Although places like Santana Row are typically thought to provide a safe space for teenagers to hang...

Microtransactions, or small in-game transactions of real money, create unhealthy spending habits in video game players.

Microtransactions encourage gambling over gaming

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer March 24, 2025

Logging into “Brawl Stars,” you quickly head over to the app’s shop, thrilled to buy a pack of 950 gems to unlock a new legendary brawler. Levels, gadgets and hypercharges are now immediately accessible,...

Students actively engage in discussions and group activities in their Ethnic Studies class.

Editorial: Federal education cuts threaten ethnic studies programs

Epic Staff March 24, 2025

“It’s a big con job,” President Donald Trump said during a press release with FOX News. The “con job” in question refers to the Department of Education, a government entity responsible for providing...

President Donald Tump's federal aid freeze, announced on Jan. 27 and rescinded on Jan. 29, had to led to various delays in federal funding, including for schools, farmers and nonprofits.

Trump’s federal aid freeze sows confusion and endangers communities

Kieran Hau, Staffer March 3, 2025

After the Trump Administration’s Jan. 27 memorandum placed a temporary pause on grants relating to Federal Financial Assistance and non-governmental organizations, communities believed they would lose...

Junior Irene Hwang offers humorous advice to those without a romantic partner during Valentine's Day.

A single person’s survival guide to Valentine’s Day

Irene Hwang, Staffer March 3, 2025

Dear Irene (the GOAT), Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I don’t have anyone to celebrate it with! All my friends are cuffed up, in talking stages and high-school-married. I’ve been single my...

In a district wide effort to address student mental health issues, Lynbrook plans to launch a future mental wellness center, preceded by a monthly prototype launching in May.

Future wellness center is a step toward aiding student mental health

Epic Staff March 3, 2025

Academic stress is at the forefront of many Lynbrook students’ daily lives. Over the past few years, FUHSD has mandated that all schools build and maintain a wellness center for students. Currently,...