“They’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats” was President Donald Trump’s declaration in the 2024 presidential debate that perpetuated false rumors about Haitian immigrants. Immediately,...
When I look in the mirror, I see a girl with dark brown hair and eyes. Pretty normal, right? I’ve always felt a bit like the default character in a video game because of my ordinary appearance — still,...
“Approximately two-thirds of our students receive some form of financial aid.” “Need blind.” “100% of need met.” Those are just a few of the promises that colleges make to students seeking...
“It’s a popularity contest” is the age-old tale told about ASB and class office elections. Although it’s impossible to fully remove the influence of popularity on students’ voting decisions,...
Silicon Valley is home to the largest density of data centers per square mile in the United States, with more than 120 data centers in Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and San José. As residents...
My Instagram reels were probably the funniest things on earth, I found games infinitely more entertaining than homework and my insanely fast response times on Slack might make me seem like the ideal person...
A freshman posts a Homecoming photo. A sophomore shares a meme with a friend across the country. For students at Lynbrook and across California, social media is woven into daily life. As concerns grow...
The newest season of “Stranger Things” received heavy backlash for its dull script, in which characters constantly over-explain the same conflict that has driven the past four seasons. Rather than...
At Lynbrook, missing class is rarely a casual decision. Between tests, projects and the constant pressure to stay ahead, taking even a single day off can feel like a setback for students driven by academic...
“Seriously retarded,” President Trump wrote in reference to Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota in November 2025. Although originally a medical term, the “R-word” has been distorted into a slur used against...
The sounds of the bustling lunch line fade as a student checks their notification. A message replying to their LinkedIn post reads: “Hello! I saw your interest and experience in computer science on your...
Every time I turn a corner in San José, I see it again. Another sleek storefront, another green sign, another menu promising matcha lattes, fruit teas and signature drinks that look suspiciously familiar....
