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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Too late to join Instagam?

Sloka Suresh, Writer April 3, 2020

I had always envisioned my debut on Instagram as this magical moment marking my first real introduction to all things mainstream. After all, Instagram did pave the way for popular trends like the mannequin...

The Evolution of BTS: Fan Edition

Shamita Gurusu, Business/PR Manager April 3, 2020

When I first heard of BTS, I was not expecting much. I thought that they were simply another regular boy band, with average boy band songs in a language I could not understand. To validate my premature...

The best leftovers ever: how food brings together my family

Melissa Chen, Writer March 27, 2020

When we think of food, our minds usually go to cooking, shopping, ordering take-out or eating in restaurants. Bringing home leftover food, however, is just as meaningful in my family. My dad used to...

A love letter to Wuhan, China

Kaylin Li, Web Editor March 24, 2020

You may know Wuhan as the epicenter of a global public health emergency. But people forget that before the coronavirus outbreak and the now-empty streets, there was once bustling traffic, street vendors...

“Saving face” might mean not saving your face at all

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief March 11, 2020

Perched at my desk, I was ready. I stared intently at a brightly color-coded spreadsheet, prepared to solve the world’s most difficult logic puzzle: my skincare routine. The rules of the game raced in...

The story's headline and writer's name superimposed on a  darkened picture of the Cupertino City Center.

Goodbye, Cupertino

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief February 26, 2020

There’s a children’s book that starts like this: Goodnight room, goodnight moon, goodnight cow jumping over the moon. For Cupertino kids, however, perhaps our bedtime stories should read more like...

Writer Nicole Ong stands wearing the surgical mask donned by many as protection from the newfound virus; she holds a sign saying "Chinese ≠ Coronavirus."

Coronavirus does not excuse racism

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief February 26, 2020

“My dad said to stay away from you since you might give me Coronavirus,” my classmate laughed, and so did I, failing to realize the implications of the comment. I shrugged, a vague discomfort settling...

"Everything concerning climate is really urgent. Faster is better, but it is not
always achievable without large funding." - Ken Davies, Climate Smart San Jose

San Jose strives to stay green

Claire Chiu, Writer February 26, 2020

While San Jose is best known as the home of technological advancements, it is also one of the leading cities in the effort to combat climate change within the U.S. Despite the stance the Trump administration...

The Statue of Liberty's original inscription of Emma Lazarus's poem is reworded to say "Give me your independent, your affluent, your huddled masses who don't need my help," symbolizing the Supreme Court decision's message to America's immigrant population.

Public benefits: Are they really for the public?

Michelle Zhu, Writer February 26, 2020

On Sept. 27, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a stricter criteria on green card applications.  In a 5-4 vote, it ruled that the Trump administration is allowed to judge applications...

Writer Aileen Xue holds up a bag from Trader Joes.

An ode to Trader Joe’s

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief February 26, 2020

I’m going to be blunt here: I love Trader Joe’s. From strolling along the aisles searching for coconut aminos or receiving amused chuckles from workers as my friends and I conducted part two of our...

For writer Mei Corricello, cooking together with her grandmother allows her to feel a stronger connection to her Chinese heritage.

Cooking into my culture

Mei Corricello, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2020

It was Chinese New Year, and steaming plates of spring rolls, dumplings, braised fish and oranges were spread across the table. Each dish represented something special for the upcoming year, from fortune...

A private school student showered in money is juxtaposed with a public school student shrouded in darkness, highlighting the differences in the Trump administration's take on public education.

Editorial: Bring attention and respect back to public education

Epic Staff February 26, 2020

In President Donald Trump's Feb. 4 State of the Union address, he introduced a policy toward education that seems positive at first glance, but will in truth have dire effects on public schools across...