![With the rise of social media, the lack of intergenerational connectivity online has intensified, leading to a more politically polarized society. Diversifying online experiences through the use of multiple platforms and perspectives can prevent further societal fragmentation and polarization.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/agebased-900x506.png)
The implicit barriers behind social media
Tanika Anbu, Staffer
• April 10, 2023
![I never would have expected my love for English to blossom during my junior year of high school.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/final-daeun-pic-900x600.jpg)
How journalism has changed me this year
Daeun Chung, Web Editor
• April 10, 2023
![Parasocial relationships are dangerous and must be prevented by limiting social media usage and focusing on maintaining genuine relationships with people in real life.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PARASOCIAL-900x425.png)
Destined or deranged? The reality of parasocial relationships
Vidushi Upadhyay, Staffer
• April 10, 2023
![A hiking trail dotted with shrubs and various plants — one of the many such open space preserves that exist throughout the Bay Area. Local citizens should support conservation efforts through volunteering, financially, or otherwise, to preserve the Bay Areas natural wonders and as well as for recreational purposes.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/conserv2-900x675.png)
Building bridges for better conservation
Alyssa Wang, Opinion Editor
• April 10, 2023
![A student walks towards the Japanese Classroom at Lynbrook, only to be surprised when opening the door to find a brick wall and caution tape. Students and teachers were excluded from the decision making process and the district should be more transparent in the future.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/staffed-1.png)
Editorial: District neglects community input
Epic Staff
• April 10, 2023
![Voters should not base their political stances on the basis of Identity rather consider a multitude of factors including identity, policies, and financial contributions.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/reppoli.png)
Policy over identity: misrepresentation in politics
Apurva Krishnamurthy, News Editor
• April 10, 2023
![The modeling industrys favoritism towards a certain body type is depicted through a wall with a silhouette of the ideal body type that models must get through in order to be casted.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modelinggraphicFINAl-675x900.png)
Picture-perfect models on poisoned runways
Alyssa Wang, Opinion Editor
• March 10, 2023
![Turning to turf and drought friendly plants will help alleviate the drought in California and help residents save water. Natural grass lawns are some of the most water-inefficient landscaping features that is common place in American suburbia, as depicted on the right side of the path.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/grass.png)
Dropping natural lawns for a drought-tolerant future
Meera Nambiar, Web Editor
• March 10, 2023
![The climb towards racial equality is overshadowed by inter-minority racism and infighting.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/miniorities.jpeg)
Minorities … can be racist too?
Myles Kim and Timothy Kim
• March 10, 2023
![Theater masks, painting materials and a trumpet are symbols of creative art electives offered at Lynbrook that have been affected by declining enrollment.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/staffed-900x900.png)
Editorial: Supporting school elective programs
Epic Staff
• March 10, 2023
![Emily fills her journals with snippets of dinner table conversations, with hopes theyll later spark joy.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/emily-900x600.jpg)
Writing bridges
Emily Pedroza, Features Editor
• March 10, 2023
![Sophie grew up with her siblings who are only a couple years apart from each other, making it hard to say goodbye as siblings leave for college.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sophie-900x604.jpeg)
Appreciate your time with your siblings
Sophie Au, Design Editor
• March 10, 2023
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