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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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Mr. Willson (left), Mr. Penner (right)

Off the viking ship and aboard a new one: teachers reflect on Lynbrook before retirement

Pranav Mishra, Writer May 31, 2019

WILLSON: Willson never expected to find fulfillment as a teacher: working as a substitute for the district was a thoughtful decision, partly because it offered more benefits compared to the jobs he...

FOMO: Are you really missing out?

FOMO: Are you really missing out?

Kavya Iyer and Divya Nelakonda May 31, 2019

A photo of a friend on vacation, lounging on the beaches in Hawaii, and another zip lining through the tall trees in Costa Rica. A quick click of a group of friends having fun together, ordering food at...

2019 Indian Elections: changing democracy

2019 Indian Elections: changing democracy

Priyanka Anand, Web Editor May 3, 2019

As my school bus drove on bumpy lanes in India every morning, I often saw colorful posters endorsing low-level politicians plastered on walls and hung up on poles. Many of the posters simply wished those...

We can do it: the rise of female leadership

We can do it: the rise of female leadership

Katie Chen and Elena Williams May 3, 2019

What does it mean to be a woman? Google provides “member of the fair or gentle sex” as a synonym for “woman,” but simply “human being” for “man.” Yet, female leaders have proven time and...

Aditya Venkatesh playing the Beast (left) and Meghna Kaligotla playing Belle (right)

Behind the curtain: Lynbrook presents Beauty and the Beast

Kaylin Li, Web Editor May 3, 2019

Cellos and the low rumble of the timpani breaks the silence. The rest of the orchestra follows in beats later. Then suddenly, the velvet curtains are drawn to the side, and light fills the auditorium....

Working the night shift: Lynbrook’s invaluable custodians

Working the night shift: Lynbrook’s invaluable custodians

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief May 3, 2019

From 3:00 to 11:30 p.m., a group of Lynbrook staff is hard at work, meticulously cleaning and getting school facilities ready for students the next day. While they are rarely recognized for their invaluable...

You like my nails? Gee thanks, just got them (done)!

You like my nails? Gee thanks, just got them (done)!

Hatim Saifee, Web Editor May 3, 2019

As the manicurist finished shaping my nails and prepared to let them dry, I asked her for lavender nail polish. Her shocked look made me second guess the words I had just uttered. Was it acceptable for...

Students juggle multiple sports in their schedules

Students juggle multiple sports in their schedules

Pranav Mishra, Writer May 3, 2019

It is well known that playing any sport at a competitive level takes incredible dedication, resilience and skill. It may mean waking up at 5 a.m. every morning to practice the backstroke in frigid waters...

Chick-Fil-A controversy leaves customers feeling fried

Chick-Fil-A controversy leaves customers feeling fried

Claire Chiu, Writer May 3, 2019

With more than 2,200 locations nationwide, fast food company Chick-Fil-A has a massive customer base, yet even the popularity cannot hide its homophobic stance. In 2014, Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy made...

Students enjoy de-stress fest and mental health carnival

Students enjoy de-stress fest and mental health carnival

Melissa Chen, Writer May 3, 2019

As warm sunlight slants in through the windows of a library study room during lunch, students filter in from all corners of the campus. ASB, Aletheia and members from other clubs take a seat and begin...

Keeping gun control alive

Keeping gun control alive

Dhriti Iyer, News Editor May 3, 2019

On Feb. 14, 2018, one of the largest mass shootings in the country took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On March 14, students nationwide walked out of their classes...

Boys tennis overcomes challenges through the season

Boys tennis overcomes challenges through the season

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief May 3, 2019

Different reasons drew the members of the varsity boys tennis team to the sport: a way to get exercise, an aspiration to become a tennis star like Roger Federer or a love for watching the sport. But by...