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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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Erwin and Wong: the voices of “This Viking Life”

Patricia Wei, Web Director February 1, 2019

It is 8:50 a.m. in the office on a Wednesday morning, and assistant principals David Erwin and Eric Wong and school psychologist Dr. Brittany Stevens are ready for another show. Promptly at 8:55...

Students swing dance at the annual Blue Pearl dance, hosted by Lynbrook Marching Band

Photoessay: Blue Pearl

Arul Gnanasivam, Photo Editor February 1, 2019

Students danced the night away at the annual Blue Pearl dance on Jan. 26, as swing and dance music from the Lyratones jazz band echoed throughout the gym. The dance was held on behalf of the Lynbrook...

A guide to podcasts

A guide to podcasts

Rachel Wu, Design Editor February 1, 2019

If the new year means a new you, then here is something to add to your list of resolutions: listening to podcasts! Whether it be while walking to school, riding in the car or just enjoying some free time,...

Many lives were affected by the longest ever government shutdown, which was caused by disputes over funding for the border wall.

Opening up about government shutdowns

Priyanka Anand and Sunny Li February 1, 2019

35 days. Nine government agencies. 800,000 workers. 78 percent of whom live paycheck to paycheck. Zero pay. These points are just some of the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Government...

Mythbusters: Twin Edition

Mythbusters: Twin Edition

Christy Yu, Writer February 1, 2019

It is estimated that only 3 percent of the population are twins, according to the Atlantic, leaving those who are not part of that small percentage wondering what it is like to be a twin. To bring to light...

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Bay Area cities increase minimum wage

Hatim Saifee, Web Editor February 1, 2019

The clock strikes twelve, ushering in the new year. In several South Bay cities, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale, the start of the new year also meant...

Graphic illustration by Christy Yu

Discovering beauty standards around the world

Kelsey Lu and Chloe Lee February 1, 2019

Broad hips, a curvy figure and youthful features — the epitome of beauty for many Western women according to a magazine poll on people’s ideas of beauty. Across the globe, however, completely different...

Kevin Hart must recognize the harm in his tweets

Hsin Yen Huang February 1, 2019

Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the 2019 Oscars after facing backlash for his past homophobic tweets. Brother Nature, an internet personality, apologized in late 2018 after Twitter users exposed the...

CMEA winner Pakaluk leads 19 musicians to All-State

CMEA winner Pakaluk leads 19 musicians to All-State

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor February 1, 2019

There is an anticipatory hush in the air as musicians stand at the ready, gripping their instruments firmly as they wait for the signal from conductor Michael Pakaluk. A swish of his hand launches the...

The team poses for a group photo during practice. They assist each other on and off the filed, averaging 2.2 per game.

Boys soccer scores through the season

Diana Xu, Managing Editor February 1, 2019

Knowing he had to save this ball in order for his team to win, junior and goalie Ryan Markert stood in position, ready to react. The next few events were a blur: the sound of a whistle, the kick of a ball....

Cosmo Cao hits the ground running

Cosmo Cao hits the ground running

Belinda Zhou, Opinion Editor February 1, 2019

15:57, 15:58, 15:59, 16:00: junior Cosmo Cao watched the numbers on the stopwatch elapse, mocking him, each second more agonizing than the last. 16:01: his muscles ached, and his legs felt flaccid,...

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Unique workout spots for staying healthy in the new year

Alisha Naidu, Writer February 1, 2019

Staying in shape is a New Year’s resolution that tops many people's lists, but going to a traditional gym can easily become mundane. Instead, explore unique places to work out near Lynbrook: On One Dance...