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Editorial: Redefining American literature

Editorial: Redefining American literature

February 1, 2019

Being American in the 17th century meant being Caucasian, and being an American author usually meant being a white male; however, the past four centuries of America’s existence have undoubtedly altered...

DJ Patil, Monta Vista alumnus and former U.S. Chief Data Scientist returns to offer his experiences and advice to the school community.

Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil talks education

Melissa Chen, Writer December 14, 2018

Not many people can say they have worked with a president of the United States. Monta Vista High School alumnus, Dhanurjay “DJ” Patil, is one of those select few. Appointed by Barack Obama, Patil served...

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Students perform in wildfires benefit concert

Audrey Wong, Managing Editor December 14, 2018

To help Paradise residents, who recently experienced a devastating wildfire, seven students, three of whom were Lynbrook students — junior Catherine Huang, sophomore Grace Huh and sophomore Ryan Jia...

California fires expose safety oversights

California fires expose safety oversights

Christy Yu, Writer December 14, 2018

As students left for school in late November, parents reminded them to stay indoors as much as possible to protect themselves from the harmful smoke caused by recent wildfires. However, the most tragic...

Ready? OK!: Behind the scenes of cheer

Kavya Iyer, Content Editor December 14, 2018

At each rally and football game, Lynbrook cheer impresses students with impeccable balance, acrobatic skill and synchronization. However, what it does outside of the school events students see, such...

Editorial: Respecting academic resources in the library

Editorial: Respecting academic resources in the library

December 14, 2018

Walking into Lynbrook's library, one might notice students playing games on school computers as others wait for computers to free up so they can complete schoolwork. While playing video games can alleviate...

Meet the three newly elected FUHSD board members

Chloe Lee, Art Editor December 14, 2018

Rosa Kim is a former Korean school principal and Homestead High School parent whose motto is to “Reach Out, Listen and Act.” “I ran to send my Korean school students a message of serving our community...

Tensions resurface with BTS scandal

Tensions resurface with BTS scandal

Risa Mori, In-Depth Editor December 14, 2018

As I open a message from my Japanese school friends, I see a petition titled: “Get BTS out of Japan” in Japanese — with it, an image of Jimin, a member of the Korean boy group BTS, wearing a shirt...

Weighing the effects of diets on wrestlers

Alisha Naidu, Writer December 14, 2018

One glass of milk with a banana for breakfast. No lunch. A small salad with a side of chicken for dinner. This is what a typical day's worth of meals is like for sophomore Pranav Chittharanjan during...

San Jose hires homeless to clean up city

Dhriti Iyer, News Editor December 14, 2018

With rising house prices and living costs come increasing rates of homelessness. According to a census taken in 2017, there were 4,350 homeless individuals in San Jose. Since November, San Jose has been...

Diversifying the dance industry

Diversifying the dance industry

Divya Nelakonda, News Editor December 14, 2018

I can’t tell you how many times I have been at dance class with my friends, laughing, talking and having a good time, but feeling like something was off. Not because my friends weren’t interacting...

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Holiday gift guide for every personality

Hsin Yen Huang December 14, 2018

The end of the year is approaching fast, and with finals and the holidays just around the corner, the last thing you need is the stress of figuring out what to gift friends. From the animal lover to the...