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Uncovering the positive role of therapy animals

Uncovering the positive role of therapy animals

Justine Chen and Diana Xu March 1, 2018

A 400-pound llama guided by an animal trainer walks through the sliding doors of a hospital. Puzzled onlookers turn their heads and stare as a nine-year-old diagnosed with autism tentatively walks up to...

FUHSD modifies College Now program

FUHSD modifies College Now program

Jessica Li, Content Editor March 1, 2018

Faced with decreased interest and declining enrollment in their program, the College Now program board decided to adapt. At the beginning of second semester, FUHSD presented juniors with a certain...

"Black Panther" marvels audience

“Black Panther” marvels audience

William Guo, Managing Editor March 1, 2018

As a Marvel movie fan, I was extremely excited to see “Black Panther”, especially after seeing his first movie appearance in “Captain America: Civil War.” The character first made his debut in...

New changes in badminton team

New changes in badminton team

Tzen-Hao Ng, Writer March 1, 2018

As a historically strong team, Lynbrook’s badminton team expected a strong performance last year. To date, it is the only team of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League schools to have never dropped...

FB dress groups prom-ote unity

FB dress groups prom-ote unity

Michelle Lum, Editor in Chief March 1, 2018

As January rolled around, my Facebook feed became inundated with photo after photo of the dresses that girls would be wearing at prom. The unwritten rule to not wear the same dress as another girl had...

Spring isn't my season

Spring isn’t my season

Michyla Lin, Design Editor March 1, 2018

Springtime. An ethereal time of the year when the earth awakes from its slightly chilly slumber, flowers decide to puke pollen into the air and baby bunnies are born, I guess. If my intro hasn’t...

New freedoms prioritize religion over patients

New freedoms prioritize religion over patients

Sadhana Sarma, Design Editor March 1, 2018

Immoral is the one word that comes to mind when thinking about the possibility of healthcare providers withholding information about a patient’s wellbeing. With the Department of Health and Human Services’...

Feminism from the 1900s to the modern day

Jocy He and Ashley Song March 1, 2018

Feminism, a movement that has often resurfaced throughout history, has been steadily gaining momentum, especially in recent years. By definition, feminism is the advocacy of women's rights on the basis...

Community commends employees

Community commends employees

Srinidhi Seshadri, Web Editor March 1, 2018

Each year, the Lynbrook community and students nominate staff members whose contributions to the school make them deserving of the title “Employee of the Year.” English teacher Andrew Seike and print...

Recent award show movements lack lasting impact

Recent award show movements lack lasting impact

Risa Mori, In-Depth Editor March 1, 2018

Black, black, and more black — viewers watching the 75th Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7 were not greeted by the usual red carpet scene. Instead, celebrities had adorned themselves in all-black attire...

Championship season leads to CCS qualification

Championship season leads to CCS qualification

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief March 1, 2018

For many of Lynbrook‘s sports teams, the season has ended in success and resulted in validation for all the hard work athletes put in before and during the season. The wrestling team, girls’ basketball...

Spotlight shines on drama students at Lenaea

Spotlight shines on drama students at Lenaea

Belinda Zhou, Opinion Editor March 1, 2018

For the first time in two years, Lynbrook’s Advanced and Honors Drama students lent their talents to the Lenaea High School Theater Festival held at the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College,...