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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Claire’s case highlights lack of FDA oversight

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor January 25, 2018

While looking for makeup, shoppers often consider brand, price and quality. But it may be time to add a new factor: toxicity. In America, where a sense of false security is common among consumers due to...

How to give gifts this Valentine’s

Tzen-Hao Ng, Writer January 25, 2018

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. During such a happy time of joy and appreciation, it only makes sense to give gifts to others, so if you’re strapped for gift ideas, consider some of the...

How to be on Santas nice list

How to be on Santa’s nice list

Jessica Li, Content Editor December 7, 2017

After long hours of arduous studying to prepare for the last week of final exams, students can finally celebrate the long-awaited two-week winter break, kick back and relax from all the pent- up pressure...

Reinstate girls’ tennis to upper league

Michelle Lum, Editor in Chief December 7, 2017

I’ll be blunt: the Lynbrook girls’ tennis team has not had its best season. We’ve experienced loss after loss and come out facing the harsh reality that we will have to move down from the upper De...

Field Hockey qualifies for CCS first time in four years

Diana Xu, Managing Editor December 7, 2017

Panting and sweating, Lynbrook’s girls’ varsity field hockey players dribble the ball from one endline of the field to the other with their sticks, displaying their agility and accuracy. With only...

Clicking into the modern world of online shopping

Tzen-hao Ng, Writer December 7, 2017

The hustle and bustle of stores is one of the first things that comes to mind when one thinks of shopping; however, this foot traffic is slowly being redirected online. Whether we are buying food, toiletries,...

XI ELEVEN makes waves with music

Chloe Lee, Art Editor December 7, 2017

Standing in front of his studio microphone in a room filled with various recording equipment, senior Kai Tsao sings a few notes. His hands fly across the piano, trying out different keys to find the perfect...

Girls’ soccer shoots for championship title

Srinidhi Seshadri, Web Editor December 7, 2017

Determination to win is written on the girls’ faces as they dribble the ball down the field, deftly passing to one another as they approach the goal. With a swift kick, the ball sails into the goal,...

Bale schools on the court and in the classroom

Meera Balaji, Public Relations Manager December 7, 2017

Teachers and coaches often play similar roles in the lives of their students and players, instilling values such as determination and perseverance. At Lynbrook, the intersection of these two professions...

Spacey uses gay identity as excuse for sexual assault

Spacey uses gay identity as excuse for sexual assault

Divya Nelakonda, News Editor December 7, 2017

The coming out of a prominent figure in entertainment usually induces a warm welcome from the LGBTQ community. Actor Kevin Spacey’s recent coming out, however, was met with strong disapproval and rejection....

Editorial: Raise student substance abuse awareness

Editorial: Raise student substance abuse awareness

December 7, 2017

Lighting up during school hours and drinking prior to school events are activities that are occasionally pursued by Lynbrook student body. While trends in drug and alcohol abuse at a school like Lynbrook...

Finstas: the fake side of Instagram

Noela Bae, Content Editor December 7, 2017

Ever since Instagram users were given the option to log into multiple accounts at a time, Finstas have quickly been on the rise. If you’re not familiar with the term “Finsta,” allow me to explain....