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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The mass support of the Golden State Valkyries comes ultimately from respect — an attitude that the entire sport of basketball should prioritize over media drama.

Focus on the WNBA for the talent, not the drama and sex toys

Katie Shang, Staffer October 6, 2025

In the world of the WNBA, what makes today’s headlines is not the next big star, but rather the next viral feud. Yet in the Bay Area, with the remarkable support and dedication of fans, the Golden State...

This school year, the varsity football team was temporarily disbanded, leaving Lynbrook with just a JV team. The impact on school culture and other athletic teams is already evident.

Campus life without varsity football

Maddy Chang and Joanna Chen October 6, 2025

The image of high school under Friday Night Lights is iconic: the roar of student cheers, the boom of the marching band’s drums and the shared excitement that transforms an ordinary Friday into something...

The Monta Vista-Lynbrook marching band merge arose from a member shortage, with students working to blend differences in campus cultures for their first joint season this school year.

Merging melodies with the Monta Vista-Lynbrook marching band

Eunice Leung, Staffer October 6, 2025

Icebreakers filled the first day of Band Camp on Aug. 4, marking the official start of the merge between Lynbrook and Monta Vista High School’s marching bands. The merge arose from a member shortage....

This school year, Lynbrook introduced a girls flag football team to the fall sports roster.

Girls flag football kicks off the fall season

Audrey Cabaltica, Staffer October 6, 2025

Players race down the football field, black flags flapping at their waists, as girls flag football coach Sosa Leydy cheers from the sidelines. This school year, Lynbrook introduced a girls flag football...

As the season progresses, David and Abigail Leder look to overcome difficulties with collective effort.

Father-daughter dynamic duo makes a splash in water polo

Vanessa Yap, Staffer October 6, 2025

Junior Abigail Leder slices forward in the water, palms smacking the ball and intercepting yet another goal. On the side of the pool, coach David Leder shouts directions, watching as his daughter passes...

Through personal growth, perseverance and prioritizing their overall health, students have built stronger teams and become stronger individuals. Graphic illlustration by Anna Cen.

Student athletes persevere through injuries, bad weather and stress

Saavan Saraf, Opinion Editor May 19, 2025

As sophomore Srinikash Venkatasalapathi hurtled toward the ground while playing basketball, a searing pain shot up his leg. At first, he brushed it off, but the injury has since come to define his athletic...

Coaches and students play basketball with Zone 6. Photos used with permission from Zone 6. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.

Zone 6 coaches confidence one drill at a time

Alexandra Wu, In-Depth Editor May 19, 2025

As a student dribbles the ball around the court, sophomores Aarav Anand, Rishi Dommeti and Daniel Yu stand at the sidelines, focused and ready to provide constructive feedback. Every weekend, Anand, Dommeti...

Anika Khanna at the 2025 Gator Cup. Michael and Michele Myers practicing. Photos used with permission from USA Archery and Michael and Michele Myers. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.

Anika Khanna, Michael Myers and Michele Myers find their next target

Stuti Jain, Staffer May 19, 2025

Anika Khanna’s aspirations Arrow nocked. Path visualized. Shoulders set. Freshman Anika Khanna breathes in and releases, feeling the arrow fly true at the 2025 United States Open in Florida against...

Track athletes from different high schools leap over hurdles while bounding toward the finish line. Photo by Akash Anand. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen

Setting track athletes up for success

Yvonne Wu, Web Editor April 28, 2025

Rows of tents and tables stand orderly near the path, and beneath the shade, a plethora of snacks, sports drinks and refreshments wait for the athletes to round the corner. Vibrant melanges of pastels...

Athletes, from high school and college, are able to use their popularity and skill for profit through different sponsorships. Graphic Illustration by Amanda Jin.

Name, image and likeness are reshaping the culture of athletics

Akash Anand, Web Editor April 28, 2025

In both high school and college sports, the incentive to have a reward for athletic skill has notably risen. The increase in sponsorships and partnerships has simultaneously impacted the culture and life...

Dylan Liu and Karen Gao swim to success with record-breaking times

Claire Guo, Managing Editor April 28, 2025

Dylan Liu makes waves with new breaststroke record Sophomore Dylan Liu is no stranger to pushing boundaries. At practices, she pushes her body to the limits to becom e stronger and faster. Recently,...

Freshman Alber Wu holds up his foil, standing proudly with his fencing equipment. Photo by Olivia Tu. Graphic illustration by Kieran Hau and Amanda Jin.

Alber Wu discovers his tempo through fencing

Olivia Tu, Staffer April 28, 2025

Fingers curled tightly around the foil handle and feet firmly planted on the strip, freshman Alber Wu braces himself for the split of a referee’s whistle. He draws a deep breath and filters out the clamor...