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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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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, Staffer 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, Features 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...

Different dance groups on campus perform during rallies, on campus events and larger events outside of school hours.

Campus dance groups share the art of movement

Olivia Yuan, News Editor April 28, 2025

Jalwa puts a modern spin on Indian dance tradition The co-ed dance group Jalwa preserves both modern and traditional elements of Indian cultural dance.  “Jalwa has opened my eyes to more versions...

The wrestling team navigates through new obstacles after the departure of a beloved coach.

Wrestling team perseveres back at the mat

Crystal Zhu and Alex Cotterel March 24, 2025

Twist. Over. Under. Pin. One second, two seconds. Victory. Junior and girls varsity wrestler Isabella Guzman sits up on the wrestling mat, sweaty yet triumphant. This proud moment, during this year’s...

The Valkyries perform at regional and national level competitions with elaborate choreographies while also performing at school events. Photos used with permission by Dorothy Ko

The Valkyries’ steps to success

Inaaya Yousuf and Yvonne Wu March 24, 2025

The Valkyries stand poised, ready at a moment’s notice to leap into action as an expectant susurration scurries through the bleachers and the crowd sits in anticipation. The dancers’ relentless dedication...

The rejection by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors allows the continued use of turf in recreational areas. Graphic illustration by Cecilia Wu.

Santa Clara Board rejects a push to ban synthetic turf

Robert Yu and Brian Lee March 3, 2025

On Jan. 29, 2025, a ban on turf in recreation areas was rejected by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in a 3-2 vote. For communities in Santa Clara County, the rejection opens the door for continued...

Alice Wu dribbles her 1000th point basketball, among memories or her past years of playing basketball. Photos by Epic staff. Graphic illustrations
by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.

Alice Wu shoots her 1000th point toward success

Inaaya Yousuf, Social Media Manager March 3, 2025

With precision and quick movements, senior Alice Wu sprints to the net to shoot a layup. The ball effortlessly falls through the net, and the bleachers erupt in cheers as Wu scores her 1000th point, marking...

Arm in arm, the upperclassmen and underclassmen sports duos build bonds together in the winter season. Photos by Gary Pan and Lilly Wu. Graphic illustrations by Savaan Saraf, Jenny Suh. Ethan Wong and Lilly Wu.

Growing closer with sports mentorship duos

Lilly Wu, Managing Editor March 3, 2025

Intro As underclassmen step into the world of high school sports, it’s always easier to have a helping hand guiding their way through their journey. Across a variety of Viking sports teams, many upperclassmen...

Ethan Jin precisely controls the ball while defending against the opposing point guard. Photo by Gary Pan.
Graphic illustration by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.

Ethan Jin’s journey from the court to a Bay Area nominee

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor March 3, 2025

Dodging and weaving past opponents, junior Ethan Jin leaps and scores his 19th point against Monta Vista High School’s varsity boys basketball team on Jan. 24, securing a close victory of 65-63. Jin’s...

Justin Liu rapidly serves and blocks the ball in an intense table tennis match.

Justin Liu serves up success with table tennis

Isabella Chiu, Staffer February 3, 2025

Hands shaking from high pressure, sophomore Justin Liu raises the white ball to serve to the best player in the 15 and Under Boys’ Singles event at the 2024 United States Open Table Tennis Championship....