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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

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....

Andrea Badger posing with part of Lynbrook’s 1992-1996 cheer team. Julie Morelos posing with part of Lynbrook’s
basketball team. Kyle Howden posing with Lynbrook’s water polo
team.

Teachers revisit their high school sports days

Alyssa Wang, Editor in Chief February 3, 2025

In some classrooms, the line between past and present fades. Teachers who once competed on Lynbrook’s athletic fields, courts, tracks — and even in its pool — now stand at the front of the room....

Students are lined up, each with their own specific pathway to college athletics.

Carrying a Passion For Athletics to College

Taek Kim, Business Manager February 3, 2025

According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, more than 520,000 student-athletes participate in collegiate sports. In fact, it doesn’t even come close to the actual number of college student-athletes...

Synchronized dancers leap and glide across the stage at the Universal Dance Association Nationals.

Universal Dance Association nationals inspire and celebrate dancers

Charlotte Bolay, Staffer February 3, 2025

With precision and finesse, a dancer lifts her leg from the ground with toes pointed outward, each member of her team moving in unison, fluid and graceful with passion flowing into every motion. She has...

Observing an ongoing soccer game, a parent supports their daughter from the sidelines.

Parental influence in shaping student athlete success

Ethan Wong, Staffer December 9, 2024

Parents are powerful figures in their children’s growth, vividly evident from their encouragement from the sidelines during games. Their influence goes further than what is seen in the moment but begins...

From weeks to months in advance of the official season, many sports have preseason to train certain techniques and bond with teammates.

Preseasons are the blueprint for success

Maddy Chang, Staffer December 9, 2024

As the start of each sports season approaches, athletes face a crucial period of practice that could define their performance for months to come: preseason. Although this time is commonly thought of as...

Graphic illustration by Anna Cen and Maddy Chang. Photo by Gary Pan.

The Athetic Senate shines a spotlight on school sports

Jenny Suh, Staffer November 4, 2024

Seniors Aaditya Jain and Annie Peng, the leaders of Lynbrook’s Athletic Senate, are behind the recently added award, Athlete of the Month. This newly established group focuses on hosting spirited student...

Photo by Amanda Jin.

Interns shape the future of sports medicine

Erin Fitzpatrick and Olivia Tu November 4, 2024

From vigorous sprints on the track to powerful strokes in the water, Lynbrook athletes push themselves to excel in their respective sports. To support their endeavors, trainer Scott Leveau works behind...