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the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The boys varsity basketball team celebrates a win against Monta Vista High School.

Boys basketball dominates the court

Catherine Zhou, Design Editor February 1, 2022

As the clock ticked down, the crowd erupted into cheers when the boys varsity basketball team defeated rival Monta Vista on Jan. 29 by eight points. With an overall record of 14-5 and a standing of 6th...

Seniors Crystal Qian and Anton Ouyang commit to Stanford athletics.

Stanford recruits

Anushka Anand and Neha Ayyer December 8, 2021

Crystal Qian Senior Crystal Qian started fencing at the age of 8. After years of hard work and ambition, she committed to Stanford after being recruited for her internationally recognized achievements. At...

The cheer team steps into their new uniforms as they cheer on boys basketball.

Cheer team takes over basketball court sidelines

Deeksha Raj, Business Manager December 7, 2021

As the football season came to an end, the cheer team said goodbye to the football field and hello to the basketball courts, transitioning to cheering for the boys basketball teams for the winter sports...

The 49ers are a historically decorated sports franchise, boasting many Hall of Fame players and five Lombardi Trophies.

Faithful in red and gold: 75 years of 49ers history

Crystal Qian, Copy Editor December 7, 2021

The San Francisco 49ers have weathered a tumultuous season following a string of injuries and a progression of ever-inactive rookies. In spite of the team's recent hitches, their 2021 season commemorates...

The fall sports — boys and girls water polo, field hockey, girls volleyball, girls and boys golf, football, cross country and girls tennis — concluded their seasons with annual Senior Nights, with many teams advancing to CCS.

Viking athletes conclude successful fall season

Lina Mezerreg and Tanika Anbu November 9, 2021

Following months of postponed athletics, many teams started conditioning over the summer, and the fall sports season officially commenced in August 2021. Through hassles of mask mandates and Centers for...

With goggles and ski poles in hand, I am ready to embark on this year’s skiing adventure.

My uphill journey with skiing

Amy Liu, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2021

It seemed that my young skiing career was plunging downhill. My six-year-old self and my first-time skier dad had just tumbled off the lift on the easiest green trail at Mount Rose Ski Resort. A quarter...

The Giants advanced further in the MLB season than in past years.

Giants score giant ticket to postseason

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor November 9, 2021

The Giants overcame several years of mediocrity this season, boasting a 107-55 record during the regular season and finishing at the top of their division to earn a spot in the National League Division...

Commemorative bricks and tiles, located at the entrance of the football stadium and on the pool deck, can be purchased by members of the Lynbrook community to support the Athletic Boosters.

Commemorative bricks leave legacies

Elizabeth Cheng, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2021

Some bricks are adorned with a basketball, others are embellished with a field hockey stick and many boast the Viking logo. “Rah Hockey! Rebecca Hatton.” “Dream it, believe it, achieve it! The...

Michael Wu catches the football and turns to run down the field.

Football player Michael Wu makes his mark

Samiya Anwar, Staffer November 9, 2021

In a span of three years, senior Michael Wu has made a significant mark on Lynbrook’s varsity football team not only as a talented running back, cornerback and linebacker but also as a leader and friend...

Freshmen are earning no PE credits after a season of sports.

Freshmen should receive PE credits from sports

Nicole Ge, Staffer October 6, 2021

Most student-athletes can earn five PE credits from a sports season. However, freshmen cannot and may only earn elective credits, which are easily fulfilled requirements. It is unfair for freshmen to put...

The boys and girls golf teams stand together showing their team spirit.

Annual Lynbrook boys and girls golf face-off tradition resumes

Anirudh Seshadri, Managing Editor October 6, 2021

The Lynbrook girls and boys golf teams played among themselves in a friendly competition on Sept. 25 at Los Lagos Golf Course. Unlike previous years, when the boys and girls teams competed against each...