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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

Perils underneath the Friday night lights

Perils underneath the Friday night lights

Riki Murase, Social Media Manager October 10, 2022

Averaging two to three players sitting out per game, injury has stricken Lynbrook’s football team this year. Despite the team’s extensive efforts to stay at optimal performance by keeping players as...

But why do I even dance?

But why do I even dance?

Sophie Au, Design Editor October 10, 2022

“What do you like to do for fun?” My answer was always dance. It was my simplest, go-to answer that loosely defined me.  However, I often questioned my answer during endless lessons, exhausting...

Pinnacle Hoops, a non-profit organization founded by seniors Jonathan Fu, Jeffrey Su and Vikram Thirumaran, has trained more than 250 students and raised more than $30,000 to support the athletic programs of schools in underrepresented areas.

Reaching the pinnacle with Pinnacle Hoops

Susanna Tang, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

To seniors Jonathan Fu, Jeffrey Su and Vikram Thirumaran, every child has a personal pinnacle, and it is their job to help children reach it. Pinnacle Hoops, a non-profit basketball organization founded...

Varsity football vs Fremont High School Oct.7

Jasmine Rihal and Katie Chin October 8, 2022

Fighting determinedly against the persistent contenders, varsity football lost to Fremont High School with a score of 27-7 on Oct. 7. The Firebirds dominated the first half of the game, scoring a total...

Graphic illustration by Amishi Chandra.

The importance of coaches in player development

Nicole Ge, Staffer May 26, 2022

Coaches play a huge role in an athlete’s development and career. They help athletes develop a tough mindset from a young age, allowing them to become the best possible versions of themselves, both mentally...

The JV team should be an option for upperclassmen

The JV team should be an option for upperclassmen

Deeksha Raj, Business Manager May 26, 2022

High school athletes often are faced with a number of obstacles, one of which being a policy prohibiting all junior boys and all seniors from participating in JV sports. Upperclassmen who are underqualified...

This year’s groundbreaking time landed seniors Alyssa Meng, Alison Tjoe, Vanessa Su and Claire Wang in first place in the Central Coast Section League and eighth in the ranks of all high school California teams.

Four years, four track stars, one historic record broken

Chelsea Lee, Design Editor May 3, 2022

On the red rubber track of the 2022 Stanford invitational, Lynbrook’s girls varsity 4x100 team sped through the finish line with a time of 47.82 seconds, not only topping their personal records but also...

As the season end approaches, the team hopes to qualify for the Central Coast Section Championships.

Boys volleyball serves on and off the court

Emma Constable, Staffer May 3, 2022

Beating hearts and suspended breaths lock spectators in anticipation as a serve echoes off the gym walls. As the ball soars over the net, the sidelines erupt in cheers and chants, engaging the varsity...

I pick my favorite team, Mumbai Indians, from the ten different teams that play in the IPL and cheer my heart out for them, learning how to connect to my culture and family.

Hitting the ball out of the park

Amishi Chandra, Staffer May 3, 2022

The sound of cheering hits my 7-year-old ears, and I jolt up in bed before the break of dawn. Disgruntled, I run through all the possible scenarios of why people are cheering at the television at 3 a.m....

Training at quiet reservoirs and shorelines, rowing has become a meaningful and enjoyable sport for Chu, Kim and Venkatesh.

Boats, oars and ergometers: Lynbrook’s rowers

Sophie Au, Design Editor May 3, 2022

As the whistle sounds, rowers speed across the lake in unison, navigating along the shoreline to reach the finish line. For sophomores Vera Chu, Christie Kim and Vinay Venkatesh, the breeze in the air...

The boys tennis team poses for a photo on the tennis courts.

Boys tennis nicknames

Emma Cionca, Sports Editor April 5, 2022

At the start of the boys’ varsity tennis season, a longstanding tradition takes place: the choosing of nicknames for everyone on the team. These unique nicknames usually highlight each player’s most...