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Skateboarding is one of five new sports making their debuts in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The skateboarding events will include two types of competitions, street and park.

5 new sports coming to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Rachel Wu, Design Editor March 6, 2020

Look out for five new sports making their debuts in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics: surfing, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and baseball and softball. Except for baseball and softball, all of these...

The Nike Vaporfly's traits include a 33 mm midsole and a carbon fiber plate, both of which correspond with a regulation of World Athletics.

World Athletics sets new regulations on running shoes

Teresa Arisawa, Writer February 26, 2020

On Oct. 12, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran the fastest marathon in world history — 1:59:40. However, this impressive time did not replace the marathon world record due to the massive amount of tools used to...

“I can’t wait for this
league to grow in the
upcoming years and
become something that everyone wants to be a part of and go watch.” - Alyssa Eseroma, Unified Basketball mentor

New unified basketball team promotes inclusivity

Alara Dasdan and Pranav Mishra February 26, 2020

FUHSD campuses are entering a new Unified Basketball League to give aspiring athletes in P.E. Inclusive classes the option to play competitively or recreationally in teams. Through its partnership with...

The hiring process consists of (1) an application, interview,
and authorization from Athletic Director, (2) Concussion Training and First Aid and CPR Certification, and (3) Compliance with the Athletic Code
of Ethical Conduct

Insight into the coach hiring process at Lynbrook

Kaylin Li, Web Editor February 26, 2020

As of Feb. 24, Lynbrook has seven job openings listed on EdJoin, and all seven of them are as coaches or assistants of sports teams. This lack of coaches has become most visible in the recent years. The...

During the winter season, Karson works as an instructor
at Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California every weekend.

Cougar Karson: Squaw Valley ski instructor

Emma Cionca, Sports Editor February 26, 2020

Freshman Cougar Karson does not have an average job. A trained skier, having previously competed on the Far West division of the U16 Squaw Valley ski team, he has now advanced to a higher level. During...

Junior Sarah Ho performs a in a home victory against American High School on Dec. 10

Vikings qualify for Central Coast Section playoffs

Priyanka Anand, Web Editor February 26, 2020

Girls and boys varsity basketball teams, in addition to five individuals on the wrestling team, represented Lynbrook at the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, an annual county-wide, high school sports...

Lynbrook remembers Kobe Bryant

Lynbrook remembers Kobe Bryant

Priyanka Anand, Mei Corricello and Anusha Kothari February 11, 2020

Lynbrook staff and students remember the legacy of Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. Read our sports...

Writer Bennie Chang holds a laptop displaying the logo of the Seattle Seahawks.

Confessions of a Seahawks fan

Bennie Chang, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

The San Francisco 49ers are moving on to the Super Bowl after winning the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers. For the first time since 2012, the team is...

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna enjoy a Lakers game on Nov. 17.

Remembering Kobe

Priyanka Anand and Anusha Kothari January 29, 2020

On the morning of Jan. 26, basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people that passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. People across the world experienced...

From left to right, top to bottom: Jessica Chu, Luka Mandic, Anika Kanchi, Avni Anand, Pooja Muvva, Lauren Okamoto

Senior vikings commit to collegiate athletics

Lillian Fu, Design Editor January 29, 2020

Name: Jessica Chu Team: UC Davis Women’s Swimming “[I enjoy] surviving really hard [practice] sets with my teammates and [when] everyone pushes each other towards the same goal, like to qualify...

HALF NELSON | Sophomore Nolan Nyugen pins opponent with a half nelson at the JV
Lynbrook 2nd Man Tournament.

Wrestling team takes down competition

Melissa Chen, Writer January 29, 2020

On Dec. 7, varsity wrestling took ninth overall in a tournament at Half Moon Bay and at Gonzales High School, JV wrestlers placed in the top three, competing against 11 other schools. These results were...

Infographic containing food-related statistics on the Superbowl LIV

Super Bowl LIV Snacks Statistics

Epic staffers January 27, 2020

Check out these statistics about your favorite Super Bowl LIV snacks! If you haven't already, check our Issue 4 Sports story on Super Bowl snacks!