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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Graphic illustration by Taek Kim. Used with permission by Selen Turkoz.

Selen Turkoz saddles up for success in equestrian

Ashley Huang, Editor in Chief November 4, 2024

For junior Selen Turkoz, equestrian sports began as a childhood fascination. After watching “Free Rein,” a Netflix show about horseback riding, she found herself captivated by the connection between...

Graphic illustration by Akash Anand. Photo by Amanda Jin.

Importance of sports fundraisers for community causes

Meadow Shen, Web Editor November 4, 2024

In recent years, school sports have become more active in their communities by hosting fundraisers supporting different charities. These initiatives positively impact communities as they promote and lend...

Esther Kwan does a flying kick in her red and gold Kung-Fu uniform. Photo by Crystal Zhu and graphic illustration by Inaaya Yousuf.

Junior Esther Kwan kicks her way to international gold

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor October 7, 2024

Feet swipe, royal scarlet fabric flaps and spear points slice through the air as junior Esther Kwan flies across the mat. She sticks another “mabu,” or horse stance, a special squat used in Kung Fu....

Senior Adithya Venkataraghavan swings his golf club, hitting the ball up the green hill. Photo used with permission by Adithya Venkataraghavan.

Adithya Venkataraghavan scores an ace to Cornell University

Gary Pan, Staffer October 7, 2024

In July 2024, senior Adithya Venkataraghavan announced his verbal commitment to Cornell University, where he hopes to major in financial economics and minor in data science. He will be joining the Cornell...

Members of Lynbrook's cricket team, the Vipers, line up for a group photo. Photo by Akash Anand and Angelina Feng.

The Vipers hit sixes and spark the growth of local cricket

Akash Anand and Angelina Feng October 7, 2024

At a Lynbrook Vipers Cricket Team practice, sophomore Sreyes Chetput winds up his arm to throw the ball as senior and captain Ayaan Khan prepares to strike. Seconds later, it surges through the air, slamming...

Top left: Members of the boys water polo team wear dress shirts and ties.
Top right: Lynbrook's cheer team shows off awards.
Bottom left: The girls volleyball team gather together in a huddle on the court.
Bottom right: Football players gather together on the field for a chant.
Photos used with permission by respective teams and taken by the Epic Staff.

Fall sport teams share their unique traditions

Anushka Deshmukh, Staffer October 7, 2024

Whether they’re running onto the field or diving into the pool, Lynbrook athletes have always prided themselves on their team traditions. Chants and inside jokes help create the unique personality of...

92 degrees Fahrenheit was the average high temperature in August in California. Graphic illustration by Kieran Hau.

The line drawn on extreme heat and bad air quality

Anna Cen, Staffer October 7, 2024

Recent spikes in high temperatures have caused Lynbrook athletes to hesitate before lacing up their running shoes or strapping on their gear. A string of 80-100 degree days has made spending time outside...

Senior Grace Ker jumps up to strike her opponent during practice. Photo by Gary Pan.

Grace Ker parries her way to Stanford University for Fencing

Gary Pan, Staffer October 7, 2024

As an energetic child, senior Grace Ker picked up fencing in fourth grade alongside dancing. However, after six months of handling both sports, Ker decided to only continue with fencing. Since then, Ker...

Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics

Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics

Girls flag football has grown immensely as a worldwide sport in recent years. It was officially sanctioned by the California Interscholastic Federation, which governs statewide high school sports,...

The model demonstates a side plank, one of the most common positions in Pilates.

Graphic illustration by Rohan Kakhandiki

A guide to the history, benefits and practice of Pilates

Erin Fitzpatrick and Irene Hwang May 20, 2024

Over the past few years after evolving from a niche form of exercise to a global phenomenon, Pilates has captivated the attention of many. Pilates gained recognition for its innate ability to improve flexibility,...

Dylan White sprints across the field with the football while playing against the Saratoga Falcons.

Dylan White touches down at Puget Sound

Daeun Chung and Robert Yu May 20, 2024

Stepping into his fifth-grade classroom for the first time, senior Dylan White felt that his life was going to change forever. Several months into the year, his fifth-grade teacher Andrew Ryan, who witnessed...

Rohin Saharoy demonstrates a karate move with his black belt on, kicking up his foot in the air.

Photo by David Zhu and graphic illustration by Amanda Jin

Rohin Saharoy surpasses limits in the dojo

David Zhu, Opinion Editor May 20, 2024

When freshman Rohin Saharoy steps foot on the dojo, he doesn’t focus on the crowd of audience or judges intensely staring at him. Instead, he visualizes the dozens of kicks and punches which he has practiced...