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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Intramural sports promote more inclusivity

Sarah Zhang, Staffer December 12, 2022

From the baseball field to the swimming pool, Lynbrook fosters determined and passionate sports teams. However, students who may not have the time or expertise to join these teams are left without many...

After a year-long absence of an athletic trainer, Lynbrook welcomes new trainer Scott Leveau.

Meet new Viking athletic trainer Scott Leveau

Jasmine Rihal, Social Media Manager November 7, 2022

Sprains, muscle spasms and concussions — Lynbrook’s new athletic trainer Scott Leveau tends to them all. Joining Lynbrook’s staff after its year-long search for an athletic trainer, Leveau’s major...

Inspired by its rising popularity on social media, ASB has started organizing student sections at football games.

Student sections spark spirit

Eileen Zhu, Staffer November 7, 2022

Chants, cheers and colors: for the past football season, ASB has been organizing student sections for every Friday-night game to bring more spirit and excitement to the games. An American high school tradition,...

What it means to be a cheerleader

What it means to be a cheerleader

Minchae Kim November 7, 2022

"Why did you join cheer? Cheer does not even do much,” people around me ask. Well, we as a cheer team do more than what people expect and think, and I tell them so. We cheer at sports games, perform...

Girls varsity golf has finished their 2022-23 season undefeated.

Behind the recent success of girls varsity golf

Deeksha Raj, Staffer November 7, 2022

Concluding their season undefeated as No. 1 in the De Anza league, Lynbrook girls varsity golf is grateful for the fun and skilled team that they have built. Their consistent winning has raised their team...

Student archers senior Claire Chen and juniors Lori Liu and Cyrus Wong shoot at ranges across the Bay Area.

Claire Chen, Lori Liu and Cyrus Wong shoot for their passions

Audrey Sun, Staffer November 7, 2022

For senior Claire Chen and juniors Lori Liu and Cyrus Wong, archery is a process of self-discovery and an opportunity to spend time with their family. Chen first began her journey in archery while exploring...

Before games, Vikings enhance team spirit through pregame rituals that have developed from the core of each team.

Pregame traditions motivate athletes

Katie Chin, Features Editor November 7, 2022

Before games, Vikings enhance team spirit through pregame rituals that have developed from the core of each team. A sense of unity arises from these traditions, creating lasting bonds between players....

Many film industries have started incorporating more LGBTQ+ characters into their scripts and schools are incorporating novels with queer characters into their literature curriculums, influencing audiences’ views on the queer community.

Joelle Jung scores her way to Stanford University

Neha Ayyer, In-Depth Editor October 10, 2022

From a young age, senior Joelle Jung has been surrounded by soccer. Her father grew up in Brazil, where soccer is the most popular sport, and her two older sisters also play soccer. After dedicating more...

Viking athletics provides new Virtual Enterprise opportunities

Viking athletics provides new Virtual Enterprise opportunities

Emily Pedroza, Staffer October 10, 2022

Virtual Enterprise, Lynbrook’s student-led-business class, has begun their first year of collaborating with Lynbrook’s athletics department. Some current and potential projects include making and selling...

Perils underneath the Friday night lights

Perils underneath the Friday night lights

Riki Murase, Staffer 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, Sports Editor 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...

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