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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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Sophomore Grace Ker fences for the USA Cadet Fencing team.

Grace Ker’s journey to the international ranks

Audrey Sun, Staffer March 10, 2023

In a sweaty stadium resounding with the screams of an excited audience, Team USA becomes the World Cup Cadets champion as the final member of the team wins against her opponent. Sophomore Grace Ker and...

Despite being met with uncertainties throughout the 2022 season, the San Francisco 49ers were still able to carry on their Faithful legacy.

San Francisco 49ers stay Faithful through their season

Jasmine Rihal, Social Media Manager February 6, 2023

Despite a rough start to the 2022-23 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers were able to gain momentum since Week 8, building their 13-4 game winning streak, which they lost in the National Football Conference...

Through sports such as the Olympics and basketball, United States influences the world and increases its soft power.

American influence through sports

Meera Nambiar and Elizabeth Cheng February 6, 2023

With a little over a minute left in the game and an Olympic gold medal on the line, five blue jerseys storm down the court. One player tosses the ball over his shoulder to a teammate, who finishes the...

By not allowing stigmas prevent them from enjoying the sport, female wrestlers show their resilience and prove that they too deserve to compete in the playing field.

Wrestling against gender stereotypes

Chelsea Lee, Design Editor February 6, 2023

“‘You look really scary for a girl,’” junior and varsity wrestler Claire Lucas said, recalling what someone told her at a past tournament. “Those words stuck with me for a long time.” While...

Wushu has taught sophomore Ashton Wu the importance of consistency, and he hopes to one day rise to No. 1 worldwide.

Ashton Wu flips to new heights in wushu

Vidushi Upadhyay, Staffer February 6, 2023

Almost every day after school, sophomore Ashton Wu finds himself back at the Elite Kung Fu studio, spending hours repeating the same routines, hoping to achieve perfection with every movement. He never...

Senior Andrew Peng will be joining the Colorado College cross country and track and field team.

Andrew Peng commits to Colorado College for cross country and track and field

February 6, 2023

Senior Andrew Peng has committed to Colorado College for cross country and track and field after four years of consistent training. There, he plans to major in applied mathematics and continue his exemplary...

Senior Priscilla Leang will be fencing for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Priscilla Leang commits to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for fencing

February 6, 2023

Senior Priscilla Leang began fencing in her first grade with her older sister, class of 2021 alumnus Andrea Leang. Since then, the sport has followed her changes of residence, from New Jersey to China...

Seniors and varsity soccer players Livia Inojoza and Samantha Strand have been coached by their fathers for their whole lives.

Father-daughter goals: Balancing coaching and parenting on the soccer field

Susanna Tang, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2022

Like father, like daughter — seniors and girls varsity soccer players Livia Inojoza and Samantha Strand have long been familiar with the title “coach’s kid.” Varsity Head Coach Leonardo Inojoza...

Senior Allen Wang has committed to University of Chicago for track and field.

Allen Wang commits to University of Chicago track and field

Daeun Chung, Web Editor December 12, 2022

Senior Allen Wang committed to University of Chicago after devoting six years to track and field, with his personal record of 11.25 seconds in the 100-meter dash event.  “Running is a lot of pain,”...

Sophomore Matthew Tanaka can be found rising at dawn to catch waves on his longboard.

Matthew Tanaka braves the waves

Valerie Shu, Design Editor December 12, 2022

 On the weekends, sophomore Matthew Tanaka can be found rising from bed at dawn to catch waves on his longboard. Only a brief 30 minute drive away, his favorite spots include Manresa State and 38th Avenue...

Fans should be more aware of FIFAs underhanded corruption and Qatars mistreatment of many groups.

The dark truth behind the 2022 Qatar World Cup

Nicole Ge, Staffer December 12, 2022

As the ball brushes past the goalkeeper’s fingertips and curls into the back of the net, cheers erupt across the stadium as supporters celebrate together with their country’s soccer team, inciting...