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For the Epic’s copycat recipe project, I decided to replicate the Chick-Fil-A sandwich at home.

Copycat recipe review: Deluxe Chick-Fil-A sandwich with Chick-Fil-A sauce

Allison Hsieh, Writer February 3, 2021

Ever since I was young, I have always gravitated toward chicken as my choice of meat. Fried, grilled, sauteed, you name it — I have tried and loved them all. As a result, when Chick-Fil-A, a fast food...

Mochi donut ingredients and the signature lion mascot of Mister Donut.

Copycat recipe review: Mister Donut’s “Pon de Ring” Mochi Donuts

Claire Chiu, Writer January 25, 2021

As a child, summer visits back home to Taiwan always meant a trip to Mister Donut, a popular donut chain in Asia, for a mochi donut. A mochi donut is made of tapioca rice flour, giving it its unique and...

"Genshin Impact," an adventure role-playing game released by MiHoYo, continues to be a popular game among adolescents months after its release.

“Genshin” and its impact on games

Stella Huang, Photo Editor January 24, 2021

“Genshin Impact,” named Apple’s “iPhone Game of the Year” and Google Play’s “Best Game of 2020,” is a roleplaying adventure game that received more than 17 million downloads within its...

First up of the Epic’s adventures in copycat cooking is a classic: IHOP’s Original Buttermilk Pancakes.

Copycat recipe review: IHOP’s Original Buttermilk Pancakes

Emma Constable, Staffer January 24, 2021

International House Of Pancakes (IHOP), an iconic American restaurant chain with nearly two thousand locations across the U.S., is popular among both families and solitary brunch-goers looking to enjoy...

2020: Year in review

Elizabeth Park, Writer December 12, 2020

2020 has been a pretty low year for many people. So, as the holidays draw near, we asked the Lynbrook community: what are you thankful for this year? Thank you to all the participants in the video!...

As the holiday spirit comes around, the USPIS launches into its century year old tradition: Operation Santa.

The Christmas spirit: Dear Santa

Shamita Gurusu, Business/PR Manager December 9, 2020

The Dear Santa documentary, released on Dec. 4, covers the century old Operation Santa program. Run by the United States Postal Service (USPS), Operation Santa was created in 1914 when Postmaster General...

From the Beatles to Why Don’t We, boy-bands have consistently been garnering large followings over the years, a trend likely to continue into the future.

Boy-band fever

Kavya Iyer and Sruthi Medepalli December 9, 2020

Boy-bands have been around for a while—cue the familiar image of good-looking boys performing catchy songs to screaming crowds. These music groups have been collecting fans, primarily swooning teenage...

As the year comes to a close, we look back on 12 of the weirdest consecutive months on record, in the hopes that none of this will ever happen again.

The year that felt like a decade: 2020 in review

Elena Williams and Mei Corricello December 9, 2020

“3...2...1...Happy New Year! 2020’s going to be a year to remember.” From murder hornets and impeachment trials to nonstop wildfires and the election of the century, 2020 has definitely earned...

Harriet Tubman hovering over Andrew Jackson to replace him on the $20 bill.

It’s time for a $20 makeover

Crystal Qian, Copy Editor December 9, 2020

In 2016, former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew shocked the public when he announced that African American abolitionist Harriet Tubman would replace former president Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. With dissenting...

The Karen meme and similar names have become commonplace on many social media sites.

Get me a manager: The history of Karens

Jason Shan, Web Editor December 9, 2020

The ever-evolving lexicon of Gen Z has recently expanded to encompass a new slang term: Karen. Wielded by youths as an insult that predominantly targets older generations, Karen and similar buzzworthy...

El chocolate caliente: Mexican spiced hot chocolate.

A diverse array of hot chocolate and its best friends

Elizabeth Cheng, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2020

The holidays are all about celebration, and any celebration is incomplete without many different kinds of food. However, there is one cozy beverage that is essential to the festive season —hot chocolate....