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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....

Ultimately, Diwali is an opportunity to spend time with loved ones. No matter what goes on in the world, people can always find a way to celebrate their shared culture.

Diwali: Festival of Lights and Family

Claire Chiu, Writer December 9, 2020

In November, India set a new world record: 33,000 diyas, or clay lamps, were lit in honor of Diwali, the South Asian festival of lights. They are only a small part of the festivities, though. People decorate...

Christmas in the Park.

Holiday spots around the Bay Area

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager December 9, 2020

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there are still many ways to celebrate the holidays and finish 2020 strong.  As long as students keep up with the proper safety precautions so visitors can enjoy the usual...

Here are some key ways to combat the negative side effects of the coronavirus lockdown.

Taking care of yourself during quarantine

Lina Mezerreg, Staffer December 4, 2020

Lockdown has given everyone an abundance of work and worries, resulting in seemingly trivial matters like personal welfare often being neglected. But health and well-being should not be disregarded, especially...

Anderson Memorial Bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts: home to Harvard University.

From Harvard to Proposition 16: The truth about race-based affirmative action in higher education

Bennie Chang, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2020

Walking past Lynbrook High School, one cannot miss the modern, remodeled campus, the lines of Teslas in the parking lot and students scrolling on their new iPhones. Not too far away, though, are underfunded...

The journey of boba begins more than a millennium before the sweet tea and fancy toppings we know today came to be.

Take a sip of boba — and its history

Anwen Huang, In-Depth Editor November 4, 2020

The valley has gone through a complete transformation in the last 100 years from a primarily agrarian society to an urban region with a high concentration of tech companies.

Silicon Valley: From fruit trees to computer chips

Youqi Huang and Rachel Wu November 4, 2020

The Silicon Valley we know today had its roots as a primarily agricultural region. Now, it stands as the birthplace of an unique culture of innovation, home to numerous companies in the tech industry regarded...

Due to social distancing protocols, many typical festivities including garba and dandiya have been forced to adapt.

Navratri and Dussehra 2020: Celebration of spirit

Kavya Iyer and Priyanka Anand November 4, 2020

Brightly colored skirts swirl as people dance in circles, Dandiya sticks clack together and swift feet squeak against the linoleum flooring. The air radiates warmth and energy as the occasional laugh rises...

A clear workspace is closely linked to a clear mind, as each unnecessary object is a potential distraction.

Note-taking, organization and Schoology Plus: Lynbrook students’ study solutions

Diana Kohr, Web Editor November 4, 2020

While posing as a frog, eating tomatoes and only using Times New Roman may be effective study techniques for some students, others are not quite as fortunate with these strange study methods. Rather than...

Dissecting popular boba drinks.

Staff members review popular boba drinks

Sharlene Chen and Melissa Chen November 4, 2020

For this review, two Epic staff members decided to try classic pearl milk tea, a fruit-flavored tea drink, thai milk tea and taro milk tea, the most popular drinks based on the results of a student survey....

the Epic's 2020-21 Editorial Board

Issue 2: Letter from the Editors

Elena Williams and Anusha Kothari November 4, 2020

Dear Readers, With the election consuming much of our attention last night, we recognize it may be a tumultuous time for many students, staff and the larger community. We hope our second issue gives...