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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

“Saving face” might mean not saving your face at all

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief March 11, 2020

Perched at my desk, I was ready. I stared intently at a brightly color-coded spreadsheet, prepared to solve the world’s most difficult logic puzzle: my skincare routine. The rules of the game raced in...

Katie Chung, when asked about her plans for the future: "“My hope for the future is that I can create something bigger than myself and bring someone comfort and happiness through my creative pursuits. I still remember the joy and inspiration I felt while watching the animation Your Name, and I hope I can make something that’ll bring that same joy to someone else.”

Creative freshman Katie Chung: artist, customizer, PR commissioner

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor March 11, 2020

The achievement that makes freshman Katie Chung most proud and perhaps provides the most holistic view of her character is how she designed and screen printed T-shirts for cancer awareness after the passing...

Jonathan Huang on his plans for the future: "I don't really know what I want to do in my future. I've kind of lived my life by the principle that I want to be happy, and that's pretty much it."

Junior Jonathan Huang: YouTuber, Math Honor Society President and Science Club Vice President

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief March 11, 2020

Although resources such as Khan Academy and Organic Chemistry Tutor have been staples for high school chemistry students for years, junior Jonathan Huang has emerged as an essential guide, with many students...

Pranav Kadiyala on his plans for the future: "I hope to be working in a hospital somehow, preferrably in the VA system."

Senior Pranav Kadiyala: Pre-Med club and Octagon president, track and field member

Ashley Song, Design Editor March 10, 2020

Though many students may not know his name, chances are most students have seen his face around campus. Responsible and driven, senior Pranav Kadiyala can be seen in representing Lynbrook in several ways,...

Derrick Cai on his plans for the future: "I hope in the future I can get a lot of sleep!"

Sophomore Derrick Cai: varsity basketball point guard, debater, and DECA member

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief March 10, 2020

Even after swishing two free throws to give Lynbrook the lead with only 10 seconds left of regulation, sophomore Derrick Cai wasn’t ready to celebrate until he heard the final buzzer, signaling that...

NBA honors Bryant during All-Star Game

Ron Aich, Opinion Editor March 9, 2020

The National Basketball Association (NBA) lost a legend on Jan. 27 when basketball icon Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others, tragically passed in a helicopter crash. Fans and NBA...

Adeline Ryan on her plans for the future: “I either want to be involved with performing arts or teaching.”

Freshman Adeline spreads positivity

Melissa Chen, Writer March 9, 2020

Freshman Adeline* hasn’t known her classmates for very long, but many have already experienced her positive energy and friendliness. Unlike many Lynbrook students, Adeline did not go to Joaquin Miller...

Abdullah Ashiq on his plans for the future: "I see myself making new friends and engaging in new ways to add to the world around me. I hope to continue to do things I already enjoy, like theatre and refugee work, but also see what else is out there."

Senior Abdullah Ashiq connects with and shows compassion for others

Melissa Chen, Writer March 9, 2020

After some thinking, senior Abdullah Ashiq decided his group of loud, outgoing friends might likely describe him as the “group therapist.” That makes sense. Most of the aspects of Ashiq’s life...

Skateboarding is one of five new sports making their debuts in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The skateboarding events will include two types of competitions, street and park.

5 new sports coming to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Rachel Wu, Design Editor March 6, 2020

Look out for five new sports making their debuts in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics: surfing, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and baseball and softball. Except for baseball and softball, all of these...

Lynbrook Economics takes on the National Economics Challenge

Sloka Suresh, Writer March 4, 2020

This year, Lynbrook Economics Club will be competing in the National Economics Challenge (NEC), a competition that tests student comprehension of the world economy and microeconomic principles. In the...

Profit motive is an incentive that drives business integration and individuals.

FBLA educates young entrepreneurs

Diana Kohr, Web Editor March 1, 2020

Lynbrook’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club aims to raise community awareness about entrepreneurship through the American Enterprise Project (AEP), which involved educational community...

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Tastes of the foods on campus

Melissa Chen, Writer February 26, 2020

Passing by the 500s wing, students may catch a whiff of something delicious baking or simmering away. During lunch, the whole campus munches on meals of different colors, cuisines, textures and tastes....