Current Events
  • February 6—10Lunar New Year Event
  • February 6–10Vertigo Valentine's Bittergrams
  • February 6 — March 31Got Sneakers Fundraiser
  • February 17Match-o-matics
  • February 20–24No school, President's week
  • March 3End of Grading Period
  • March 10Club Food Day
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
Minimum wages across the Bay Area increased after the enactment of Senate Bill Three.
New year updates to minimum wages and taxes
Santa Clara County passed a bill on Jan. 10 to invest millions of dollars into mental health programs, working to strengthen the overall community mental health support system.
Santa Clara County’s investment in mental health
NCHS, ArtReach and CSF hosted various events and crafted traditional decorations and toys, uniting students through Chinese culture.
Clubs celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Exchange students often compared Lynbrook and their home schools throughout the day.
Students experience Viking life through the IDC exchange
Through their collaboration during the past three months, CAA and Miller students raised and installed garden beds, removed weeds and fixed the drip irrigation system.
CAA breathes life into Miller’s school garden
A studio executive adding another uncessary spinoff to pile of previous sequels, spinoffs and remakes, while neglecting to fund newer, more creative film efforts.
The pitfalls of sequels and spinoffs
A game of monopoly that is rigged to favor the wealthy permanently reflecting the systems that characterize everyday life.
Money can buy everything
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
A political cartoon depicting the shortcomings of philanthropy and its implications on society.
Philanthropy won’t save us. Here’s why.
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Drumming my troubles away
Drumming my troubles away
Christmas macaroni and trees
Christmas macaroni and trees
Elizabeth Cheng poses with crayons, showing her love for art.
My art and me
Larry holding up a banana he got from the lunch lines unclaimed bin, his means of fighting Lynbrooks food waste epidemic
How school fruit has me fullfilled
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
FUHSD students attend middle college, taking classes at a local community college.
Editorial: Overlooked alternative education systems at FUHSD
A spin on the traditional Uncle Sam Army recruitment poster, the vikings mascot encourages students to participate in homecoming.
Editorial: Creating a more supportive Homecoming environment
Students minding their own buisness while browsing the web together, while a mysterious figure stalks over them from behind blinds as to be surveilling them.
Editorial: Securly sparks debate about student privacy
Lynbrook’s AP teachers that teach the same course should collaborate to further align their curriculum so that all students have generally the same preparation for the exam.
Editorial: Improving and de-stressing AP courses
Ankita Chatterjee wears wings made from To Kill a Mockingbird pages.
Ankita Chatterjee sculpts her representation of society
Avatar: The Way of Water revitalizes the breathtaking beauty of Pandora and the Navi.
“Avatar: The Way of Water” makes a splash in cinematic history
Sohil Rathi teaches students competitive math through his books and YouTube videos.
Sohil Rathi inspires new generation of math enthusiasts
Lynbrook students and alumni create short film on the relationship between a mother and her daughter.
Alumni and students document cross-generational bonds in “Her Image”
Pizza, orange chicken, and burritos are three notable cultural foods that have been Americanized.
Immigration’s legacy: the Americanization of food
Incorporating patriotism in American education
Incorporating patriotism in American education
A U.S. airplane makes its away around the globe, leaving money and foreign aid in its path, and establishing its military presence in developing countries.
Is America’s power far-reaching or overreaching?
From dried reservoirs to flooded households, California’s volatile climate has significantly impacted communities throughout the state.
California’s climate change causes destruction
For many immigrants who stream into the United States through New York, Lady Liberty is the first thing that greets them. It has since then become an symbol symbol of hope and opportunities for immigrants achieve their dreams.
Immigrant dream, American reality
As California experiences the highest inflation in nearly four decades, soaring prices in the Bay Area have made food less affordable, increasing pressure on food banks.
Infation exacerbates the Bay Area’s hunger crisis
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
Senior Priscilla Leang will be fencing for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Priscilla Leang commits to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for fencing
College recruits Priscilla Leang and Andrew Peng
Through sports such as the Olympics and basketball, United States influences the world and increases its soft power.
American influence through sports
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
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
Mockumentaries have been a long-standing staple of TV comedy.
Is a resurgence of “mockumentaries” soon to arrive?
One stereotype of Americans is that of the Wild West cowboy.
Sticky stereotypes: Common beliefs about Americans
One stereotype of Americans is that of the Wild West cowboy.
Sticky stereotypes: Common beliefs about Americans
Lynbrook sports teams huddle together to call out their chants.
Lynbrook sports teams’ spirited chants
Graphic illustration by Nicole Ge
How you can upgrade your summer plans
Epic staff explore the diverse sea of boba shops.
Finding the best pearls in a sea of boba
Silsilay Fashion Show 2022
Silsilay Fashion Show 2022
Winter Rally 2023: Pixar
Winter Rally 2023: Pixar
Fall Rally 2022: Lynbrooks Got Game
Fall Rally 2022: Lynbrook’s Got Game
Marching band awards night
Marching band awards night
Halloween 2022
Halloween 2022
Homecoming: Dance 22-23
Homecoming: Dance 22-23
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
Behind the scenes: Studio 74 puts on “The Lion in Winter” play
Behind the scenes: Studio 74 puts on “The Lion in Winter” play
Jar of Secrets, Advice and Questions
Jar of Secrets, Advice and Questions
Lynbrook’s Favorite Dance Moves
Lynbrook’s Favorite Dance Moves
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
Horror psychology: How to scare your audience
Horror psychology: How to scare your audience
AI art: Where is the line drawn?
AI art: Where is the line drawn?
Worst Dates: Couples quiz edition
Worst Dates: Couples quiz edition
Worst Dates: Our worst romantic experiences
Worst Dates: Our worst romantic experiences
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
Amishi Chandra

Amishi Chandra, Staffer

(she/her) Amishi is a senior and a staffer on the Epic this year. When she isn't stressing life she enjoys watching marvel movies, drinking boba, running, and getting addicted to a show! She also loves anything murder mystery :)

All content by Amishi Chandra
A game of monopoly that is rigged to favor the wealthy permanently reflecting the systems that characterize everyday life.

Money can buy everything

February 6, 2023
Looking at the history of memes and how in recent times memes have been used as a way for politicians to promote their ideas. Memes have also become a platform to spread news.

Political memes emerge as potent messages

December 12, 2022
Looking at the history of Halloween Costumes and how in recent times they have become more sexualized.

The sexualization of Halloween costumes

November 7, 2022
Homecoming: Staff Skit 22-23

Homecoming: Staff Skit 22-23

October 15, 2022
As the first esports team in FUHSD, the Asgardians overall goal is to make esports a more accessible activity for Lynbrook students and serve as a model of inclusivity for other FUHSD schools to follow.

Agardians Esports team loads into action

October 10, 2022

[Photo] Mock Trial team places 7th in Empire Mock Trial Tournament

October 10, 2022
Shveta Bagade and Tania Yang are excited to start the school year as part of the guidance team.

Tania Yang and Shveta Bagade join Guidance Department

August 23, 2022
18 under 18: Talented Vikings

18 under 18: Talented Vikings

May 26, 2022
Elon Musks takeover of Twitter has stirred controversy among the general public.

Company takeovers: progressive change or madness

May 26, 2022
Photoessay: Senior Night

Photoessay: Senior Night

May 26, 2022
I pick my favorite team, Mumbai Indians, from the ten different teams that play in the IPL and cheer my heart out for them, learning how to connect to my culture and family.

Hitting the ball out of the park

May 3, 2022
Global conflicts raise the concern of nuclear warfare, which would devastate the climate and lives of countless people.

Nuclear spring: How global conflicts threaten the environment

April 5, 2022
Healthy relationships sometimes buckle due to psychological factors and harmful habits, which can negatively influence future relationships.

Identifying toxic relationships

February 1, 2022
Sanskriti performers show off traditional South Asian songs and dances.

Sanskriti celebrates South Asian culture

December 7, 2021
Section leaders drive the magic behind Lynbrooks marching band, acting as mentors for each marching band member in their section.

Section leaders mentor marching band members

November 9, 2021
The sound of a woman speaking with vocal fry immediately invites prejudice.

Vocal fry: Exploring the controversial stereotypes

October 6, 2021
Welcome Back Rally 2021

Welcome Back Rally 2021

August 28, 2021