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  • March 13Staff Learning Day, No School
  • March 13–17CAASPP/CAST Testing
  • March 17Spring Movie Night
  • March 20Sophomore Cookie Decorating
  • March 25Junior Prom
  • March 31Staff vs. Student Basketball Fundraiser
  • April 3-7Spring Egg Hunt
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Strong winds cause campus-wide power outage
The officers are pleased by the Color Clash turnout and thankful for the enthusiastic participation from the freshman class.
Class of 2026 unites through Color Clash event
12 rings made by students during 3D Design 2’s metalworking unit were stolen from the art wings display cabinet.
Art display case ransacked by unidentified thief
The Lynbrook Film and Photography Clubs have made plans to merge the two clubs into one: the Film and Photo Society.
Film and Photo Society: two clubs merge
These notable students and staff were recognized by the FUHSD Board of Trustees and FUHSD Leadership in the Board Room of the District Office on March 7.
Lynbrook celebrates exceptional students and faculty
The modeling industrys favoritism towards a certain body type is depicted through a wall with a silhouette of the ideal body type that models must get through in order to be casted.
Picture-perfect models on poisoned runways
Turning to turf and drought friendly plants will help alleviate the drought in California and help residents save water. Natural grass lawns are some of the most water-inefficient landscaping features that is common place in American suburbia, as depicted on the right side of the path.
Dropping natural lawns for a drought-tolerant future
The climb towards racial equality is overshadowed by inter-minority racism and infighting.
Minorities … can be racist too?
Theater masks, painting materials and a trumpet are symbols of creative art electives offered at Lynbrook that have been affected by declining enrollment.
Editorial: Supporting school elective programs
Emily fills her journals with snippets of dinner table conversations, with hopes theyll later spark joy.
Writing bridges
Emily fills her journals with snippets of dinner table conversations, with hopes theyll later spark joy.
Writing bridges
Sophie grew up with her siblings who are only a couple years apart from each other, making it hard to say goodbye as siblings leave for college.
Appreciate your time with your siblings
My time at the hospital taught me to trust myself and enjoy the journey, no matter where I’m headed.
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Drumming my troubles away
Drumming my troubles away
Christmas macaroni and trees
Christmas macaroni and trees
Theater masks, painting materials and a trumpet are symbols of creative art electives offered at Lynbrook that have been affected by declining enrollment.
Editorial: Supporting school elective programs
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot capable of generating humanlike text, working computer code and more in a wide range of styles and lengths.
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
Jeremy and Kelly Dybdahl build their dream home on 40 acres of land in the Santa Cruz mountains.
2dreamerswith40acres
Anish and ArtReach members holding up their completed cards, each with a wildlife photograph.
Anish Lakkapragada’s Nature Card Donations for hospitalized youth
“Hogwarts Legacy” brings a new generation of gamers eagerly exploring and discovering everything that this fabled realm has to offer.
The potion for all Potterheads: a review of Hogwarts Legacy
Andrew Yuan uses his keyboard and GarageBand to produce music and create instrumentals.
Andrew Yuan merges music and ChatGPT in perfect harmony
Senior Shreyas Malladi expertly folds inventive and complex origami creations.
Shreyas Malladi unfolds his creativity through origami art
Sports betting is currently legal in 31 states while mobile betting is legal in 21 states. The thrill of making risky money drives fans to bet more money causing this industry to grow at unimaginable rates.
The sports betting industry fights against the odds
While some brands make genuine efforts to meet their claims, companies that greenwash undermine public trust in brands and green initiatives, preventing actual environmental steps from being taken.
Painting false shades of reality with greenwashing
The physical and emotional toll that sleep deprivation takes on ones body is clear through two phenomena caused by natural brain activity: daydreaming and REM-sleep dreaming.
Wake up. Let’s look into sleep deprivation.
In November 2022, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors initially approved the San Francisco Police Department’s proposal to use robots that integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to identify criminals.
Behind SF police’s controversial killer robots
Snapping back to reality
Having self-defense skills is crucial to student safety when faced with physical threats.
Importance of self-defense skills for a safer future
Squash is a racket sport played by two players in an indoor four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball.
Student athletes squash their way to victory
Since its addition to Lynbrooks campus, the weight room has become a welcoming environment for students to work out in every day.
Building muscle and confidence at the weight room
Nine new divers have joined the Lynbrook diving team this year, creating a lively and supportive environment to explore their potentials
Lynbrook swimmers explore new potential in diving
Spikeball has brought the groups closer as friends not only by learning each other’s habits and playstyles while teaming up during the game, but also by creating new friendships along the way.
Spikeball spikes interest among Lynbrook students
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
Photos by Amy Liu
Strong winds cause campus-wide power outage
Recent foreign movie blockbusters Wandering Earth II and Pathaan have released to critical acclaim.
Foreign Movies are in flavor: reviewing two far-flung blockbusters
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
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
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
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
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

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
Anusha Kothari

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief

Anusha is a senior and one of this year's Editors-in-Chief. Outside of journalism, you can find her participating in clubs like AISA and CardioMed, or reading the latest NBA news (Go Warriors!). She also enjoys baking, cooking and taking a lot of walks — all quarantine hobbies. Through the Epic, Anusha has met so many amazing people, heard incredible stories and made some of her craziest memories. She’s looking forward to more this year!

All content by Anusha Kothari
Senior Class of 2021

Senior Class of 2021

Elena Williams, Anusha Kothari, Audrey Wong, Sunny Li, Kavya Iyer, Katie Chen and Rachel Wu
May 27, 2021
Class of 2005 alumnus Spencer Trinwith is a rising actor and director who has appeared in works such as “Law & Order” and “Wonder Woman: 1984.”

Alumnus Spencer Trinwith: Lynbrook drama to Hollywood talent

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2021
The path to permanent residency and citizenship for employment-based visa holders is complex and uncertain.

No green light to green card for visa holders

Anusha Kothari and Priyanka Anand
December 9, 2020
the Epics 2020-21 Editorial Board

Issue 2: Letter from the Editors

Elena Williams and Anusha Kothari
November 4, 2020

Issue 1: Letter from the Editors

Elena Williams and Anusha Kothari
October 7, 2020

Lynbrook ACT program adapts to remote learning

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2020
Jane Gilmore is a writer, cancer-survivor, English teacher and a director for the San Jose Area Writing Project.

Jane Gilmore: Teacher by day, author by night

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
Lynbrook remembers Kobe Bryant

Lynbrook remembers Kobe Bryant

Priyanka Anand, Mei Corricello and Anusha Kothari
February 11, 2020
Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna enjoy a Lakers game on Nov. 17.

Remembering Kobe

Priyanka Anand and Anusha Kothari
January 29, 2020

Holiday Cookoff Challenge

Priyanka Anand, Claire Chiu, Bennie Chang and Anusha Kothari
January 27, 2020
Top left: The team listens to an uplifting message from their coach after a heartfelt homecoming loss to Gunn High School on Oct. 25. Top right: Senior Jonathan Leslie runs the ball past a defender. The team has become less hesitant to tackle this season, which has contributed to gaining more yards in their games. Bottom right and center: The team refl ects on the game and celebrates the positive aspects of their performance.

Varsity football tackles obstacles

Anusha Kothari and Michelle Zhu
November 6, 2019
This couple was set up on a date and given a choice as to whether they would like to seal the union, unlike a forced marriage, in which the couple does not get time to familiarize themselves with each other and the family is completely in control regarding the decision

Ring at first sight: exploring arranged marriage

Kavya Iyer and Anusha Kothari
November 6, 2019
Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Audrey Wong, Bennie Chang, Anusha Kothari and Kaylin Li
November 1, 2019
Lynbrook Staff and Students Try South Asian Snacks

Lynbrook Staff and Students Try South Asian Snacks

Priyanka Anand and Anusha Kothari
October 29, 2019
Homecoming: Freshman Skit 19-20

Homecoming: Freshman Skit 19-20

Priyanka Anand, Youqi Huang, Anusha Kothari and Sunny Li
October 24, 2019
Graphic illustration depicting overlays of several headlines from coverage of Perskys hiring.

Hiring of former judge Persky stirs controversy

Sunny Li and Anusha Kothari
October 2, 2019

Lynbrook implements new activities for Homeroom

Anusha Kothari , Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
Lynbrook Funky Monkeys program their way to World Championships

Lynbrook Funky Monkeys program their way to World Championships

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2019
Photo by Steven Gerner.

Holi season: Bay Area celebrates spring with color

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2019
College athletes are priceless, but theyre playing for free

College athletes are priceless, but they’re playing for free

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2019
Boy and Girl Scouts: More than cookies and camping

Boy and Girl Scouts: More than cookies and camping

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2019
In My Opinion | Why Kevin Durant’s tirade against the media is valid

The NBA is not tea time

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
Epic staff members try to make gingerbread houses in 10 minutes

Epic staff members try to make gingerbread houses in 10 minutes

Dhriti Iyer, Medha Upadhyay, Christy Yu, Anusha Kothari, Srinidhi Seshadri and Nicole Ong
December 14, 2018
Graphic Illustrations by Alisha Naidu and Pranav Misra

A look into seasonal depression: winter blues and summertime sadness

Anusha Kothari and Nicole Ong
December 12, 2018
Faces of the Game

Faces of the Game

Priyanka Anand, Anusha Kothari, Hatim Saifee, Patricia Wei and Elena Williams
December 6, 2018
Love one team, respect all

Love one team, respect all

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2018
Nike under fire for featuring Colin Kaepernick in ad

Nike under fire for featuring Colin Kaepernick in ad

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2018