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Anwen Huang

Anwen Huang, In-Depth Editor

(she/her) Anwen is a senior and the In-Depth Editor for the Epic. She loves cool pants, astronomy and carbs. Outside of school, you can find her eating shortbread and annoying her brother.

All content by Anwen Huang
Although often regarded as a military superpower, America has launched several failed war campaigns in recent history, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

America’s failed wars

April 5, 2022
Lina Wang hugs Wayne Sha after asking him to Junior Prom.

Twinkling Junior Prom promotions

March 8, 2022
Popular culture often chooses glamorized depictions and stereotypes of historical eras, ignoring the more nuanced realities of life during them.

Rose-colored romanticization vs. the reality of historical eras

February 1, 2022
Epic staffers try special effects makeup

Epic staffers try special effects makeup

November 9, 2021
Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” follows the tale of martial-arts master Shang-Chi and is a thrilling journey of action and graphics.

“Shang-Chi” punches its way into cinematic history

October 6, 2021
Mr. Pakaluk’s band class practices in the cabana. (Photo used with permission of Richard Chiu. Graphic illustration by Anwen Huang.)

String lights, fake grass and a cabana: Lynbrook band’s new home

May 18, 2021
In a season like no other, the Lynbrook football team has played the game they love despite facing setbacks. Here, they celebrate their win against Cupertino high school.

Lynbrook football touches down on another season

May 6, 2021
Growing up, I’ve always tried to cover up my ethnic name. It wasn’t until I began to appreciate and coincide with my Chinese culture that I began to embrace my name.

Embracing my ethnic name without shame

April 21, 2021
Under the girl boss trope, the rise of some women comes at the expense of others and leaves many separated and behind.

Girl boss stereotype: Empowering or detrimental to gender equality?

March 17, 2021
Science teachers navigating virtual learning this year have had to come up with new ways to conduct labs.

Science labs evolve into new forms in the world of virtual learning

February 3, 2021
While many have been focused on the reckless behavior of celebrities, those around us have also been engaging in similar activities.

COVID-19: It’s time to be a shut-in

December 9, 2020
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

November 4, 2020
The pandemic has brought changes to the work life of Lynbrook students. Some have returned to work while others have been left in uncertainty or found new opportunities.

Lynbrook student jobs — pandemic edition

October 7, 2020
Making the difficult transition into high school through a virtual learning environment is an unprecedented challenge for the class of 2024.

The class of 2024 logs in to Lynbrook

August 17, 2020

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