• March 3Last day for AP exam refunds
  • March 6“Meet Your Adolescent’s Brain” webinar
  • March 10“Safer Choices” parent presentation
  • March 11-13CAASPP Testing
  • March 17Teacher Non-Duty Day
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Recent events to note include FBLA's e-waste donation drive, state efforts to fast-track relief for the Los Angeles wildfires, a polar vortex in the Midwest and Plains states and an international agreement to regulate AI. Top left: Photo used with permission from Nothing Ahead/Pexels Top right: Photo used with permission from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Bottom left: Photo used with permission from David Robert Crews Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Focall Foto
Campus, community and world events
In his first days in office, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders targeting hot-button issues like gender terminology, immigration and the climate.
Trump signs multiple executive orders into effect
No-return zones, increased temporary housing and homeless data collection are among efforts from San José and Santa Clara County to tackle homelessness and housing costs.
Santa Clara County expands affordable housing
AISA officers will send funds raised from Silsilay and Sanskriti to the ILP, which will invest them into education initatives in India.
AISA to donate $10,000 to the India Literacy Project
Battle of the Classes ignites school spirit
President Donald Tump's federal aid freeze, announced on Jan. 27 and rescinded on Jan. 29, had to led to various delays in federal funding, including for schools, farmers and nonprofits.
Trump’s federal aid freeze sows confusion and endangers communities
Junior Irene Hwang offers humorous advice to those without a romantic partner during Valentine's Day.
A single person’s survival guide to Valentine’s Day
In a district wide effort to address student mental health issues, Lynbrook plans to launch a future mental wellness center, preceded by a monthly prototype launching in May.
Future wellness center is a step toward aiding student mental health
Sophomore Saavan Saraf discovered his voice in politics after a long and perspective-changing journey.
Finding my opinions in the world of politics
Recent legislation has changed the United State's stance on major health organizations, such as the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization, leading to removal of informative health sources.
Public health should be safeguarded, not stifled
Junior Irene Hwang offers humorous advice to those without a romantic partner during Valentine's Day.
A single person’s survival guide to Valentine’s Day
Sophomore Saavan Saraf discovered his voice in politics after a long and perspective-changing journey.
Finding my opinions in the world of politics
Junior Brian Lee holds up prayer beads, a symbol of his atheist identity amid his Buddhist family.
A different prayer in a Buddhist household
Moving west, east and west again
Moving west, east and west again
Looking back and moving forward
Looking back and moving forward
In a district wide effort to address student mental health issues, Lynbrook plans to launch a future mental wellness center, preceded by a monthly prototype launching in May.
Future wellness center is a step toward aiding student mental health
Student petitions are an important way of bringing attention to school issues, but the line between serious and counterproductive petitions must be drawn. Graphic illustration by Charlotte Bolay and Crystal Zhu
Editorial: The power of petitions in student advocacy
The FUHSD board should increase outreach opportunities for students to participate in district activities, while students should engage in board efforts.
Editorial: Bridging the gap between district board and students
Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus
Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus
Editorial: Schoolwide phone policy should assist responsible usage
Editorial: Schoolwide phone policy should assist responsible usage
Aidan Tung watches over the coral he has meticulously maintained. Photo used with permission from Aidan Tung.
Aidan Tung dives deep into the world of coral keeping
Choir showcases their yearly Singing Valentines performances to classmates and teachers. Photos by Claire Guo, Lilly Wu and Crystal Zhu. Graphic illustration by Gary Pan.
Reveiling the magic behind Lynbrook’s annual singing valentines
Photos used with permission by Eesha Iyer. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.
Sophomore Eesha Iyer finds a new way to celebrate national days
Vrishank's project utilized clinical free text in a unique way and taught him how to better connect with his field. Photos used with permission by Vrishank Chandrasekhar Graphic illustration by Claire Guo
Vrishank Chandrasekhar named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Jiwon Kim takes and eidts photos of himself in places he has been, uploading the photos to his social media channels. Photos used with permission by Jiwon Kim. Graphic illustration by Claire Guo.
Developing dotjkae through Jiwon Kim’s cinematographic lens
Photos by Lilly Wu. (Lilly Wu)Graphic illustration by Claire Guo. (Claire Guo)
Claire Hsu bakes it up
Jayden Yang makes waves through water polo
Holden Choi finds a career path in his passion for video games
Jason Wu grows passion and creativity through a side hustle
Chloe Chung strengthens connections through vinyl
Billionaires are playing an increasingly larger role in shaping American politics, stemming from their high-value contributions to political campaigns.
Wealth generates the American Oligarchy
Trump's deportation policies have interrupted norms of immigration security. Graphic illustration by Alex Cotterel, Maddy Chang and Alexandra Wu.
How Trump’s deportation plan will change lives forever
The rom-com genre is known for its lovable characters and classic tropes. Graphic illustration by Akash Anand and Anna Cen.
The allure of Rom-Coms
The influences of brain rot have taken on multiple forms and shifted both online and in-person interactions.
Exploring rotten corners of the internet
Due to climate change, natural disasters in California are becoming more frequent and severe.
Five years of natural disasters close to home
The rejection by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors allows the continued use of turf in recreational areas. Graphic illustration by Cecilia Wu.
Santa Clara Board rejects a push to ban synthetic turf
Justin Liu rapidly serves and blocks the ball in an intense table tennis match.
Justin Liu serves up success with table tennis
Andrea Badger posing with part of Lynbrook’s 1992-1996 cheer team. Julie Morelos posing with part of Lynbrook’s basketball team. Kyle Howden posing with Lynbrook’s water polo team.
Teachers revisit their high school sports days
Students are lined up, each with their own specific pathway to college athletics.
Carrying a Passion For Athletics to College
Synchronized dancers leap and glide across the stage at the Universal Dance Association Nationals.
Universal Dance Association nationals inspire and celebrate dancers
From classic rom-coms like “Some Like it Hot” to modern heartfelt romance like “The Big Sick,” love and laughter have remained timeless for decades. Graphic illustration by Meadow Shen and Robert Yu.
60 years of Hollywood love in four rom-coms
Every February, people begin to think about Valentine’s Day, although the holiday itself has begun to change and evolve. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.
Unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s solo or with friends
FUHSD launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Fundraiser on Jan. 29 as a districtwide effort to provide both financial and clothing help to the wildfire victims. Graphic illustration by Brian Lee.
FUHSD students support Los Angeles fire victims
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Stunning performances and visuals in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ shield against mediocrity
Used with permission from Creative Commons License.
‘So Close to What’ marks a new era in Tate McRae’s music
Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics
Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics
Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day
Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day
Nostalgic memories, since 2010
Nostalgic memories, since 2010
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASB's first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
Adding a little color with Holi
Brain Rot
Brain Rot
Nostalgia
Nostalgia
Gaming the system
Gaming the system
Lost in translation.
Lost in translation.
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Junior Prom Fashion Show 2025
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2025 Winter Formal: Midnight Masquerade
Sanskriti 2024
Sanskriti 2024
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InDesign Lunch Fashion Show 2024
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
Exploring students’ favorite brain rot activities
Exploring students’ favorite brain rot activities
Women who inspire Lynbrook
Women who inspire Lynbrook
Being firefighters, since 1986
Being firefighters, since 1986
Graphic illustration by Gray Pan.
Freshmen and Sophomores battle in the first ever Underclassmen Showdown
Graphic illustration by Yvonne Wu.
What is love?
Graphic Illustration by Amanda Jin, Alexandra Wu and David Zhu.
Behind the runway
Formula 1: Pit lane Talk
Formula 1: Pit lane Talk
Graphic Illustration by Daeun Chung
College mythbusting with Mr. Roy
Don’t judge a book by its cover: the shortcomings of banning books
Don’t judge a book by its cover: the shortcomings of banning books
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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All content by Ashley Song
Class of 2020

Class of 2020

Nicole Ong, Aileen Xue, Enzo Cabaltica, Ashley Song and Diana Xu
June 3, 2020
Dear seniors: In retrospect with 2020 vision

Dear seniors: In retrospect with 2020 vision

Ashley Song, Design Editor
May 27, 2020

Preserving more than just instant ramen

Ashley Song, Design Editor
April 14, 2020
Lynbrook’s very own Sweet Caroline

Lynbrook’s very own Sweet Caroline

Ashley Song, Design Editor
March 26, 2020
Up and coming: Witty Committee, Lynbrook’s dynamic duo

Up and coming: Witty Committee, Lynbrook’s dynamic duo

Ashley Song, Design Editor
March 24, 2020
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
On Oct. 26, many park-goers fled Great America after someone falsely identified a shooting.

[Photo] Halloween Haunt haunts park visitors

December 11, 2019
NCAA takes steps toward compensation for athletes with the Fair Pay to Play Act

[Photo] NCAA takes steps toward compensation for athletes

November 6, 2019

[Photo] Remembering Jennifer Gross: A woman who touched the hearts of many

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
The Heist: 2019’s new cutthroat senior game

The Heist: 2019’s new cutthroat senior game

Ashley Song, Design Editor
March 29, 2019
Tapping to the beat: Rap's influence on culture

Tapping to the beat: Rap’s influence on culture

Ashley Song and Clara Fernandes
October 5, 2018
indali

[Photo] Indali Bora takes a seat on FUHSD Board

October 5, 2018
Lynbrook Football Plays Marina High School

Lynbrook Football Plays Marina High School

Kavya Iyer, Ashley Song and Arul Gnanasivam
September 28, 2018

Kelvin Chong: Junior Nationals Champion

Ashley Song, Design Editor
May 24, 2018
Epic Staff take on the Ugly Location challenge

Epic Staff take on the Ugly Location challenge

Chloe Lee, Kelsey Lu, Sadhana Sarma, Ashley Song, Medha Upadhyay and Diana Xu
May 18, 2018
Unathletic n' unafraid

Unathletic n’ unafraid

Ashley Song, Design Editor
April 26, 2018
This Is Me:

This Is Me:

Meera Balaji, Jocy He, Chloe Lee, Jessica Li, Michelle Lum, Ashley Song, Aileen Xue, Belinda Zhou and Editorial Board
April 7, 2018

Feminism from the 1900s to the modern day

Jocy He and Ashley Song
March 1, 2018
Students showcase superhero spirit at Winter Rally

Students showcase superhero spirit at Winter Rally

Ashley Song, Diana Xu, Jessica Li and Kelsey Lu
February 26, 2018

Lynbrook celebrates Regeneron STS Scholars

Ashley Song, Design Editor
January 25, 2018
The smile behind the ASB Office: Financial Specialist Judy Boehm

The smile behind the ASB Office: Financial Specialist Judy Boehm

Ashley Song, Design Editor
October 12, 2017
Five Homecoming Hits

Five Homecoming Hits

Ashley Song and Diana Xu
October 2, 2017

How to appreciate the many wonders of fall

Ashley Song, Design Editor
September 28, 2017
Varsity football plays home opener against Andrew Hill

Varsity football plays home opener against Andrew Hill

Patricia Wei, Nicole Ong and Ashley Song
September 2, 2017