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Bennie Chang

Bennie Chang, Editor-in-Chief

Bennie Chang is a senior and Editor-in-Chief for the Epic. He is interested in politics and loves watching and reading the news. During his free time, he likes participating in class events, taking photos of his dog and watching TV shows like How I Met Your Mother.

All content by Bennie Chang
So what do I say? What will I do? Who am I to be?

Hi, I’m Bennie?

May 26, 2022
Ill-timed liberal retirements and modern Republicans tactical use of Senate power have shaped the courts conservative skew.

Supreme Court retirements, replacements and reflections

March 8, 2022
After 16 years, Superintendence Bove retires from her position and wishes the best for her successor.

Superintendent Polly Bove retires

February 1, 2022
In No Time to Die, the character development of Bond is successful and much needed, but the nearly three-hour plot lacks clarity and fails to do justice to its main character.

No Time to Die: Daniel Craig’s final act as Bond

November 9, 2021
Staffer Bennie Chang holds up a mini American flag, symbolizing his love for politics.

Polled into politics

October 6, 2021
Celebrity candidates’ yard signs in front of the backdrop of Hollywood’s famous white sign.

Celebrities, please do not be a political joke

June 1, 2021

Stop AAPI Hate Rally

April 27, 2021
While listening to speakers, toddlers sitting on the ground hold signs to support Stop AAPI Hate efforts.

Community gathers to Stop AAPI Hate

March 29, 2021
The issue of declining enrollment is not something new. Taking in input from community members, the district hopes to come up with solutions that will be best for students, families and staff.

LSSAP, program allowing Hyde, CLIP and McAuliffe transfers to Lynbrook, to expire

February 19, 2021
Photo used with permission of Aditya Suresh Junior Aditya Suresh, Founder of Remission for All, posing for a photo.

Aditya Suresh, besting illness to founding non-profit

December 9, 2020
Anderson Memorial Bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts: home to Harvard University.

From Harvard to Proposition 16: The truth about race-based affirmative action in higher education

November 12, 2020
A calendar of the new seasons and the sports in each of them.

Sports schedule changes bring challenges and hope

November 4, 2020
Since the 1960s, presidential debates have helped Americans decide who to vote for.

The history of presidential debates

October 30, 2020
After months of speculation, on Aug. 10, Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris, former Democratic Party presidential candidate and U.S. senator from California, as his running mate against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. She is the first Black and Asian American woman to be on a major party’s ticket, and her pick has drawn praise from Democrats and criticism from Republicans.

Kamala Harris makes history — and the future

August 14, 2020
Class of 2020 car parade

Class of 2020 car parade

June 11, 2020
For some, the expectations that arise from living in the Bay Area are a burden, not a blessing.

Stuck in the world of STEM

May 25, 2020
Senators Kelly Loeffler and Richard Burr used their political offices to their benefits before the pandemic’s effects had fully materialized.

Senators’ selling of stocks stirs controversy

May 25, 2020
Miko Otoshi, one of Lynbrook’s 2019-20 employees of the year, has served several roles throughout her years at Lynbrook, including has supporting the community by serving on Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), chairing the Job Shadow Program as a parent, working for Lynbrook Instrumental Boosters (LIMB) and joining the Lynbrook staff.

Otoshi celebrated as Employee of the Year

February 26, 2020
Writer Bennie Chang holds a laptop displaying the logo of the Seattle Seahawks.

Confessions of a Seahawks fan

January 29, 2020

Holiday Cookoff Challenge

January 27, 2020
Potential factors for lack of sleep in Lynbrook students include the amount of homework they receive, the number of extracurricular activities they participate in, and the amount of time spent on devices.

Gen Z loses their z’s

December 11, 2019
TFT students meet their first customer during the Viking Vault’s soft opening for staff members

[Photo] Viking Vault unlocks student job opportunities

November 6, 2019
TFT students meet their first customer during the Viking Vault’s soft opening for staff members

Viking Vault unlocks student job opportunities

November 6, 2019
Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

November 1, 2019
Homecoming: Senior Skit 19-20

Homecoming: Senior Skit 19-20

October 31, 2019
Elizabeth Slaughter is one of Lynbrook’s new Pre-Calculus Honors and AP Calculus AB teachers, after being a student teacher for Vivian Frazita

Math teacher Elizabeth Slaughter shares her story and passion for teaching

October 8, 2019
Behind the progressive City of Cupertino is the little-known Lehigh Permanente Cement quarry, the largest polluter in Santa Clara County.

Lehigh Cement to expand Cupertino quarry

October 2, 2019

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