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Panelists discussed how they're shaping district level policies to focus on how AI can be used to supplement rather than replace human creativity and critical thinking.
AAPA conference explores AI use in local schools
Campus, community and world events
Campus, community and world events
The doll-themed haunted house featured eerie music and dark lighting, creating an intense and scary atmosphere.
ASB Social and drama department launch new haunted house
Public Art Club president Yuyao Wen, right, hands Principal Janice Chen, left, their personalized gift that was the result of months worth of planning and work from their club.
PAC presents Principal Chen with handcrafted welcome
Protestors at the Sunnyvale event held up signs and flags as they marched through the streets, smiling.
‘No Kings’ movement takes to San José and Sunnyvale streets
NIMBYism is the brick wall blocking affordable housing from being built in California. Saying "yes" in our backyards is the necessary step in breaking it down.
Residents should say “yes” in our backyard
Audrey Cabaltica is proud to be Filipino, despite the lack of representation she's seen of her culture.
The silence of being Filipino
While the performative male movement encourages men to engage in stereotypically feminine interests, its overuse shames men who aren't being inauthentic.
The problem with performative males
The influx of clubs demands a redesign to the approval process.
Editorial: Reforming the club application process
Audrey Cabaltica is proud to be Filipino, despite the lack of representation she's seen of her culture.
The silence of being Filipino
Audrey Cabaltica is proud to be Filipino, despite the lack of representation she's seen of her culture.
The silence of being Filipino
Audrey Cabaltica is proud to be Filipino, despite the lack of representation she's seen of her culture.
The silence of being Filipino
Catherine Yang finds the value in being 'alright" at many talents.
Being alright with being “alright”
2024-25 Senior Columns
2024-25 Senior Columns
It’s September 11, 2018.
My hijab & I
The influx of clubs demands a redesign to the approval process.
Editorial: Reforming the club application process
Under Lynbrook’s current food delivery policy, students are not allowed to have meals delivered to the school campus or nearby houses from food delivery services. However, an alternative to a completely restrictive ban that allows for both safe and efficient food delivery is worth considering.
Editorial: Lynbrook should revisit food delivery policy
With legal immigration pathways narrowing and deportations without due process rising nationwide, it has become more important than ever for students and school communities to be educated on their rights and protections. Photo by Qianzi Loo. Graphic illustration by Maddy Chang
Editorial: Building safety and awareness around student immigrant rights
Lack of awareness around the prevalence of digital misinformation affects students in the digital age. To combat these concerns, student engagement in media literacy and responsible journalism should be prioritized within schools.
Editorial: Media literacy in and out of FUHSD classrooms
Students actively engage in discussions and group activities in their Ethnic Studies class.
Editorial: Federal education cuts threaten ethnic studies programs
Rhea Susarla, left, and Mekhla Godbole, right, feature various entrepreneurial voices through their respective podcasts. Photo used with permission from Rhea Susarla.
Teen podcasters spotlight entrepreneurial voices
Sharika Dipu shares tips to promote digital wellness through Lotus Focus. Photos used with permission from Sharika Dipu.
Sharika Dipu brings digital health into bloom with Lotus Focus
Kevin Zhang, Aiden Levit, Katie Nagareda and Tyler Nagareda wear their clothing and hold up one of their designs depicting Mount Fuji.
KALIBAY’s clothing mixes creativity with culture
Andrew Wu shows appreciation for nature through fishing and caring for his chickens. Photos used with permission from Andrew Wu.
From Andrew Wu, with love and chickens
(left) Yuvraj Gill receives recognition for his work promoting table tennis in Zimbabwe. (right) Yuvraj Gill collaborates with the Viking Buddies Club to organize a table tennis activity for students. Photos used with permission by Yuvraj Gill.
TableZen connects globally through table tennis
Photos by Akash Anand. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.
Sophia Zhang channels emotion through writing
Photos by Rachel Martin. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.
Aarush Channapragada builds his way to business success
Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music
Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music
Alfred Nobel woke up to his own obituary in 1888. A French newspaper had mistakenly reported the Swedish chemist’s death, branding him the “merchant of death” for inventing dynamite.
Tracing the path to the Nobel Peace Prize
Over the last four weeks, 750,000 federal workers across the nation have received notices barring them from work and pay, federal museums and national landmarks have closed their doors to the public and thousands of flights have been delayed.
Investigating government shutdowns and their impact
Silicon Valley tech companies are receiving billions of dollars through contracts with the United States Department of War to make AI weapons.
AI codes the future of our military
Following the evolving story of Hispanic History Month and how these celebrations grew, shifted and became nationally recognized.
Exploring Hispanic History Month’s evolving legacy
Passports have become indicators of one's geopolitical worth, with each nation's passport granting or denying access to a number of countries.
Power and privilege in the palm of your hand
Stanley Tan pushes through the challenges of injuries and coaching, pursing his love of figure skating.
Stanley Tan leads in skates on the ice
The NFL has been rushing to build a global fanbase without properly considering both domestic and foreign audiences.
The NFL is taking the wrong approach to globalization
Ethan Chen builds strength through months of calisthenics training, unlocking a sense of control and pride.
Ethan Chen builds strength from the ground up
Student athletes use the new velocity training program to optimize workouts.
Velocity training program introduced for PE and athletes
Trevor Tsoi sharing his passion for breakdancing through teaching students.
Trevor Tsoi breaks boundaries through breakdancing
On Oct. 17, Kevin Parker — the mind behind Tame Impala — released his latest album, “Deadbeat.”
Tame Impala’s Deadbeat beats expectations
Every October, Halloween brings a wave of creativity to schools, neighborhoods and social media feeds.
A spooky stroll through Halloween costume history
Released on Oct. 10, the futuristic action movie “Tron: Ares” flips the premise of its predecessors.
Tron: Ares explores humanity through technology
Released right in time for Halloween on Oct. 18, Black Phone 2 is presented as a sequel to the haunting Black Phone.
Black Phone 2 continues the story but not the terror
Taylor Swift's album success is coupled with an embrace of consumerism. Photo used from Paolo V./Wikimedia Commons.
With Taylor Swift, emotional loyalty has a price tag
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.
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/indlunchshow25.
InDesign Lunch Fashion Show 2025
Homecoming: Dance 25-26
Homecoming: Dance 25-26
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/hocogame26.
Homecoming: Football Game 25-26
Homecoming: Rally 25-26
Homecoming: Rally 25-26
Homecoming: Senior Skit 25-26
Homecoming: Senior Skit 25-26
Recreating brunch foods
Recreating brunch foods
33 Questions with Dr. Chen
33 Questions with Dr. Chen
Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)
Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)
Unwrapping holiday memories
Plucking heartstrings with Lynbrook students’ favorite love songs
Epic staffers Amanda Jin and Irene Hwang give their opinions on the 2025 Oscars nominations. Graphic illustrations by Olivia Tu.
From Anora to Emilia Perez: Our opinions on the 2025 Oscars
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
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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
Christy Yu

Christy Yu, Writer

Christy Yu is a senior and a staffer on the Epic. She likes art, design and technology, and is a big fan of all sorts of chocolates and the color mint green. Christy enjoys discovering new TV shows to binge, suffering with friends on long-distance runs and scrolling through her massive collection of silly raccoon pictures.

All content by Christy Yu
Celebrate spring with pressed flowers

Celebrate spring with pressed flowers

Christy Yu, Writer
April 21, 2021
Lynbrook classes of 2022, 2023 and 2024 bond on Discord over game nights and online social events.

Classes of 2022 and 2023 use Discord to innovate and socialize

Christy Yu, Writer
March 9, 2021
Kruk models her wearable art sculptures: “Fly for Peanuts,“ a flight attendant uniform made of peanut packages, “Traje de Luces,” a costume made of M&M wrappers and “Lady Lifesaver: Race for the Covid cure,” a nurse outfit made of Lifesavers candy wrappers.

From scraps to sculptures: Kruk’s wearable art

Christy Yu, Writer
December 9, 2020
In many productions by Western creators, cultures are commonly copied without appreciation or respect for the culture.

The Westernized “Other”: Cultural appropriation in the media

Christy Yu, Writer
November 4, 2020
“Zhong qiu Jie”, also known as the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday that celebrates family togetherness; however, social distancing restrictions this year pose new challenges for families celebrating this holiday.

Mid-Autumn Festival in mid-quarantine: A new moon of challenges

Christy Yu, Writer
October 7, 2020
Club Info Week will be held online this year from Sept. 8-11.

Club Info Week emerges as clubs face changes in the virtual scene

Elliu Huang and Christy Yu
August 26, 2020
The facts, fiction and fantasy of pseudoscience

The facts, fiction and fantasy of pseudoscience

Christy Yu, Writer
May 31, 2019
Shattering the fascination of true crime; investigating the attention grabbing aspects

True Crime: The fascination with murder and violence

Audrey Wong and Christy Yu
May 3, 2019
The multigenerational impact of grandparents

The multigenerational impact of grandparents

Kaylin Li and Christy Yu
March 29, 2019
Sophomore Bailey Gong, a martial arts enthusiast who hopes to make the U.S. national team.

Bailey Gong fights for a spot on national kung fu team

Christy Yu, Writer
March 1, 2019
Mythbusters: Twin Edition

Mythbusters: Twin Edition

Christy Yu, Writer
February 1, 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
California fires expose safety oversights

California fires expose safety oversights

Christy Yu, Writer
December 14, 2018
Emojis fill a gap in today’s remote communication

Emojis fill a gap in today’s remote communication

Chloe Lee and Christy Yu
November 9, 2018
New school year brings exciting changes to Lynbrook

New school year brings exciting changes to Lynbrook

Christy Yu, Writer
October 5, 2018
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[Photo] The U.S. Open: A step back for equal rights

Priyanka Anand, Web Editor
October 5, 2018