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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
Emma Constable

Emma Constable, Staffer

Emma is a senior and a returning staffer for the Epic. Don't be fooled by her love of pastels and afternoon tea — she spends her free time watching horror movies and true crime documentaries. Her talents also include drawing, dreaming up unrealistic scenarios and going over any word limit.

All content by Emma Constable
When a person shops, the brain releases dopamine as a response to the perception of a reward. The surge of happiness and positive feelings that ensues makes retail therapy an addictive method of stress relief.

Does retail therapy inspire relief or unhealthy reliance?

November 9, 2021
Although I started learning Spanish on Duolingo for fun, the daily habit has made me significantly more fluent in the language.

Exploring new languages with Duolingo

October 6, 2021
Students have guaranteed access to a laptop for the 1-to-1 device program.

FUHSD implements 1-to-1 device program for 2021-22 school year

August 25, 2021
Although the pandemic has forced me to transition from dancing late nights at the studio to a confined space at home, it has also led me to reevaluate and rediscover my passion for ballet.

Reclaiming my love for ballet

May 26, 2021
“Boba liberals” are criticized for celebrating the trendy, marketable aspects of their culture yet failing to address genuine issues plaguing the Asian American community. In other words, their activism is sweet but harmful in the long run.

The rise and fall of “boba liberalism”

April 21, 2021
Movies and shows that deliberately portray villains with foreign accents are harmful to children’s perception of diverse cultures.

Dear Disney, stop teaching kids that foreign accents are evil

March 17, 2021
First up of the Epic’s adventures in copycat cooking is a classic: IHOP’s Original Buttermilk Pancakes.

Copycat recipe review: IHOP’s Original Buttermilk Pancakes

January 24, 2021
The holiday season may look different this year, but that shouldnt stop the holiday spirit!

Home for the holidays: Our top picks for a COVID-19 Christmas

December 9, 2020
In the presence of fake news, the brain struggles to distinguish between what is true and what is false.

Flattening the curve of fake news

November 4, 2020
The history and significance of Lynbrook’s iconic symbols spans many generations of Vikings.

Lynbrook’s symbolic structures

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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