• 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President Donald Tump's federal aid freeze, announced on Jan. 27 and rescinded on Jan. 29, had to led to various delays in federal funding, including for schools, farmers and nonprofits.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
Alice Wu dribbles her 1000th point basketball, among memories or her past years of playing basketball. Photos by Epic staff. Graphic illustrations by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.
Alice Wu shoots her 1000th point toward success
Arm in arm, the upperclassmen and underclassmen sports duos build bonds together in the winter season. Photos by Gary Pan and Lilly Wu. Graphic illustrations by Savaan Saraf, Jenny Suh. Ethan Wong and Lilly Wu.
Growing closer with sports mentorship duos
Ethan Jin precisely controls the ball while defending against the opposing point guard. Photo by Gary Pan. Graphic illustration by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.
Ethan Jin’s journey from the court to a Bay Area nominee
Justin Liu rapidly serves and blocks the ball in an intense table tennis match.
Justin Liu serves up success with table tennis
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/2025silsilayfashionshow.
Silsilay Fashion Show 2025
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
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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Silsilay Fashion Show 2025
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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
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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Irene Hwang

Irene Hwang, Staffer

(she/her) Irene is excited to be on the Epic this year! She loves playing the piano, reading personal essays, skiing, and spicy food. Outside of journalism, you’ll find her panic-practicing for an upcoming performance.
All content by Irene Hwang
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

Irene Hwang, Staffer
March 3, 2025
The fear of falling behind on online trends and content can be a contributing factor in doomscrolling, usually accompanied by anxiety.

Doomscrolling away from reality

Irene Hwang and Qianzi Loo
February 3, 2025
Sanskriti 2024

Sanskriti 2024

Kieran Hau, Irene Hwang and Olivia Tu
December 17, 2024
Little Leagues players sprint from base to base in a game of baseball.

Youth sports: From playground to field of competition

David Zhu and Irene Hwang
December 9, 2024
With the release of their new album, “Moon Music,” Coldplay encourages listeners to look beyond the boundaries of Earth and find solace and a sense of shared love in our limitless universe.

Coldplay’s “Moon Music” creates memorable soundscapes

Irene Hwang, Staffer
December 4, 2024
San Jose and Cupertino have sister city connections around the world, including Dublin, Ireland; Ektarinaberg, Russia; Bhubaneswar, India and Okayama, Japan.

Linking the globe through the sister cities program

Irene Hwang and Stuti Jain
October 7, 2024
The model demonstates a side plank, one of the most common positions in Pilates. Graphic illustration by Rohan Kakhandiki

A guide to the history, benefits and practice of Pilates

Erin Fitzpatrick and Irene Hwang
May 20, 2024
Many of the stories told to young children are often simplified explanations of important life lessons intertwined with fun aspects to keep them engaged.

[Photo] Sharing childhood stories to look back upon

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
With hopes of continuing field hockey beyond her high school career, senior Halie Yung has committed to Smith College. Used with permission from Halie Yung.

Halie Yung strikes her line into Smith College

Irene Hwang, Staffer
April 29, 2024
Illuminating the stories of Louella and many other characters, this story honors the lives and experiences of Black Americans, contributing to important racial discourse in light of Black History Month. Photo used with permission from Vanessa Miller.

The American Queen: A novel of empowerment and community

Irene Hwang, Staffer
March 11, 2024
The Civilian Exclusion Order, published across the United States, was sanctioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, a policy aimed to remove all those who were deemed a threat to national security by the government.

The essential history of Executive Order 9066

Irene Hwang and Crystal Zhu
February 12, 2024

Behind the fall musical ‘Ranked’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook Choir)

Qianzi Loo and Irene Hwang
December 11, 2023
Narcan is administered into a victim’s nostrils and can help rapidly reverse the overdose and restore the person’s breathing to normal within 2 to 3 minutes.

[Photo] Melanie’s Law, Narcan and the fight against overdose

Robert Yu, Staffer
December 11, 2023
De Anza College will be one of many community colleges to implement the Vision 2030 framework, providing more dual enrollment opportunities to high school freshmen and greater educational opportunities for the community.

Vision 2030 to provide college education to more students

Irene Hwang, Staffer
November 6, 2023
Homecoming: Senior Skit 23-24

Homecoming: Senior Skit 23-24

Irene Hwang, Amanda Jin and Qianzi Loo
October 20, 2023
Without the addition of mandatory pre-K to TK, young children miss out on the developmental stage of fostering relationships, develop important social skills and improve executive functioning.

Universal pre-K encourages equitable education opportunities

Charlotte Bolay and Irene Hwang
October 10, 2023
The social expectation of a "nuclear family" assumes the woman the burden of carrying most of the family burden on top of their career ambitions.

[Photo] Nuclear family: An outdated social construct

Emily Pedroza and Taek Kim
October 10, 2023
Let's Chat History's team, John Jou, Aarit Parekh and Isaiah Sit, meet at Rainbow Park to record their new episode of their history podcast.

Behind the history of Let’s Chat History

Alyssa Wang, Amanda Jin, Irene Hwang, Lilly Wu, Myles Kim and Robert Yu
September 12, 2023