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Lynbrook students Anna Ding and Allison Lins crouching rabbit sculptures were both 20 inches tall, the smallest size available. They were displayed outside a restaurant in Main Street Cupertino and the Cupertino Library, respectively, before being auctioned to buyers.
Rabbit sculptures hop through community for charity with Cupertino Rotary Club
Lynbrook students can expect modernized buildings to various programs on campus. Classrooms will be updated with newer technology and greater space. The Voyager and Robotics program will also be receiving new buildings.
Lynbrook to construct a new future with upcoming infrastructure plans
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
The city of San Jose hopes to install new underground power lines through a newly proposed power utility provider known as San Jose Power. Studies showed a projected 15 to 25% reduction in electricity costs. It aims to bolster key infrastructure areas such as San Jose Airport and Diridon Station in order for them to receive reliable and resilient power.
San Jose Power to power up city as new provider
The Citizens Advisory Comittee projects stark declines in student populations across the FUHSD high school campuses. The graph above details the change in progession for student numbers from the year 2017 to 2028.
Citizens Advisory Committee to combat FUHSD declining enrollment
While there are no solid plans set in stone yet, its important for the district to look more into alternatives before making a final decision.
Editorial: District should consider alternatives to turf
Despite the lack of practical value of blind box collectibles, these figurines bring joy to collectors who are willing to spend money on them.
Are the blind box collectibles money draining or worth gaining?
Recently, older politicians have dominated the world of politics. The current average age of a member of Congress is 59 years old, an all-time high.
Senior leaders: placing a cap on the ages of politicians
Robert bonds with his grandmother through origami folding despite their language barrier.
Unfolding dreams
Throughout her life, Claire has grown as an individual both separate from and along with her twin Chelsea.
My twin and me
Robert bonds with his grandmother through origami folding despite their language barrier.
Unfolding dreams
Throughout her life, Claire has grown as an individual both separate from and along with her twin Chelsea.
My twin and me
Emily finds happiness in enjoying the small moments of life, even if its as small as a cup of coffee.
Coffee shop survival crash course
2023 Senior Columns
2023 Senior Columns
Valerie poses with her scout sign, a signature gesture from her time at White Stag summer camp. Photo by Chelsea Lee
Finding my calling as a camp counselor
While there are no solid plans set in stone yet, its important for the district to look more into alternatives before making a final decision.
Editorial: District should consider alternatives to turf
Color blindness can often be overlooked in educational settings, but students should not be afraid to speak up about any learning accommodations they need.
Editorial: Opening students’ eyes to colorblindness
Trash such as leftover food and empty water bottles are often found on Lynbrooks campus due to student negligence.
Editorial: Cleaning up our act to create a cleaner campus
Lynbrook students play games, read and cartwheel, oblivious to the roaring fire blazing behind them. Graphic illustration by Anushka Anand and Lilly Wu.
Editorial: Bomb threat or not, It’s no laughing matter.
A student walks towards the Japanese Classroom at Lynbrook, only to be surprised when opening the door to find a brick wall and caution tape. Students and teachers were excluded from the decision making process and the district should be more transparent in the future.
Editorial: District neglects community input
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee
What Jiahe Lu learned through teaching math
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee
Tending Freesias
Sophomore Ethan Wong strategically positions himself before clicking his camera to capture the Lockheed Martin F-35C as it flies by.
Capturing aviation through Ethan Wong’s lens
Subramanian, visiting the Marshall Islands in 2017 during his work as a consultant for Independent Diplomat, collecting data and consulting with government officials, to advise the small island nation on developing a “2050 Climate Strategy”.
Alumnus Narayan Subramanian’s work in environmental policy leads to — Oppenheimer?
With the growth of her brand, Sun hopes to expand her clothing collections and continue to craft at least one new collection a year. She wants to inspire others to experiment outside traditional fashion rules and is confident that her pieces will be a part of the movement that paves the future of fashion.
Fashion Forward: Amy Sun’s fusion of style and technology
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee
What Jiahe Lu learned through teaching math
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee
Tending Freesias
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee
Beyond the classroom: Brain Lee’s passion for badminton
Photo by Myles Kim. Graphic illustrations by Chelsea Lee and Valerie Shu.
Cheers to success
Homeschooling has shaped students’ development in ways traditional schools do not.
A 1 to 1 teacher to student ratio
Your breath catches in your chest as your pupils dilate and your face begins to flush red. You’re in love, but why?
How romantic love works, scientifically
Beyond the proud Western sentiment, feminism can be recognized with a deeper complexity when viewed through different cultures and religions, adding nuance to the idea of female liberation.
Perceptions of feminism across the board
An invisible crisis accumulates within pockets of poverty: a growing number of citizens in the country face illiteracy. Data from CrossRiverTherapy.com.
The silent epidemic of falling literacy rates
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.
Nuclear family: An outdated social construct
With the establishment of Bay Area Slinging Club, practice sessions occurred more regularly, and more people started joining — attracted by flyers, posts online and the sessions themselves.
The sport of slinging revived in the Bay
Junior Daphne Zhu’s origins in rhythmic gymnastics sparked from her dance lessons, dating back to when she was 3 years old.
Daphne Zhu leaps through rhythmic gymnastics
Diving presented Iams with numerous opportunities, and he received recruitment offers from several universities. Photos used with permission from Kenneth Iams.
Diving into AP Statistics teacher Kenneth Iams’ college years
Among professional athletes, injuries are considered to be one of the main deciding factors of the longevity and quality of their careers.
The detrimental impacts of injuries on the mind and body
Every sport has different criteria for what constitutes the ideal body image — each shaped by the unique demands of the particular sport. However, the constant pursuit by athletes to achieve the ideal body image may lead to more challenges than advantages.
The mental and physical toll of body idealization on athletes
Epic staffers trying new sports: Field Hockey & Water Polo
Epic staffers trying new sports: Field Hockey & Water Polo
Officially opened on Oct. 27, the new science building in honor of Dr. Roy Rocklin was introduced to the public.
Dr. Roy Rocklin’s legacy memorialized in new science building
Varsity Football vs. Saratoga High School Nov. 5
Varsity Football vs. Saratoga High School Nov. 5
Drake’s new album, “For All the Dogs,” which featured many artists, was released on Oct. 6, receiving mixed reviews from fans as they assessed its unique, and sometimes questionable choices.
Is for all the dogs really for ALL the dogs?
Homecoming: Dance 23-24
Homecoming: Dance 23-24
Horror across the globe: Pari
Horror across the globe: Pari
Lost in Translation: Untranslatable Words
Lost in Translation: Untranslatable Words
March Madness, the single-elimination college basketball championship, has been wilder than usual this year with many surprising upsets.
A look into March Madness 2023
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
Lost in translation.
Lost in translation.
Varsity Football vs. Saratoga High School Nov. 5
Varsity Football vs. Saratoga High School Nov. 5
Homecoming: Dance 23-24
Homecoming: Dance 23-24
Homecoming: Football Game 23-24
Homecoming: Football Game 23-24
Homecoming: Rally 23-24
Homecoming: Rally 23-24
Homecoming: Senior Skit 23-24
Homecoming: Senior Skit 23-24
Epic staffers trying new sports: Field Hockey & Water Polo
Epic staffers trying new sports: Field Hockey & Water Polo
Officially opened on Oct. 27, the new science building in honor of Dr. Roy Rocklin was introduced to the public.
Dr. Roy Rocklin’s legacy memorialized in new science building
Horror across the globe: Pari
Horror across the globe: Pari
Lynbrook’s first ever Moon Festival celebration
Lynbrook’s first ever Moon Festival celebration
The Hottest Fashion Trends Of the Year: 2023 InDesign Fashion Show
The Hottest Fashion Trends Of the Year: 2023 InDesign Fashion Show
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
Horror psychology: How to scare your audience
Horror psychology: How to scare your audience
AI art: Where is the line drawn?
AI art: Where is the line drawn?
Worst Dates: Couples quiz edition
Worst Dates: Couples quiz edition
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Kaylin Li

Kaylin Li, Web Editor

Kaylin is a senior and is excited to be a web editor for the Epic this year! She loves chocolate (preferably dark) and noodles. You can normally catch her reading light novels and c-novels or watching YouTube videos.

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COVID-19 podcast: Valhalla Yearbook

COVID-19 podcast: Valhalla Yearbook

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 podcast: Indesign episode 2

COVID-19 podcast: Indesign episode 2

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
May 30, 2020
School closure has wiped many traditional senior activities off the calendar, including an in-person graduation.

Senior graduation goes virtual

Kaylin Li and Stella Huang
May 25, 2020
Unity in the face of the coronavirus

Unity in the face of the coronavirus

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
May 25, 2020
A club officer teaches a student how to suture.

Neuroscience and Pre-medicine club host medical circuit

February 7, 2020
Seniors gather in the quad for the gambit, a chance to either gain points in this years senior game or have their points halved.

[Photo] The Academy recruits players for the senior game

April 16, 2020
Commuting via Via Cupertino

Commuting via Via Cupertino

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
April 10, 2020
Collegeboard made changes to the AP exam to accommodate for COVID-19

CollegeBoard modifies AP exam procedures

Kaylin Li and Audrey Wong
April 3, 2020
Social studies teacher Jeffrey Bale poses with bottles of disinfectant.

[Photo] FUHSD combats novel Coronavirus

March 24, 2020
School closure to be extended until May 1

School closure to be extended until May 1

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 27, 2020

A love letter to Wuhan, China

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 24, 2020
Seniors Lucy Sun and Ruijia Xing sit in the cafeteria with their masks on during brunch of Friday, March 13, the last day before the school announced its closure.

Lynbrook to be closed for three weeks in response to COVID-19

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 15, 2020
Relive the 2010s with our decade package!

[Photo] 2010s decade recap

February 24, 2020
The hiring process consists of (1) an application, interview, and authorization from Athletic Director, (2) Concussion Training and First Aid and CPR Certification, and (3) Compliance with the Athletic Code of Ethical Conduct

Insight into the coach hiring process at Lynbrook

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
February 26, 2020
Senior Twisha Sundararajan recounts her high school journey to the audience.

Wellness Panel prepares freshmen for their high school journeys

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
December 29, 2019
Esports players use various equipment while gaming, such as consoles, large monitors and headphones.

Esports: the world of competitive gaming

Shamita Gurusu and Kaylin Li
December 11, 2019
Artist rendition of possible security camera monitoring screen

Examining Lynbrook security cameras

Alara Dasdan and Kaylin Li
November 5, 2019
Epic staff tries to become TikTock famous.

[Photo] Epic staffers try to go viral on TikTok

October 21, 2019
Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Audrey Wong, Bennie Chang, Anusha Kothari and Kaylin Li
November 1, 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

[Photo] Math teacher Elizabeth Slaughter shares her story and passion for teaching

October 8, 2019
Lynbrook alumni Luca Signore now teacher PE, World History and US History

[Photo] Meet new history teacher and cross country coach, Luca Signore!

October 7, 2019
Connie Leung, the new chemistry teacher

[Photo] Meet new chemistry teacher Connie Leung!

October 7, 2019
Lynbrook starts the new school year with a new member to the guidance team, meet Susie Taylor

[Photo] Meet our new guidance counselor, Susie Taylor!

October 7, 2019
Art teacher Haviland Hage poses in her classroom during lunch. Behind her, the whiteboard is covered in artwork and notes for her class.

[Photo] Hage frames her goals for Lynbrook Art

September 27, 2019
Math teacher Anshul Agrawal sits in her classroom after school.

[Photo] Agarwal reflects on her first month as a viking

September 27, 2019
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Larry Laskowski shares room 001 with fellow physics teacher Thanh Nguyen. Laskowski poses in front of a poster with the equations of motion often used in Physics class.

[Photo] Meet Mr. Laskowski, our newest physics teacher

October 7, 2019
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Saying goodbye

Dhriti Iyer and Kaylin Li
May 31, 2019
Politics in the digital age: from daily life to elections

Politics in the digital age: from daily life to elections

Melissa Chen and Kaylin Li
May 31, 2019
Aditya Venkatesh playing the Beast (left) and Meghna Kaligotla playing Belle (right)

Behind the curtain: Lynbrook presents Beauty and the Beast

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
May 3, 2019
Oh, the places you’ll go after high school

Oh, the places you’ll go after high school

Kaylin Li and Sadhana Sarma
May 3, 2019
Behind the Scenes: Lynbrook Dramas Musical Beauty and the Beast

Behind the Scenes: Lynbrook Drama’s Musical “Beauty and the Beast”

Kaylin Li and Alisha Naidu
April 25, 2019
The multigenerational impact of grandparents

The multigenerational impact of grandparents

Kaylin Li and Christy Yu
March 29, 2019
How to finish second semester senior year

How to finish second semester senior year

Jonathan Ye and Kaylin Li
March 29, 2019
Art illustration by Christy Yu. Graphic illustration by Elena Williams.

Respect Marie Kondo’s Japanese culture

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 1, 2019

Governor Newsom establishes goals for the new year

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
February 1, 2019
New California bill combats recent wildfires

New California bill combats recent wildfires

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
October 5, 2018
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