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FUHSD is awarded Silver for the Green Ribbon award for their progress in environmental sustainability.
FUHSD’s advances toward a sustainable future earn a Green Ribbon Award
Clarke encourages class discussions to foster creativity and collaboration.
Clarke fosters engaging learning
YAK members chat with third-graders from Dilworth Elementary School about the life of high schoolers.
YAK fosters friendships beyond pen pal letters
Otoshi works in her office for the music department. She plans to enjoy time with her family in the future.
Otoshi leaves lasting impact on music
Lynbrook and Miller students get together to close the year off with a game of petánque.
French Club closes the year with pétanque matches
2023 Senior Columns
2023 Senior Columns
Trash such as leftover food and empty water bottles are often found on Lynbrooks campus due to student negligence.
Cleaning up our act to create a cleaner campus
Juggling a part-time job with schoolwork as a high school student comes with many advantages and opportunities.
High school jobs offer promising opportunities
The medias portrayal of the WGA strike provides biased information due to their connections within large entertainment companies.
The “write” side of the Writers Guild of America strike
Graduating seniors of the class of 2023 leave behind their words of wisdom for their underclassmen.
Passing the torch: seniors give their best advice to underclassmen
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
I never would have expected my love for English to blossom during my junior year of high school.
How journalism has changed me this year
Emily fills her journals with snippets of dinner table conversations, with hopes theyll later spark joy.
Writing bridges
Sophie grew up with her siblings who are only a couple years apart from each other, making it hard to say goodbye as siblings leave for college.
Appreciate your time with your siblings
Trash such as leftover food and empty water bottles are often found on Lynbrooks campus due to student negligence.
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
Theater masks, painting materials and a trumpet are symbols of creative art electives offered at Lynbrook that have been affected by declining enrollment.
Editorial: Supporting school elective programs
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot capable of generating humanlike text, working computer code and more in a wide range of styles and lengths.
Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Katie Chung finds vending at craft fairs with friends and running her small business to be a gratifying experience, and she feels lucky that she gets to share her art with new people.
Alumna Katie Chung expands Hua Studios to local craft fairs
Lets Chat Historys 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
Prior to Vanessa Ottos Lynbrook debut, she spent 16 years teaching at Monta Vista High School and one year teaching at Cupertino High School.
New literature teacher Vanessa Otto encourages student participation
Joining Lynbrook as an honors chemistry and freshman biology teacher, David Chen is continuing to pursue his passion for teaching high school students.
New chemistry and biology teacher David Chen simplifies complex topics
Alumna Bethany Chan stands in front of school gates, excited for her teaching-filled year ahead.
Alumna Bethany Chan takes a Guatemalan Gap year
Chemicals released into the ecosystem affecting marine life.
Sunscreen’s effects from beach to bleach
Passing down culture from generation to generation
Passing down culture
To conform with warping beauty standards and societal norms, youth fall into a spiral of lightening products.
Colorist beauty standards create shadows of self
Binge-watching, or the act of watching multiple episodes or an entire season of a show in one sitting, has gained immense popularity in past years. Currently, around 70% of Americans say they binge-watch television shows.
Addicted to the art of binge-watching
To create a more accepting community, respecting the needs of people with SAD can go a long way.
Feeling SAD? Blame the weather
Committed
Committed
Typically, Badger’s week consists of three two-hour practices and two one-hour training sessions. Tournaments occur one to three times a month, in which they take up whole weekends at a time.
Madison Badger commits to University of Puget Sound for volleyball
When Liou began her freshman year, a friend of hers convinced her to begin. She had already been a swimmer during middle school, and learned that swimming helps with water polo.
Annika Liou commits to Chapman University for water polo
Training with numerous coaches throughout the years, Zhang has come to appreciate how each coach provides a new perspective on how to approach swimming, and all similarly push him to try his best.
Tianyou Zhang commits to Carnegie Mellon University for swim
As the boys tennis season commenced, Head Coach Albert Poon organized Lynbrook’s first ever mixed doubles tournament to end the year on a high note.
Mixed doubles tennis tournament serves success
Meet the Freshman Class of 2027 Officer Team
Meet the Freshman Class of 2027 Officer Team
Welcome Back Rally 2023: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Welcome Back Rally 2023: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Class of 2023 graduation ceremony
Class of 2023 graduation ceremony
The latest addition to the Fast and Furious series is FastX, featuring intense action and emotional scenes.
Fast and Furious: A never ending saga
The Hottest Fashion Trends Of the Year: 2023 InDesign Fashion Show
The Hottest Fashion Trends Of the Year: 2023 InDesign Fashion Show
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
One stereotype of Americans is that of the Wild West cowboy.
Sticky stereotypes: Common beliefs about Americans
Lost in translation.
Lost in translation.
Welcome Back Rally 2023: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Welcome Back Rally 2023: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Class of 2023 graduation ceremony
Class of 2023 graduation ceremony
Indesign Fashion Show: Exploring Pandoras Box
Indesign Fashion Show: Exploring Pandora’s Box
Senior Prom 2023: Happily Ever After
Senior Prom 2023: Happily Ever After
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night
The Hottest Fashion Trends Of the Year: 2023 InDesign Fashion Show
The Hottest Fashion Trends Of the Year: 2023 InDesign Fashion Show
Lynbrooks Favorite Music Lyrics
Lynbrook’s Favorite Music Lyrics
Holi: The Festival of Colors
Holi: The Festival of Colors
Virtual Enterprise students showcase their businesses
Virtual Enterprise students showcase their businesses
Lifting the curtains on Silsilay
Lifting the curtains on Silsilay
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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Melissa Chen

Melissa Chen, Writer

Melissa can't wait to continue writing for the Epic this year, though she's a little sad that, as a senior, this will be her last year. Soggy cereal, hot cheetos and mangoes are currently some of her favorite snacks. Melissa enjoys watching Youtube and movies, listening to music, taking walks and reading in her spare time.

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In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Jake White, who had a long career as a runner himself, often shares light-hearted stories of his experiences with his track and cross country runners.

Tracking Coach Jake’s long running and coaching career

Melissa Chen, Writer
May 26, 2021
The arguments for and against gun control are more complex than they may seem at first glance.

Gun control: A loaded debate

Diana Kohr and Melissa Chen
April 21, 2021

Con (less gun control):

Melissa Chen, Writer
April 21, 2021
As of March, four Lynbrook debate teams and one individual from Speech have qualified for the prestigious TOC.

Five Lynbrook Speech and Debate teams qualify to prestigious Tournament of Champions in eventful season

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 17, 2021
From “Try Everything” to “Moments,” these are a few songs that have stayed with me throughout my life. 

Melissa Chen: Life listens

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 9, 2021

Life playlists: The lives of three staffers through song

Melissa Chen, Shamita Gurusu and Lina Mezerreg
March 9, 2021
This school year, despite the lack of performance opportunities during the pandemic and the departure of their coach in July, the Valkyries are entering the second semester optimistic for their new season.

The Valkyries leap into a new season in second semester

Melissa Chen, Writer
February 3, 2021
Following the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement, many tech companies have confronted its use of certain technical terms such as “master” and “slave.”

Tech companies update computing terms to promote inclusivity

Melissa Chen and Rachel Wu
December 9, 2020
Dissecting popular boba drinks.

Staff members review popular boba drinks

Sharlene Chen and Melissa Chen
November 4, 2020
If school were on campus, students might notice a few new faces, among them Nicole Loughran, the new attendance specialist.

New specialist Loughran navigates virtual attendance

Melissa Chen, Writer
October 7, 2020
As students and staff spend hours on Zoom every school day, it is important to be aware of and understand indications of Zoom fatigue and follow self-care practices to maintain physical and mental health.

Zoomed in: Exploring the effects of online learning

Anirudh Seshadri and Melissa Chen
August 24, 2020

FBLA

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen
May 29, 2020

AISA

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen
May 29, 2020

Interact

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen
May 29, 2020

Animal Services and Protection

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen
May 29, 2020
Clubs keep active during shelter-in-place

Clubs keep active during shelter-in-place

Jasmine Hou and Melissa Chen
May 29, 2020

Teachers’ Commute: On a long morning drive, Blaschke surrounds himself with sports

Melissa Chen, Writer
April 8, 2020

Teacher’s Commute: Dunlap enjoys a variety of podcasts, audiobooks and music during her morning commute

Melissa Chen, Writer
April 8, 2020
Freshman Andrew Yuan passes on his STEM passions to others

Freshman Andrew Yuan passes on his STEM passions to others

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 27, 2020
Junior Anastasia Trushcankova demonstrates leadership, hard work and passion

Junior Anastasia Trushcankova demonstrates leadership, hard work and passion

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 27, 2020
Junior Isabela Britton makes her high school experience meaningful

Junior Isabela Britton makes her high school experience meaningful

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 27, 2020

The best leftovers ever: how food brings together my family

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 27, 2020
Adeline Ryan on her plans for the future: “I either want to be involved with performing arts or teaching.”

Freshman Adeline spreads positivity

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 9, 2020
Abdullah Ashiq on his plans for the future: I see myself making new friends and engaging in new ways to add to the world around me. I hope to continue to do things I already enjoy, like theatre and refugee work, but also see what else is out there.

Senior Abdullah Ashiq connects with and shows compassion for others

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 9, 2020
Print layout of campus foods photoessay

Tastes of the foods on campus

Melissa Chen, Writer
February 26, 2020
It’s uncommon, but possible to spot someone eating a sweet, home-made baked good.

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The delicate chocolate molten lava cake is a little difficult to cook correctly.

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A Wechat group allows students to order meals like this fried meat and broccoli dish.

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Sometimes lunch can be a simple bag of Cheez-its.

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Fried dumplings and blueberries make a good combination.

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The school cafeteria offers many sweet treats, like this Super Berry sorbet.

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A popular choice of cafeteria lunch is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with salad and fruit.

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Packed lunches often include sandwiches, some with untraditional fillings.

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Thermoses can contain practically any meal, such as this warm tomato pasta.

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Murals have been by teachers doors for years, as part of an ongoing project by art students in which they hand-sculpt the tilesusing a technique called “bas-relief.”

Art murals highlight classrooms around campus

Melissa Chen, Writer
January 29, 2020
HALF NELSON | Sophomore Nolan Nyugen pins opponent with a half nelson at the JV Lynbrook 2nd Man Tournament.

Wrestling team takes down competition

Melissa Chen, Writer
January 29, 2020
Issue 3 photoessay

Popular study spots to try this final season

Melissa Chen, Writer
December 11, 2019
Dr. Hanna Chang, a certified psychologist, spoke at a workshop on Oct. 24 offering advice to parents to help them foster better relationships with their children.

PTSA works to improve parent-student communication

Melissa Chen, Writer
November 6, 2019
Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 19-20

Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 19-20

Enzo Cabaltica, Melissa Chen, Kavya Iyer and Sloka Suresh
October 24, 2019
Falcon tho cat helps students de-stress during brunch and lunch.

[Photo] Introducing Falcon: our campus cat

October 2, 2019

The rights protecting teens in their workplace

Claire Chiu and Melissa Chen
October 2, 2019
Last day senior shenanigans

Last day senior shenanigans

Melissa Chen, Writer
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
Students enjoy de-stress fest and mental health carnival

Students enjoy de-stress fest and mental health carnival

Melissa Chen, Writer
May 3, 2019
Lynbrook honored as a CA Distinguished School

Lynbrook honored as a CA Distinguished School

Melissa Chen, Writer
March 29, 2019
“It’s freezing. So much for global warming”

“It’s freezing. So much for global warming”

Arul Gnanasivam and Melissa Chen
March 1, 2019
Bringing forth conservative opinions and perspectives in a liberal-majority community.

Supporting red in a sea of blue

Jessica Li and Melissa Chen
February 1, 2019
DJ Patil, Monta Vista alumnus and former U.S. Chief Data Scientist returns to offer his experiences and advice to the school community.

Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil talks education

December 14, 2018
Marching band and colorguard keep up the pace

Marching band and colorguard keep up the pace

Melissa Chen, Writer
November 9, 2018
Recent straw bans prove ineffective

Recent straw bans prove ineffective

Melissa Chen, Writer
October 5, 2018
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