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Candidates vie for city, state and national seats in elections
Candidates vie for city, state and national seats in elections
Westgate Costco approved amid community backlash
Westgate Costco approved amid community backlash
The new FUHSD area trustee map will be used for the first time this year as the elections in Trustee Areas 2 and 5 unfold.
Four candidates run in first FUHSD by-area trustee election
Webinar provides parents with guide to alleviating student stress
Webinar provides parents with guide to alleviating student stress
Top left: Lynbrook received a National Blue Ribbon School Award on Sept. 23. Top right: A late-night house fire that broke out in West San Jose on Oct. 17 was fully extinguished by 4 a.m. Bottom left: An overhead shot of Hurricane Milton, which swept Florida on Oct. 7. Bottom right: Cuba's Antonio Gueritas Power Plant failed on Oct. 18, causing widespread collapses of the power grid nationwide.
Campus, community and world events
Students share their perspectives on the 2024 election
Students share their perspectives on the 2024 election
The disconnect between media detoxing and reality
The disconnect between media detoxing and reality
Moving west, east and west again
Moving west, east and west again
Stopping the legacy of inequity in college admissions
Stopping the legacy of inequity in college admissions
Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus
Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus
Moving west, east and west again
Moving west, east and west again
Looking back and moving forward
Looking back and moving forward
Touch, taste, sight and smell in a digital world
Touch, taste, sight and smell in a digital world
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Atoms or Aristotle?
I thought I wanted to be a romantic — or even a communist — after indulging in the passionate, Marxist-inspired writing of Sally Rooney.
Reading between the lines
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
The recent influx of "test flu" has led to absences on test days, disrupting the learning environment and delaying teacher schedules.
Editorial: Fighting the newest outbreak: test flu
At the FUHSD Earth Day Event, students taught one another about environmental and health literacy and emphasized campus sustainability.
Editorial: Campus sustainability should not stop with students
When making decisions, there are many factors that class officers may consider that other students may not realize.
Editorial: The importance of empathy for class officers
MEX Magazine strives to make math memorable
MEX Magazine strives to make math memorable
Little Libraries
Little libraries bring communities together, one book at a time
Author Ellie Yang Camp tackles nuances of Asian American identity
Author Ellie Yang Camp tackles nuances of Asian American identity
Flying into junior Jennifer Sahil’s fantasy novel
Flying into junior Jennifer Sahil’s fantasy novel
Aidan Chen’s journey into 3D art and cinematography
Phoebe Tang pursues engineering passions with Funky Monkeys robotics team
Phoebe Tang pursues engineering passions with Funky Monkeys robotics team
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Olivia Yuan)
Communities built out of books
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (David Zhu)
Xara Aman’s journey of growth
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Yvonne Wu)
Building resilience through basketball
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee.
Building passions with Manav Choudhary
This is the poster in room 22 of Dilworth Elementary School that sparked controversy over the inclusion of gender identity in elementary school curriculum.
Curriculum Integrity petitions against gender identity in TK classrooms
Lynbrook students and teachers use their hair to strengthen their identity, self-expression and culture, embracing different textures, colors and religious expressions.
Styling personal identity and expression through hair
Rising temperatures in early October have reached record-breaking numbers of 106 degrees Fahrenheit in San José, corresponding to global temperature trends.
Sweltering heat waves make their way through the Bay Area
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
During the Korean War, Korean soldiers ate army stew, or “budae jjigae”, featuring Spam and fusing local ingredients with American elements.
How food imperialism has shaped global cuisines
Graphic illustration by Anna Cen and Maddy Chang. Photo by Gary Pan.
The Athetic Senate shines a spotlight on school sports
Photo by Amanda Jin.
Interns shape the future of sports medicine
Graphic illustration by Taek Kim. Used with permission by Selen Turkoz.
Selen Turkoz saddles up for success in equestrian
Graphic illustration by Akash Anand. Photo by Amanda Jin.
Importance of sports fundraisers for community causes
Esther Kwan does a flying kick in her red and gold Kung-Fu uniform. Photo by Crystal Zhu and graphic illustration by Inaaya Yousuf.
Junior Esther Kwan kicks her way to international gold
Graphic Illustration by Rebecca Cai
Coldplay’s “Moon Music” creates memorable soundscapes
Graphic Illustration by Rohan Kakhandi, Isabella Chiu, Yvonne Wu
Exploring Halloween across the globe
Graphic by Meadow Shen
Top 10 Frightful Flicks to binge this Halloween
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/indlunchshow24.
InDesign Lunch Fashion Show 2024
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
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
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/indlunchshow24.
InDesign Lunch Fashion Show 2024
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/epicseniorhoco24.
Homecoming: Senior Skit 24-25
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/epicjuniorhoco24.
Homecoming: Junior Skit 24-25
Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 24-25
Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 24-25
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?
Celebrating the year of the dragon: Lunar New Year 2024
Celebrating the year of the dragon: Lunar New Year 2024
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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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Patricia Wei

Patricia Wei, Web Director

Patricia is a senior and a web director for the Epic. To her, journalism is a way of seeing the world with curiosity and compassion. She believes that everyone has a story to tell, and it is an honor for her to hear and share the stories of the people around her.  

All content by Patricia Wei
Patricia Wei is pictured holding the novel "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien, where she gained the inspiration for her column's title.

Reflecting on the stories we carry

Patricia Wei, Web Director
August 13, 2019
Joining a new sport as a senior

Joining a new sport as a senior

Patricia Wei, Web Director
May 3, 2019
Self discovery and sex education: Bringing the truths out from under the sheets into the light

Self discovery and sex education: Bringing the truths out from under the sheets into the light

Rachel Wu and Patricia Wei
May 3, 2019
In My Opinion | Why Kevin Durant’s tirade against the media is valid

[Photo] The NBA is not tea time

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
Lee leads a discussion in her club, Intersections.

[Photo] Amber Lee: Transforming struggles into social change

Hatim Saifee, Web Editor
February 7, 2019

[Video] Erwin and Wong: the voices of “This Viking Life”

Patricia Wei, Web Director
February 1, 2019
Varsity Boys Basketball: Battle for De Anza Boulevard

Varsity Boys Basketball: Battle for De Anza Boulevard

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
January 28, 2019
Junior Jonathan Leslie plays basketball with senior Enereo Gonzales, an ACT student, during the first period PE Inclusive class.

Jonathan Leslie takes the moment on and off the field

Patricia Wei, Web Director
December 14, 2018
Seniors Greg Gontier (left) and Aditya Venkatesh (right) rehearse a scene before the fall showcase.

[Photo] Students come together for fall showcase

Sunny Li, Design Editor
December 14, 2018
Faces of the Game

Faces of the Game

Priyanka Anand, Anusha Kothari, Hatim Saifee, Patricia Wei and Elena Williams
December 6, 2018
Smog from the Camp Fire travelled to the Bay Area (Nov. 16)

[Photo] Student health vs. Education: should schools close due to poor air quality?

Arul Gnanasivam, Photo Editor
December 3, 2018
Senior Yajur Jadcherla: Discovering Indian culture through music

[Video] Senior Yajur Jadcherla: Discovering Indian culture through music

Patricia Wei, Web Director
November 14, 2018
The Class of 1985 created an island in the quad, surrounded by a lake containing two feet of water.

Class of 1985 President Scott Hublou on unforgettable Homecoming

Priyanka Anand and Patricia Wei
November 13, 2018
pe inclusive

[Photo] PE Inclusive fosters bonds with special needs students

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief
November 9, 2018

What Comes After the Rainbow: High School Dating For LGBTQ+

Patricia Wei and Claire Chiu
October 5, 2018
Lights at Lynbrook: Special Education teacher Miguel Alderete

Lights at Lynbrook: Special Education teacher Miguel Alderete

Patricia Wei, Web Director
September 5, 2018
Senior class officers cheer along with the freshmen Class of 2022.

Lynbrook kicks off school year with Comics rally

Kavya Iyer and Patricia Wei
August 31, 2018
Last thoughts before the first day of school

Last thoughts before the first day of school

Patricia Wei, Web Director
August 19, 2018
After 15 years at Lynbrook, Japanese teacher Kumi Kobayashi will be moving to Los Gatos High School for the 2018-2019 school year.

Japanese teacher Kumi Kobayashi reflects on 15 years at Lynbrook

Nicole Ong and Patricia Wei
June 12, 2018
Hou performs at the InDesign Fashion Show on 5/18.

Before I Leave: Lynbrook senior shares a story to inspire and show people that they’re not alone

Patricia Wei, Web Director
May 25, 2018
Students posing with their certificate from Lynbrook acknowledging their achievements.

Future collegiate athletes celebrate commitments to colleges

Nicole Ong, Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 11, 2018
Vaping: an alternate take on cigarettes

Vaping: an alternate take on cigarettes

Risa Mori and Patricia Wei
April 26, 2018
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[Photo] Impact of Buddhism on the development of identity

Tzen-hao Ng, Writer
April 14, 2018

[Video] Junior Adam Katz roars into the spotlight

Diana Xu, Managing Editor
March 29, 2018
Authors visit to share experiences

Authors visit to share experiences

Patricia Wei, Web Director
March 29, 2018
When words cut: verbal abuse at Lynbrook

When words cut: verbal abuse at Lynbrook

Arul Gnanasivam and Patricia Wei
March 29, 2018
The Youth Rise Up: Leading the Charge for Gun Reform

The Youth Rise Up: Leading the Charge for Gun Reform

Patricia Wei and Srinidhi Seshadri
March 16, 2018

[Video] Lynbrook celebrates Regeneron STS Scholars

Ashley Song, Design Editor
January 25, 2018
Lynbrook: 2017 in Photos

Lynbrook: 2017 in Photos

Patricia Wei and Srinidhi Seshadri
January 9, 2018

Violence sparks at Great America

Patricia Wei, Web Director
December 7, 2017
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[Photo] Marching Band places second at season-end competition

Risa Mori, In-Depth Editor
November 30, 2017
The political year in review

The political year in review

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
November 8, 2017

Predicaments of overlooked immigrants

Patricia Wei, Web Director
November 2, 2017
Radence Tsow hurdles over competition with his dog

[Video] Radence Tsow hurdles over competition with his dog

Michelle Lum, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2017

Viking Spotlight Episode 3: Mr. Bale and Dr. Stevens

Srinidhi Seshadri, Web Editor
October 22, 2017

Viking Spotlight Episode 2: New Teachers

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
September 29, 2017
Apple's new campus construction disrupts local communities

Apple’s new campus construction disrupts local communities

Patricia Wei, Web Director
September 28, 2017

Sibling athletes work their way to the top together

Patricia Wei, Web Director
September 28, 2017

More than 70 clubs showcased at Club Info Day

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
September 12, 2017
Varsity football plays home opener against Andrew Hill

Varsity football plays home opener against Andrew Hill

Patricia Wei, Nicole Ong and Ashley Song
September 2, 2017
Five Songs to Evoke Creative Vibes

Five Songs to Evoke Creative Vibes

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
August 28, 2017
Lynbrook celebrates Spirit Week and rally

Lynbrook celebrates Spirit Week and rally

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
August 26, 2017
Lauren Okamoto flips and dives her way into CCS

Lauren Okamoto flips and dives her way into CCS

Patricia Wei, Web Director
May 25, 2017

Editorial: Awareness of emergency protocols needed to ensure safety

Patricia Wei and Alex Xu
May 25, 2017

When I was a senior: Chemistry teacher Lester Leung

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 23, 2017

When I was a senior: Science teacher Denise Stuart

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 23, 2017

When I was a senior: Art teacher Paul Willson

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 22, 2017

When I was a senior: Physics teacher David Taylor

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 20, 2017

When I was a senior: Spanish teacher Julie Morelos

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 19, 2017

When I was a senior: Physics teacher Annie Reynolds

Srinidhi Seshadri and Patricia Wei
May 18, 2017
The perceptions of beauty at work

The perceptions of beauty at work

Michyla Lin and Patricia Wei
April 27, 2017

Proposed changes to sexual education cause dissent

Patricia Wei, Web Director
April 27, 2017