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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
A beacon of light for the Lynbrook community, family and friends, Boehm is remembered for her unwavering support and kindness for Lynbrook students during her tenure.
In memory of Judy Boehm, former ASB Financial Technician
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
Lynbrook band Kimchee Masala blends their cultural identities to create mouth-watering music.
Kimchee Masala spices up Lynbrook music
Beyond initial shine, peer into stories behind Lynbrook students favorite pieces.
Sparkling stories behind students’ jewelry
Aarush cooking with a smile, pan still sizzling.
Aarush Narang brings a new world of favor to his table
Juniors Aishani Chikkareddy and Kyrsten Su are avid participants in Peer Court and work to help students receive second chances.
Peer Court: for students, by students
Emojis have slid into your DMs
Emojis have slid into your DMs
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
Taylor sees track as both a team sport and individual sport, with a blend between attributes including self-control and being at his best for both him and his teammates.
Evan Taylor commits to Virginia Tech for track and field
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.
Lost in translation.
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
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.
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
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2023
Winter Rally 2023: Pixar
Winter Rally 2023: Pixar
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
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
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 OBrien, where she gained the inspiration for her columns 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

February 27, 2019
Lee leads a discussion in her club, Intersections.

[Photo] Amber Lee: Transforming struggles into social change

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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
Apples 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