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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
Graphic Illustration by Irene Hwang.
Falling for fall desserts
Graphic Illustration by Daeun Chung
College mythbusting with Mr. Roy
Saturday with Santa
Saturday with Santa
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
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.
Saturday with Santa
Saturday with Santa
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
Graphic Illustration by Irene Hwang.
Falling for fall desserts
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
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
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?
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Ria Phelan

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager

Ria Phelan is a senior and is in her second year in the Epic. Outside of school, Ria enjoys playing sports and spending time with her friends. She also participates in many school activities and loves to stay involved. Although she stays active, you can find her binging Netflix on the weekend and staying in bed till noon.

All content by Ria Phelan
If Feinstein has experienced the decline of old age, she should take it upon herself to step down.

Who determines if you’re fit to sit?

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
May 26, 2022
Tattoos have evolved into a way for people to express themselves and recognize important symbols in their life.

Viking bodies become canvases for personality

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
May 3, 2022
What are Lynbrook students’ opinions on whether to mask or not to mask?

To mask or not to mask?

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
April 5, 2022
Healthy relationships sometimes buckle due to psychological factors and harmful habits, which can negatively influence future relationships.

Identifying toxic relationships

Amishi Chandra and Ria Phelan
February 1, 2022
Epic staffer reviews epic energy drinks

Epic staffer reviews epic energy drinks

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
November 9, 2021
Dress codes promote an outdated agenda, disturbing progress in individualism and feminism.

Public high school dress codes are out of style

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
October 6, 2021
Club approval and review process continues through remote learning

Club approval and review process continues through remote learning

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
April 21, 2021
The limited drama series “The Queens Gambit” may not seem thrilling at first glance, but within a few episodes, each move the characters make keeps viewers at the edge of their seat. 

“The Queen’s Gambit” traps us one move at a time

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
March 17, 2021
The student body’s view of student government has changed over the years.

A look into student governments of the past

Sophie Au and Ria Phelan
February 19, 2021
Christmas in the Park.

Holiday spots around the Bay Area

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
December 9, 2020
Many concerns over the presidential candidates have come up throughout their campaigns and into the current election. One of them is about Democratic candidate Joe Biden, who is constantly questioned on his ability to lead the country because of a speech impediment that he has had since he was a child.

Biden should be judged on policy, not stutter

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
November 3, 2020
Regardless of whether election mail is classified as first-class for priority shipping, it is highly advisable for voters everywhere to get their ballots in as soon as possible. With delays still present in the USPS’s delivery system, the sooner ballots are mailed, the better.

USPS and COVID-19 protocol may cause delayed votes

Ria Phelan, Business/PR Manager
October 7, 2020
Lynbrook athletes have found Strava beneficial for not only improving their physical health but also maintaining their social health in a time where in-person interactions are discouraged.

Staff and student athletes stay active with Strava

Ria Phelan and Allison Hsieh
August 20, 2020
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