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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
What Jiahe Lu learned through teaching math
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
What Jiahe Lu learned through teaching math
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
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Youqi Huang

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor

Youqi is a senior and a Copy Editor. In her free time, she likes to watch soccer and watch movies.

All content by Youqi Huang
There’s nothing to gain from sticking with Spurs, who have proven themselves more likely to ruin than make my weekend. Still, I’m not going anywhere.

Tottenham sucks

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
April 5, 2022
As admissions officers seek to make minute distinctions between equally hard working, promising applicants, they must consider if, and which, students are being provided with the resources to find their fit.

Survival of the fittest

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
March 8, 2022
All about crypto

All about crypto

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
February 1, 2022
The Giants advanced further in the MLB season than in past years.

Giants score giant ticket to postseason

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
November 9, 2021
Fulk retires as DECA adviser after 9 years

Fulk retires as DECA adviser after 9 years

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
May 7, 2021
While in a normal year ELD students would constantly interact with English speakers at school, in remote learning they are surrounded by their native language. This shift has made the year a uniquely challenging one for Lynbrook’s English learners.

Lynbrook’s ELD program adapts to distance learning

Elena Williams and Youqi Huang
March 17, 2021
Kronk poses with key ingredients: spinach, garlic, shallot and cream cheese behind a plate of spinach puffs!

Disney recipe review: Spinach puffs from “The Emperor’s New Groove”

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
March 12, 2021
Companies initiate a runaway cycle of attractive benefit that draws politicians toward the private sector when they pay politicians inflated speaking fees.

Politicians must stay above the influence of private interest

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
February 3, 2021
Gov. Newsom appointed Californias first Latino Senator and first African American Secretary of State in Padilla and Weber, respectively.

Newsom makes history with landmark Senator and Secretary of State appointments

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
January 18, 2021
Alexa Kwan, 17, commits to swim at UC Davis and will study managerial economics as part of the university’s Class of 2025.

Senior Alexa Kwan commits to swim at UC Davis

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
December 9, 2020
The valley has gone through a complete transformation in the last 100 years from a primarily agrarian society to an urban region with a high concentration of tech companies.

Silicon Valley: From fruit trees to computer chips

Youqi Huang and Rachel Wu
November 4, 2020

Informed voting: Guide to measures on the 2020 General Election ballot

Sunny Li, Youqi Huang, Lillian Fu and Sophie Au
October 30, 2020
Early AP exam registration disproportionately impacts low income students, with its far-reaching consequences ultimately harming students regardless of socioeconomic status.

Early AP Registration hurts student performance

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
October 7, 2020
FUHSD forms task force to address COVID-19 challenges

FUHSD forms task force to address COVID-19 challenges

Audrey Wong and Youqi Huang
May 25, 2020
Graduate students demanding a $1412 COLA to be added to their salaries were met with aggression and intimidation tactics by the UC system.

UC retaliation against COLA strikers not in accordance with their principles

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
April 9, 2020
Freshman Emma Tu, Tu-wenty Tu-wenty Three Class President

Freshman Emma Tu, Tu-wenty Tu-wenty Three Class President

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
April 1, 2020
Junior Navya Bhakta on navigating through high school

Junior Navya Bhakta on navigating through high school

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
March 30, 2020
Multi-talented Melissa McCullough: alto saxophone, varsity pitcher and ice hockey player

Multi-talented Melissa McCullough: alto saxophone, varsity pitcher and ice hockey player

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
March 27, 2020
Katie Chung, when asked about her plans for the future: “My hope for the future is that I can create something bigger than myself and bring someone comfort and happiness through my creative pursuits. I still remember the joy and inspiration I felt while watching the animation Your Name, and I hope I can make something that’ll bring that same joy to someone else.”

Creative freshman Katie Chung: artist, customizer, PR commissioner

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)’s made its appearance in January, misconceptions and myths have run rampant.

Novel coronavirus: unmasking the epidemic

Youqi Huang and Diana Kohr
February 26, 2020
Juniors Pranav Chittharanjan and Nivi Madhan are members of Saratoga’s Youth Commission.

Saratoga teen commission leaders serve city and youth

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
January 29, 2020
Alumna Grace Ling poses with her booth, showcasing her work on sale.

Craft faire sells holiday cheer

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
December 11, 2019
These three students take action to drive change on environmental issues.

Environmentalists on campus

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor
November 5, 2019
Homecoming: Freshman Skit 19-20

Homecoming: Freshman Skit 19-20

Priyanka Anand, Youqi Huang, Anusha Kothari and Sunny Li
October 24, 2019
Funds and donations are vital in financing Lynbrook’s sports teams, but with money coming in from three main sources how do funds from each source support Lynbrook athletic teams?

Financial aspects behind Lynbrook sports teams

Youqi Huang and Rachel Wu
October 2, 2019
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