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Team A takes poses before winning the final round of the Santa Clara County competition against Prospect High School, which allowed them to qualify for the Teach Democracy CRF Mock Trial state competition. Photo used with permission from Mark Shem
Mock Trial team competes at CRF California Competition
Volunteers pick up recycled paper weekly from different classrooms and collect them in a larger bin by the basketball courts.
FUHSD implements new recycling program across schools
Students visit booths to learn about volunteer and job opportunities and mental health resources.
City of Cupertino and Intra-District council host Teen Resouce Fair
Read to learn about events regarding school, local, national and international news. Photo used with permission from Amanda Jin, Photo by Jeff Chiu/Ap, Photo by J. Scott Applewhite/Ap, Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP
Campus, community and world events to note
Officers of Students for Literacy, a club that encourages interest in literature, promotes their organization to attract new members. Photos used with permission from Ella Yuan and Anish Lakkapragada
Technology and literature clubs merge to join common interests
Through Weekend Writings, Eileen slowly became more fluent in English and found a new method to express herself.
Expressing myself through pen and paper
Paywalls prevent many people from being able to access accurate and important information.
The detriments of locking truth behind paywalls
The growing controversy of consumer boycotts has caused many debates on whether or not these practices are actually effective.
Are consumer boycotts actually effective?
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
Although movie adaptations of books will never be perfect, they deserve more credit than they are currently getting.
Don’t judge a book’s movie adaptation by its cover
Through Weekend Writings, Eileen slowly became more fluent in English and found a new method to express herself.
Expressing myself through pen and paper
Despite only beginning photography recently, Qianzi Loo uses it as a form of self expression.
A world through another lens
Through the lessons that her grandfather taught her while walking with her to school, Daeun developed a passion for math and incorporated her grandfathers teachings when tutoring her own students.
What mentorship means to me
Through tutoring refugees, Taek became more open-minded and could better relate to other people.
Tutoring cures my indifference
In high school, Olivia worked hard to improve her Mandarin skills, which led her back to her Chinese roots.
Rediscovering fluency
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
Lynbrooks support and promotion for programs such as the Job Shadow helps students explore more unconventional career paths.
Editorial: Encouraging the exploration of post-secondary pathways
Out of the options presented at the board meeting, the district should choose to pursue the second option: phasing out one world language class from each FUHSD school besides Lynbrook and Homestead High School.
Editorial: District should preserve world language classes
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
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Olivia Yuan)
Communities built out of books
Switching their mics on, Lynbrook podcasters sit down to open discussions about everything from psychology to immunology. Photo used with permission from Himani Kunjal.
Lynbrook podcasters share stories and insight
At 14 years old, Kalbhavi developed EasyBZ, a cost-effective microneedle patch that allows for the transmission of drugs without the use of traditional or hypodermic needles. Photo used with permission from Shripriya Kalbhavi.
Shripriya Kalbhavi develops microneedle patch in medical breakthrough
With only his phone for a camera, a tripod and a ring light, Ho implements clever editing styles with CapCut to deliver high-quality videos and capture his audience’s attention using quick choppy video clips and catchy music. Photo used with permission from Nick Ho.
Nicholas Ho forges his path through fashion content
Kickkat members and juniors Sriman Ratnapu, Jayadev Ghanta, Vineeth Yenduri and Jonathan Bruennert and sophomore Bruhath Batla performed at the Valkyries show in January. Not pictured: juniors Daniel Wan and Aryan Patnaik.
Striking a chord with the Kickkats band
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
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee.
Rediscovering Piano in Philanthropy
A. CGI was frst introduced in the 1958 live-action flm, “Vertigo,” in the opening sequence animation. John Whitney, a pioneer of the age, experimented to bring about a feeling of vertigo. B. In 1986 “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” introduced novel concepts like the digital morphing of face. CGI was quickly becoming an indispensable and increasingly popular tool for directors and flmmakers. C. In 1999, “The Matrix” made a breakthrough in CGI. With multiple cameras, flm directors Katsuhiro Otomo and Yuen Woo-ping created the famous airborne fght scenes and bullet-dodging slow-motion shots. D. “Dune 2” was lauded for its fght scenes and the fact that it was almost impossible to tell what was and wasn’t CGI, with the general public praising the seamless integration of the special efects.
The digital frontier of Computer Generated Images
Ever heard of pigs leading a revolution and seizing total domination over a government? No? Well, that’s satire for you: truth, dressed up in absurdity and hidden between the lines.
This is satire: Literature’s wicked grin
Unveiling the truth behind eating disorders
Unveiling the truth behind eating disorders
Cookies allow users a personalized experience, where they are presented with personalized advertisements or content based on their browsing history. These ads often create a feeling of being watched by discreetly collecting user data.
How website designs manipulate user behavior
Excessive plastic waste imbues food with microplastics, evidenced by poor packaging leaking microplastics into groceries and trace microplastics appearing in mass-produced goods.
Microplastics and its invisible inevitability
Dedicated to both academics and their sport, many student athletes juggle school work and practice daily, often sacrificing time with friends or sleep — and as a result, face burnout.
Running on empty: The consequences of burnout
High school sports associations should allow referees to review footage during and after games.
Video challenges could improve high school sports
Senior Adarsh Iyer has committed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for cross country and track and field, continuing his running journey at their top-ranked Division III program.
Adarsh Iyer runs the distance to MIT
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has shaken the world of women’s volleyball with its recent decision on Feb. 20 to allow double touches by setters in offensive plays.
NCAA women’s volleyball rule change sparks controversy
Senior Natalie Yang executes a Biellmann spin at the 2019 figure skating Crystalline Showcase.
Senior Natalie Yang carves her passion on ice
Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASBs first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
Adding a little color with Holi
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Senior Prom Fashion Show
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Being firefighters, since 1986
Being firefighters, since 1986
Despite Grande seemingly putting forth her best effort into musical innovation, “Eternal Sunshine” ultimately fails to execute an emotional tone effectively.
Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ loses its shine
Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASBs first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
Adding a little color with Holi
Being firefighters, since 1986
Being firefighters, since 1986
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
From Chicago Rummy to Final Fantasy XIV, students and teachers reflect on how their experiences with games have been impactful in creating meaningful memories.
Game memories, since 1965
Your guide to off-campus study spots
Your guide to off-campus study spots
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/spromfashionshow.
Senior Prom Fashion Show
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Junior Prom 2024: An Aurorean Dream
Junior Prom 2024: An Aurorean Dream
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
2024 Underclassmen Showdown Rally
2024 Underclassmen Showdown Rally
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
Shine a light on Diwali and its true meaning
Shine a light on Diwali and its true meaning
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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Ashley Huang

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor

(she/her) Ashley is a junior and this year's sports editor. Outside of journalism, she loves playing the violin, dancing, and playing with her cat.

All content by Ashley Huang
Ever heard of pigs leading a revolution and seizing total domination over a government? No? Well, that’s satire for you: truth, dressed up in absurdity and hidden between the lines.

This is satire: Literature’s wicked grin

Ashley Huang and Susanna Tang
April 1, 2024
Rather than adhering to rigid tradition, we should accept that the definitions of these terms are ever-changing, as encouraging these changes can lead to improvements and progress within both realms.

Blurring the line between sports and arts

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
When online mobs flood mainstream discussions every couple of years after the latest “woke, social justice warrior, liberal-agenda-pushing” video game releases — wanting to keep politics out of video games — what they truly mean to say is “we don’t want politics we don’t agree with in video games.”

Everything is political, including video games.

Ashley Huang and Myles Kim
February 12, 2024
Wong arrives at the SCV Rehabilitation Center for physical therapy after initial care at the UCSF Medical Center. Photo used with permission from Marilyn Wong.

Assistant Principal Eric Wong’s road to recovery

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
December 11, 2023
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

Ashley Huang and Crystal Zhu
November 6, 2023
Lynbrook’s first ever Moon Festival celebration

Lynbrook’s first ever Moon Festival celebration

Ashley Huang and Chelsea Lee
October 10, 2023
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

Ashley Huang, Vidushi Upadhyay, Vihaan Patel, Crystal Zhu, Olivia Yuan and Susanna Tang
August 30, 2023
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

Ashley Huang, Vidushi Upadhyay, Vihaan Patel, Crystal Zhu, Olivia Yuan and Susanna Tang
August 30, 2023
Chemicals released into the ecosystem affecting marine life.

Sunscreen’s effects from beach to bleach

Ashley Huang and Lilly Wu
June 2, 2023
The hazy diction of translated text is often left unnoticed and can stifle fluent and authentic communication or complete appreciation of secondary literary works.

Words aren’t enough: exploring limits of translation

Susanna Tang and Ashley Huang
May 8, 2023
The proposal reignited debate over the eligibility of transgender student athletes to compete, with some arguing that Title IX should protect fairness and inclusivity in womens sports.

[Photo] New Biden proposal addresses transgender athletes

Nicole Ge, Staffer
May 8, 2023
The physical and emotional toll that sleep deprivation takes on ones body is clear through two phenomena caused by natural brain activity: daydreaming and REM-sleep dreaming.

Wake up. Let’s look into sleep deprivation.

Ashley Huang and Susanna Tang
March 10, 2023

Snapping back to reality

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Minimum wages across the Bay Area increased after the enactment of Senate Bill Three.

New year updates to minimum wages and taxes

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Staffers Samiya Anwar and Ashley Huang share their opinions on the free speech debate.

Expressed or repressed speech?

Ashley Huang and Samiya Anwar
December 12, 2022

Free speech…

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
December 12, 2022
Jar of Secrets, Advice and Questions

Jar of Secrets, Advice and Questions

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
New Viking Staff Assembles!

New Viking Staff Assembles!

Qianzi Loo, Daeun Chung and Ashley Huang
October 13, 2022
Yoomi Van Horne

Yoomi Van Horne

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Adam Pagura

Adam Pagura

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Larry Wenner

Larry Wenner

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Student views on the schedule change

Student views on the schedule change

Ashley Huang, Sports Editor
October 10, 2022
The Class of 2026 is introduced to Lynbrooks clubs through the Freshmen Orientation Club Showcase. Photo by Jasmine Rihal and Surya Saraf.

Freshmen welcomed with orientation club showcase

Katie Chin, Jasmine Rihal, Sophie Au, Larry Wang, Surya Saraf and Ashley Huang
August 21, 2022
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