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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
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
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
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
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
Studio 74’s performance captured the hearts of its viewers, many of whom were entranced by the touching and reflective enactment of the true crime. Photo used with permission from Alex Giaquinta. Graphic illustration by Deeksha Raj.
Studio 74 performers bring ‘the Laramie Project’ to life
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
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
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
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
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
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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Kaylin Li

Kaylin Li, Web Editor

Kaylin is a senior and is excited to be a web editor for the Epic this year! She loves chocolate (preferably dark) and noodles. You can normally catch her reading light novels and c-novels or watching YouTube videos.

All content by Kaylin Li
COVID-19 podcast: Valhalla Yearbook

COVID-19 podcast: Valhalla Yearbook

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 podcast: Indesign episode 2

COVID-19 podcast: Indesign episode 2

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
May 30, 2020
School closure has wiped many traditional senior activities off the calendar, including an in-person graduation.

Senior graduation goes virtual

Kaylin Li and Stella Huang
May 25, 2020
Unity in the face of the coronavirus

Unity in the face of the coronavirus

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
May 25, 2020
This box contains all the materials needed to practice suturing, in which surgeons carefully sew up a wound.

Neuroscience and Pre-medicine club host medical circuit

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
February 7, 2020
Seniors gather in the quad for the gambit, a chance to either gain points in this years senior game or have their points halved.

[Photo] The Academy recruits players for the senior game

Stella Huang, Photo Editor
April 16, 2020
Commuting via Via Cupertino

Commuting via Via Cupertino

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
April 10, 2020
Collegeboard made changes to the AP exam to accommodate for COVID-19

CollegeBoard modifies AP exam procedures

Kaylin Li and Audrey Wong
April 3, 2020
Social studies teacher Jeffrey Bale poses with bottles of disinfectant.

[Photo] FUHSD combats novel Coronavirus

Aileen Xue, Editors-in-Chief
March 24, 2020
School closure to be extended until May 1

School closure to be extended until May 1

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 27, 2020

A love letter to Wuhan, China

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 24, 2020
Seniors Lucy Sun and Ruijia Xing sit in the cafeteria with their masks on during brunch of Friday, March 13, the last day before the school announced its closure.

Lynbrook to be closed for three weeks in response to COVID-19

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 15, 2020
Relive the 2010s with our decade package!

[Photo] 2010s decade recap

February 24, 2020
The hiring process consists of (1) an application, interview, and authorization from Athletic Director, (2) Concussion Training and First Aid and CPR Certification, and (3) Compliance with the Athletic Code of Ethical Conduct

Insight into the coach hiring process at Lynbrook

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
February 26, 2020
Senior Twisha Sundararajan recounts her high school journey to the audience.

Wellness Panel prepares freshmen for their high school journeys

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
December 29, 2019
Esports players use various equipment while gaming, such as consoles, large monitors and headphones.

Esports: the world of competitive gaming

Shamita Gurusu and Kaylin Li
December 11, 2019
Artist rendition of possible security camera monitoring screen

Examining Lynbrook security cameras

Alara Dasdan and Kaylin Li
November 5, 2019
Epic staff tries to become TikTock famous.

[Photo] Epic staffers try to go viral on TikTok

Ron Aich, Mei Corricello and Kavya Iyer
October 21, 2019
Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Homecoming: Football Game 19-20

Audrey Wong, Bennie Chang, Anusha Kothari and Kaylin Li
November 1, 2019
Elizabeth Slaughter is one of Lynbrook’s new Pre-Calculus Honors and AP Calculus AB teachers, after being a student teacher for Vivian Frazita

[Photo] Math teacher Elizabeth Slaughter shares her story and passion for teaching

October 8, 2019
Lynbrook alumni Luca Signore now teacher PE, World History and US History

[Photo] Meet new history teacher and cross country coach, Luca Signore!

October 7, 2019
Connie Leung, the new chemistry teacher

[Photo] Meet new chemistry teacher Connie Leung!

October 7, 2019
Lynbrook starts the new school year with a new member to the guidance team, meet Susie Taylor

[Photo] Meet our new guidance counselor, Susie Taylor!

October 7, 2019
Art teacher Haviland Hage poses in her classroom during lunch. Behind her, the whiteboard is covered in artwork and notes for her class.

[Photo] Hage frames her goals for Lynbrook Art

September 27, 2019
Math teacher Anshul Agrawal sits in her classroom after school.

[Photo] Agarwal reflects on her first month as a viking

September 27, 2019
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Larry Laskowski shares room 001 with fellow physics teacher Thanh Nguyen. Laskowski poses in front of a poster with the equations of motion often used in Physics class.

[Photo] Meet Mr. Laskowski, our newest physics teacher

October 7, 2019
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Saying goodbye

Dhriti Iyer and Kaylin Li
May 31, 2019
Politics in the digital age: from daily life to elections

Politics in the digital age: from daily life to elections

Melissa Chen and Kaylin Li
May 31, 2019
Aditya Venkatesh playing the Beast (left) and Meghna Kaligotla playing Belle (right)

Behind the curtain: Lynbrook presents Beauty and the Beast

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
May 3, 2019
Oh, the places you’ll go after high school

Oh, the places you’ll go after high school

Kaylin Li and Sadhana Sarma
May 3, 2019
Behind the Scenes: Lynbrook Dramas Musical Beauty and the Beast

Behind the Scenes: Lynbrook Drama’s Musical “Beauty and the Beast”

Kaylin Li and Alisha Naidu
April 25, 2019
The multigenerational impact of grandparents

The multigenerational impact of grandparents

Kaylin Li and Christy Yu
March 29, 2019
How to finish second semester senior year

How to finish second semester senior year

Jonathan Ye and Kaylin Li
March 29, 2019
Art illustration by Christy Yu. Graphic illustration by Elena Williams.

Respect Marie Kondo’s Japanese culture

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
March 1, 2019

Governor Newsom establishes goals for the new year

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
February 1, 2019
New California bill combats recent wildfires

New California bill combats recent wildfires

Kaylin Li, Web Editor
October 5, 2018
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