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Junior Sohil Rathi, senior Selena Yang, chemistry teacher Lester Leung, calculus teacher Jeremy Dybdahl, biology teacher Nicole Della Santina and physics teacher Thanh Nguyen compete to answer questions in the theater.
Science Club brings back student-teacher Science Bowl, formerly annual tradition
Assistant principal David Erwin introduces "Screenagers Next Chapter," a documentary on teen device use.
“Screenagers Next Chapter” explores device-induced anxiety
Sophomores T. J. Houston, Rohin Saharoy and Quincy Wu discuss a draft resolution.
Revamped Viking MUN makes a splash
California's general election ballot this year included propositions that targeted a wide range of hot-button issues, from climate change to crime.
The impact of California’s passed and failed propositions
Top left: Kenji Furushiro, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of North California executive director and secretary, introduced the JCCNC as part of a Nov. 20 speaker and company visit to Japanese 4 Honors students. Top right: Located in Sunnyvale, the planned Design and Collaboration Facility will foster national semiconductor research and development. Bottom left: During the week of Nov. 20, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other university systems across the country, announced free tuition for financially eligible students, effective starting in fall 2025. Bottom right: A Nov. 18 demonstration in New Zealand defending indigenous Maōri rights and opposing the proposed Treaty Principles Bill was one of the biggest protests in the country's history.
Campus, community and world events
Popular DC superhero Superman wins against fellow DC superhero Batman for his optimistic messages and positive influence on future generations, despite Batman's more extensive following.
Batman or Superman, for real
California's recently passed Proposition 2 provides $8.5 billion in funding towards improving school facilities,
Equal facilities lead to equal futures
The FUHSD board should increase outreach opportunities for students to participate in district activities, while students should engage in board efforts.
Editorial: Bridging the gap between district board and students
Junior Brian Lee holds up prayer beads, a symbol of his atheist identity amid his Buddhist family.
A different prayer in a Buddhist household
As curriculum passages shorten, students lose reading stamina and interest toward reading.
Student reading stamina raises educational questions
Junior Brian Lee holds up prayer beads, a symbol of his atheist identity amid his Buddhist family.
A different prayer in a Buddhist household
Moving west, east and west again
Moving west, east and west again
Looking back and moving forward
Looking back and moving forward
Touch, taste, sight and smell in a digital world
Touch, taste, sight and smell in a digital world
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Atoms or Aristotle?
The FUHSD board should increase outreach opportunities for students to participate in district activities, while students should engage in board efforts.
Editorial: Bridging the gap between district board and students
Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus
Editorial: Initiating safer traffic practices around campus
Editorial: Schoolwide phone policy should assist responsible usage
Editorial: Schoolwide phone policy should assist responsible usage
The recent influx of "test flu" has led to absences on test days, disrupting the learning environment and delaying teacher schedules.
Editorial: Fighting the newest outbreak: test flu
At the FUHSD Earth Day Event, students taught one another about environmental and health literacy and emphasized campus sustainability.
Editorial: Campus sustainability should not stop with students
Products from each student business, including seasonal smoothies, tie dye shirts, and sugar scubs, hand sanitizers, and hand soaps.
Student businesses provide postsecondary training
Senior Jack Dang has curated a YouTube channel featuring his personal and business journeys.
Turning life into a movie with Jack Dang
Anas Gadelrab and Shreyas Anand have found a passion in providing haircuts for their friends. Photos used with permission by Shreyas Anand and Anas Gadelrab.
Anas Gadelrab and Shreyas Anand finding joy in styling hair
The process of choosing the perfect book and delivering it to the student unfolds in three steps: the student fills out a questionnaire, a librarian finds a perfect match, and the book is given back with a handwritten note and festive wrapping.
The intricate art of book matchmaking
MEX Magazine strives to make math memorable
MEX Magazine strives to make math memorable
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
With former President Donald Trump’s second term on the way, Project 2025 is a realistic template for the sweeping changes that could be made to the country. Project 2025’s policies would include cutting funding for federal education programs, denying LGBTQ+ identity, restricting abortion and carrying out the largest deportation effort in American history. The manifesto is a product of The Heritage Foundation.
Project 2025’s potential impact on America’s future
Fortunato Depero's 1914 painting "Futurist Motorcycle" parallels Tesla's Cybertruck.
Futurism and fascism’s enduring legacy in the modern technological world
Rent control laws regulate the amount of rent that landlords can demand from their tenants, usually by limiting how much rent can be increased. Used with permission from Pexels.
Amid state housing crisis, rent control remains contentious
This is the poster in room 22 of Dilworth Elementary School that sparked controversy over the inclusion of gender identity in elementary school curriculum.
Curriculum Integrity petitions against gender identity in TK classrooms
Lynbrook students and teachers use their hair to strengthen their identity, self-expression and culture, embracing different textures, colors and religious expressions.
Styling personal identity and expression through hair
Observing an ongoing soccer game, a parent supports their daughter from the sidelines.
Parental influence in shaping student athlete success
From weeks to months in advance of the official season, many sports have preseason to train certain techniques and bond with teammates.
Preseasons are the blueprint for success
Graphic illustration by Anna Cen and Maddy Chang. Photo by Gary Pan.
The Athetic Senate shines a spotlight on school sports
Photo by Amanda Jin.
Interns shape the future of sports medicine
Graphic illustration by Taek Kim. Used with permission by Selen Turkoz.
Selen Turkoz saddles up for success in equestrian
Sanskriti 2024
Sanskriti 2024
Wicked is the classic “Wizard of Oz” story reimagined, told from the perspective of Elphaba, the green-skinned woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the popular and beloved Good Witch.
Wickedly emotional performances bring Broadway to the big screen
With the release of their new album, “Moon Music,” Coldplay encourages listeners to look beyond the boundaries of Earth and find solace and a sense of shared love in our limitless universe.
Coldplay’s “Moon Music” creates memorable soundscapes
Graphic Illustration by Rohan Kakhandi, Isabella Chiu, Yvonne Wu
Exploring Halloween across the globe
Graphic by Meadow Shen
Top 10 Frightful Flicks to binge this Halloween
Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics
Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics
Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day
Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day
Nostalgic memories, since 2010
Nostalgic memories, since 2010
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASB's first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
Adding a little color with Holi
Nostalgia
Nostalgia
Gaming the system
Gaming the system
Lost in translation.
Lost in translation.
Sanskriti 2024
Sanskriti 2024
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/indlunchshow24.
InDesign Lunch Fashion Show 2024
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
Homecoming: Dance 24-25
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/epicseniorhoco24.
Homecoming: Senior Skit 24-25
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/epicjuniorhoco24.
Homecoming: Junior Skit 24-25
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

the Epic
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
Nicole Ong

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief

As a Singaporean-American teenager passionate about politics, American History, and social justice, Nicole aims to reflect these passions in her writing. She hopes to inspire others in the same way that many have inspired her. Nicole also writes poetry. Her sleep schedule remains a mystery to many, she loves 80’s music and wholesome memes. Say hi when you see her around campus!

All content by Nicole Ong
Class of 2020

Class of 2020

Nicole Ong, Aileen Xue, Enzo Cabaltica, Ashley Song and Diana Xu
June 3, 2020
While the highway is usually bustling with cars at rush hour, only a few cars speed down the freeway after Santa Clara County implemented shelter-in-place policies to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Photo taken on March 23.

[Photo] End of 2019-2020 school year highlights

Audrey Wong, Managing Editor
May 29, 2020
Crash Landing on You

Crash Landing on You

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
May 25, 2020

3 shows to binge watch while in quarantine

Ron Aich, Nicole Ong and Michelle Zhu
May 25, 2020
COVID dreaming: Where do we go from here?

COVID dreaming: Where do we go from here?

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
May 25, 2020

ACTIVISM/POLITICS SPINOFFS

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

INTEREST-SPECIFIC SPINOFFS

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

IDENTITY-BASED SPINOFFS

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

A guide to Subtle Asian Traits spinoffs

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

“Saving face” might mean not saving your face at all

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
The story's headline and writer's name superimposed on a darkened picture of the Cupertino City Center.

Goodbye, Cupertino

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Writer Nicole Ong stands wearing the surgical mask donned by many as protection from the newfound virus; she holds a sign saying "Chinese ≠ Coronavirus."

Coronavirus does not excuse racism

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Headline with cupid arrow

Rate the date spot

Nicole Ong and Dhriti Iyer
January 29, 2020
Writer Nicole Ong shares some of her favorite songs to listen to when studying.

Chill beats for the best of study sessions

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
December 4, 2019
Remembering Jennifer Gross

Remembering Jennifer Gross: A woman who touched the hearts of many

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
Writer Nicole Ong poses with her signature Pearl Milk Tea.

Pearl milk tea and all it means to me

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
Picture of the Singapore skyline with the headline written across.

Lost in Translation: Redefining what Asian American means to me

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
Photo of the Singapore skyline with the headline and writer's name overlaid on the photo.

Boys tennis overcomes challenges through the season

Boys tennis overcomes challenges through the season

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
May 3, 2019
4 new laws passed by California

Four of California’s recently enacted laws

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
February 1, 2019
Epic staff members try to make gingerbread houses in 10 minutes

Epic staff members try to make gingerbread houses in 10 minutes

Dhriti Iyer, Medha Upadhyay, Christy Yu, Anusha Kothari, Srinidhi Seshadri and Nicole Ong
December 14, 2018
Graphic Illustrations by Alisha Naidu and Pranav Misra

A look into seasonal depression: winter blues and summertime sadness

Anusha Kothari and Nicole Ong
December 12, 2018
Nicole holds a laptop showing an image from the opening sequence of "Queer Eye." The photo is black and white and shows all five members of the Fab 5.

Netflix’s “Queer Eye” breaks stereotypes and sparks discussion about race, gender and sexuality

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
November 14, 2018
Five songs to add more fright and delight to your Halloween night

Five songs to add more fright and delight to your Halloween night

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
October 31, 2018
The reality of mental health for the model minority

The reality of mental health for the model minority

Nicole Ong and Divya Nelakonda
October 5, 2018
Behind the “Model Minority” myth: How do I, an Asian American student, tackle mental health?

Behind the “Model Minority” myth: How do I, an Asian American student, tackle mental health?

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
October 5, 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
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Toxic

Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Toxic

Divya Nelakonda and Nicole Ong
May 24, 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
Future freshman officer elections modified

Future freshman officer elections modified

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
April 26, 2018
America's past: not such a blast

America’s past: not such a blast

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 29, 2018

Who does your feminism include?

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
March 1, 2018
Students at Tam High School in Calif. participate in a vigil for victims of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, showing that the grief and anger is experienced by us all. Photo by Fabrice Florin under Creative Commons license.

I am angry that this is our reality: Reacting to the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
February 22, 2018

Web freedom at risk with loss of Net Neutrality

Nicole Ong and Michelle Lum
January 25, 2018
Hugs and Performances: ASB holds Kindness Week

Hugs and Performances: ASB holds Kindness Week

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
November 20, 2017
Unmasking the realities of the Tinkerbell Effect

Unmasking the realities of the Tinkerbell Effect

Nicole Ong and Sadhana Sarma
November 2, 2017
Athletic trainer helps players back on their feet

Athletic trainer helps players back on their feet

Nicole Ong, Editors-in-Chief
November 2, 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