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Former Monta Vista High School assistant principal Janice Chen took office as the new principal on July 1 following former principal Maria Jackson’s retirement.
New principal Janice Chen prepares for her Viking journey
National Honors Society members test knowledge on Japanase language, cultural traditions, history and society in 33rd National Japan Bowl held in Washington D.C. Photos used with permission from Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. and Japanese Honors Society.
Japan Bowl teams achieve best performance in Lynbrook history
Notable events include Cardiomed Club's annual dissection hosted in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club, the Cupertino Whole Foods shutting down due to a rat infestation, Harvard sueing the Trump Administration and the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. Top left: photo used with permission from Ilan Garcia. Top right: photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons.
Campus, community and world events
Lynbrook Legends are selected based on impact and achievements accomplished within their respective fields or in supporting the community. Photo by Irene Hwang.
New Lynbrook Legends program celebrates distinguished alumni
FUHSD plans to implement a district-wide phone ban policy that will restrict usage of smartphones during instructional periods, including class time and tutorials. Cell phones will be allowed during brunch and lunch, or during emergency circumstances with permission from a staff member. Photo by Brian Lee.
FUHSD bans phones during class time for the 2025-26 school year
2024-25 Senior Columns
2024-25 Senior Columns
It’s September 11, 2018.
My hijab & I
One thousand. The biblical number of prosperity, the number of years in a millennium, and the number that signifies a remarkable milestone.
A fresh sheet of square paper
Just past midnight, my house is deafeningly quiet.
On soup and stories
Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 73,” one out of the 154 the Bard published in 1609, deals with themes of love and aging, yet one word of this sonnet in particular catches my eye. Graphic illustrations by by Gary Pan, Qianzi Loo, Alyssa Wang and Vidushi Upadhyay.
As after sunset fadeth in the west
2024-25 Senior Columns
2024-25 Senior Columns
It’s September 11, 2018.
My hijab & I
One thousand. The biblical number of prosperity, the number of years in a millennium, and the number that signifies a remarkable milestone.
A fresh sheet of square paper
Just past midnight, my house is deafeningly quiet.
On soup and stories
Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 73,” one out of the 154 the Bard published in 1609, deals with themes of love and aging, yet one word of this sonnet in particular catches my eye. Graphic illustrations by by Gary Pan, Qianzi Loo, Alyssa Wang and Vidushi Upadhyay.
As after sunset fadeth in the west
With legal immigration pathways narrowing and deportations without due process rising nationwide, it has become more important than ever for students and school communities to be educated on their rights and protections. Photo by Qianzi Loo. Graphic illustration by Maddy Chang
Editorial: Building safety and awareness around student immigrant rights
Lack of awareness around the prevalence of digital misinformation affects students in the digital age. To combat these concerns, student engagement in media literacy and responsible journalism should be prioritized within schools.
Editorial: Media literacy in and out of FUHSD classrooms
Students actively engage in discussions and group activities in their Ethnic Studies class.
Editorial: Federal education cuts threaten ethnic studies programs
In a district wide effort to address student mental health issues, Lynbrook plans to launch a future mental wellness center, preceded by a monthly prototype launching in May.
Future wellness center is a step toward aiding student mental health
Student petitions are an important way of bringing attention to school issues, but the line between serious and counterproductive petitions must be drawn. Graphic illustration by Charlotte Bolay and Crystal Zhu
Editorial: The power of petitions in student advocacy
Popular boba chain HeyTea opened a new branch at Cupertino Main Street. Many customers commend this shop for its authentic tea with unique flavors.
Cupertino says ‘Hey!’ to new HeyTea location
Truly Fresh, a nonprofit started by junior Xara Aman, targets produce waste by collecting excessive fruits in neighborhoods around the Bay Area, and donates them to West Valley Community services.
TrulyFresh offers fresh solutions to food waste in homes
Assistant Principal Kimberlee Morgan is seated at her desk in the office. She takes on the responsibilities of counseling and student services.
Kimberlee Morgan trades the classroom for the office
Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music
Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music
Photos by Lilly Wu. (Lilly Wu)Graphic illustration by Claire Guo. (Claire Guo)
Claire Hsu bakes it up
Jayden Yang makes waves through water polo
Whether through panic-buying or an uptick in lipstick sales, the American shopping cart can reveal much about the state of our economy during economic hardship. Photos used with permission under Creative Commons license.
Tracking consumer and marketing changes over the recessions
Catholicism, one of the largest branches of Christianity, remains one of the most influential religions in the U.S. today. It has impacted on schools, healthcare, policies and national traditions.
Catholicism intersects with American culture
Aside from the hefty expense of a seat, space tourism also comes with another astronomical price tag: environmental sustainability.
The environmental price of reaching for the stars
San José and the larger San Francisco Bay Area are home to a variety of native species such as the California poppy, owl’s clover and lupine.
The Bay Area’s complex web of native and invasive wildlife
The three branches of government within the Constitution — the judicial, executive and legislative — were crafted to avoid a crisis in the system of checks and balances that prevents one branch from overpowering another.
The possibility of a constitutional crisis in our perfect union
Through personal growth, perseverance and prioritizing their overall health, students have built stronger teams and become stronger individuals. Graphic illlustration by Anna Cen.
Student athletes persevere through injuries, bad weather and stress
Coaches and students play basketball with Zone 6. Photos used with permission from Zone 6. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.
Zone 6 coaches confidence one drill at a time
Anika Khanna at the 2025 Gator Cup. Michael and Michele Myers practicing. Photos used with permission from USA Archery and Michael and Michele Myers. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.
Anika Khanna, Michael Myers and Michele Myers find their next target
Track athletes from different high schools leap over hurdles while bounding toward the finish line. Photo by Akash Anand. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen
Setting track athletes up for success
Athletes, from high school and college, are able to use their popularity and skill for profit through different sponsorships. Graphic Illustration by Amanda Jin.
Name, image and likeness are reshaping the culture of athletics
Meet the Freshman Class of 2029 Officer Team
Meet the Freshman Class of 2029 Officer Team
Welcome Back Rally 2025
Welcome Back Rally 2025
Popular boba chain HeyTea opened a new branch at Cupertino Main Street. Many customers commend this shop for its authentic tea with unique flavors.
Cupertino says ‘Hey!’ to new HeyTea location
Truly Fresh, a nonprofit started by junior Xara Aman, targets produce waste by collecting excessive fruits in neighborhoods around the Bay Area, and donates them to West Valley Community services.
TrulyFresh offers fresh solutions to food waste in homes
Assistant Principal Kimberlee Morgan is seated at her desk in the office. She takes on the responsibilities of counseling and student services.
Kimberlee Morgan trades the classroom for the office
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
Brain Rot
Brain Rot
Nostalgia
Nostalgia
Gaming the system
Gaming the system
Lost in translation.
Lost in translation.
Welcome Back Rally 2025
Welcome Back Rally 2025
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Class of 2025 graduation ceremony
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Senior Prom 2025: Rewrite the Stars
Farewell Rally 2025
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Senior Prom Fashion Show 2025
Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)
Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)
Unwrapping holiday memories
Plucking heartstrings with Lynbrook students’ favorite love songs
Silsilay connects communities across the bay
Teachers take on brain rot terms
Epic staffers Amanda Jin and Irene Hwang give their opinions on the 2025 Oscars nominations. Graphic illustrations by Olivia Tu.
From Anora to Emilia Perez: Our opinions on the 2025 Oscars
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 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 California's 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