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Recent events to note include new turf in the quad and Stober Field, the clearing of "the Jungle" homelessness encampment, the release of UFO files and the rise of hantavirus. Top left: Photo by Samanvi Bandugula Top right: Photo from Jon Evans/Wikimedia Commons Bottom left: Photo from Leander Hutton Bottom right: Photo from Hanna Knutsson
Campus, community and world events
Left: Key Club makes Thanksgiving cards for teachers. Right: Members cut out paper turkeys for family and friends. Photos used with permission from Key Club.
Key Club wins award for 25% membership increase
Photo from Thomas Hawk/Flickr.
San José reacts to Matt Mahan’s bid for governor
Top: Students participate in the first ramen challenge Bottom left: The next challenge is soda-guessing. Photos by Vanessa Yap. Bottom right: The final challenge is rock-paper-scissor cookie-eating.
Munch Madness competition spices up ASB games
Recent events to note include the Class of 2028 and 2029's collaborative trampoline park event, the Bay Area "No Kings" protests, the launch of Aremis II and the exclusion of transgender athletes from Olympic sports. Top left: Photo by Corey Seeman/Flickr Top right: Photo by Claire Guo Bottom left: Photo from Keegan Barber/NASA Bottom right: Photo from Gaby Lopez/Pexels
Campus, community and world events
Stop using AI art
Why I write
Why I write
Reflections on a year of phoneless classrooms
Reflections on a year of phoneless classrooms
Uncut in my memory
Uncut in my memory
Chicken soup for the soul
Chicken soup for the soul
Why I write
Why I write
Uncut in my memory
Uncut in my memory
Chicken soup for the soul
Chicken soup for the soul
Journey to the east
Journey to the east
The pursuit of cleanliness
The pursuit of cleanliness
Editorial: Explore alternative avenues to a successful summer
Editorial: Explore alternative avenues to a successful summer
Students should prioritize online safety, refraining from clicking unknown links.
Editorial: Stop falling for email phishing bait
Editorial: ASB elections need reform
Editorial: ASB elections need reform
Students chanted slogans like "ICE out" and "no one is illegal on stolen land" as they marched to Cupertino City Hall.
Editorial: Anti-ICE walkout sets a powerful example for student activism
To bring more student voices to this platform, the district should add additional student board representative seats, as well as change the current selection process to be more inclusive.
Editorial: 9,000 students deserve more than one seat on the board
Photos by Amy Yuan. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.
Amir Azhykeev races to dedication and confidence
Photos by Isabella Chiu. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.
Finance and figures with Savya Churi
Photos by Katie Shang. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.
Ingrid Mehus digitally draws her world
The Ugly Dumplings have a fun and stressless practice session.
Take the stage with the Ugly Dumplings
Chelsea Guo sits down to write a creative story.
Chelsea Guo turns everyday moments into award-winning prose
Photos by Amy Yuan. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.
Amir Azhykeev races to dedication and confidence
Photos by Isabella Chiu. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.
Finance and figures with Savya Churi
Photos by Katie Shang. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.
Ingrid Mehus digitally draws her world
Photos by Nicolas Cheng. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.
Aarna Agarwal finds new perspective in drama
Photos by Alyssa Lin. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.
Benjamin Zhang finds harmony with musical instruments
Donning red clothing and hanging crimson dresses in public places are a few of the ways Indigenous peoples memorialize their missing women and girls on May 5, National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day.
Missing, miscounted, mourned
Today’s music festivals blend music with fashion, food and social media, creating events that are as much about lifestyle as they are about sound.
Crowds to culture
Fashion functions as a visual language within politics. From coordinated uniforms to individual style choices, clothing continues to shape both personal expression and the values of an era.
The language of political style
San José is widely recognized as a center for technological innovation, yet the city is also home to popular tourist attractions — from eccentric mansions to picturesque gardens, they offer a glimpse into San José’s rich history and culture.
Exploring San Jose’s hidden treasures
Students march through the lunch line daily, most giving no thought to how the food is made. Feeding a large student population is no easy feat, and cafeteria workers spend a significant amount of time and effort preparing menu items.
Follow your favorite school lunches from farm to cafeteria
Senior Isabella Guzman continues her wrestling journey at Menlo College
Isabella Guzman takes Menlo College to the mat
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be cohosted by the US and will see many unauthentic changes, threatening the authenticity of the game.
The 2026 World Cup
Junior Mengdi Xiong finds enjoyment and fulfillment in both ballet and diving
Mengdi Xiong finds rhythm between the board and the floor
Aragones throws the shot put and discus; her current personal records are 9.73 and 32.51 meters respectively. Photos used with permission from Chanelle Aragones.
Chanelle Aragones aims for improvement in shot put and discus throw
Choudhary deadlifts 405 pounds, becoming the first sophomore in Lynbrook history to enter the 1000-pound club. Photo used with permission from Yashraj Choudhary.
Yashraj Choudhary pushes limits through weightlifting
Class of 2026 graduation ceremony
Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show
Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show
The Devil Wears Prada 2 attempts to fill its predecessor’s shoes — and flops
The Devil Wears Prada 2 attempts to fill its predecessor’s shoes — and flops
Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ redefines self-image and celebrity pressure
Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ redefines self-image and celebrity pressure
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7
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
Religion
Religion
Age & Generations
Age & Generations
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
Brain Rot
Brain Rot
Nostalgia
Nostalgia
Farewell Rally 2026
Farewell Rally 2026
Silsilay 2026
Silsilay 2026
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/silsilay2026.
Silsilay Fashion Show 2026
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/jpromfashionshow2026.
Junior Prom Fashion Show 2026
2026 Winter Formal: Sunset in Sicily
Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show
Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show
How well do you know your friend?
How well do you know your friend?
Reflecting on religious communities
Reflecting on religious communities
One word to describe the new year
One word to describe the new year
Staff and students share what it means to grow up
Staff and students share what it means to grow up
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
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 6
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 6
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 5
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 5
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 4
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 4
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 3
Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 3
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
The Ethnic Studies/Health course will be piloted by incoming freshmen in the 2023-24 school year, and mandatory for all freshmen the year after.

Health/Ethnic Studies offered in 2023-24

Elizabeth Cheng, Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2023

The Ethnic Studies/Health elective is now open to FUHSD incoming freshmen as part of the 2023-24 school year. FUHSD aims to have approximately 60 students at each school to be enrolled in one semester...

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