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Minimum wages across the Bay Area increased after the enactment of Senate Bill Three.
New year updates to minimum wages and taxes
Santa Clara County passed a bill on Jan. 10 to invest millions of dollars into mental health programs, working to strengthen the overall community mental health support system.
Santa Clara County’s investment in mental health
NCHS, ArtReach and CSF hosted various events and crafted traditional decorations and toys, uniting students through Chinese culture.
Clubs celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Exchange students often compared Lynbrook and their home schools throughout the day.
Students experience Viking life through the IDC exchange
Through their collaboration during the past three months, CAA and Miller students raised and installed garden beds, removed weeds and fixed the drip irrigation system.
CAA breathes life into Miller’s school garden
A studio executive adding another uncessary spinoff to pile of previous sequels, spinoffs and remakes, while neglecting to fund newer, more creative film efforts.
The pitfalls of sequels and spinoffs
A game of monopoly that is rigged to favor the wealthy permanently reflecting the systems that characterize everyday life.
Money can buy everything
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
A political cartoon depicting the shortcomings of philanthropy and its implications on society.
Philanthropy won’t save us. Here’s why.
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Healing from within: volunteering at the hospital
Drumming my troubles away
Drumming my troubles away
Christmas macaroni and trees
Christmas macaroni and trees
Elizabeth Cheng poses with crayons, showing her love for art.
My art and me
Larry holding up a banana he got from the lunch lines unclaimed bin, his means of fighting Lynbrooks food waste epidemic
How school fruit has me fullfilled
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
Staff Editorial: A controversial chat on ChatGPT
FUHSD students attend middle college, taking classes at a local community college.
Editorial: Overlooked alternative education systems at FUHSD
A spin on the traditional Uncle Sam Army recruitment poster, the vikings mascot encourages students to participate in homecoming.
Editorial: Creating a more supportive Homecoming environment
Students minding their own buisness while browsing the web together, while a mysterious figure stalks over them from behind blinds as to be surveilling them.
Editorial: Securly sparks debate about student privacy
Lynbrook’s AP teachers that teach the same course should collaborate to further align their curriculum so that all students have generally the same preparation for the exam.
Editorial: Improving and de-stressing AP courses
Ankita Chatterjee wears wings made from To Kill a Mockingbird pages.
Ankita Chatterjee sculpts her representation of society
Avatar: The Way of Water revitalizes the breathtaking beauty of Pandora and the Navi.
“Avatar: The Way of Water” makes a splash in cinematic history
Sohil Rathi teaches students competitive math through his books and YouTube videos.
Sohil Rathi inspires new generation of math enthusiasts
Lynbrook students and alumni create short film on the relationship between a mother and her daughter.
Alumni and students document cross-generational bonds in “Her Image”
Pizza, orange chicken, and burritos are three notable cultural foods that have been Americanized.
Immigration’s legacy: the Americanization of food
Incorporating patriotism in American education
Incorporating patriotism in American education
A U.S. airplane makes its away around the globe, leaving money and foreign aid in its path, and establishing its military presence in developing countries.
Is America’s power far-reaching or overreaching?
From dried reservoirs to flooded households, California’s volatile climate has significantly impacted communities throughout the state.
California’s climate change causes destruction
For many immigrants who stream into the United States through New York, Lady Liberty is the first thing that greets them. It has since then become an symbol symbol of hope and opportunities for immigrants achieve their dreams.
Immigrant dream, American reality
As California experiences the highest inflation in nearly four decades, soaring prices in the Bay Area have made food less affordable, increasing pressure on food banks.
Infation exacerbates the Bay Area’s hunger crisis
Despite being met with uncertainties throughout the 2022 season, the San Francisco 49ers were still able to carry on their Faithful legacy.
San Francisco 49ers stay Faithful through their season
Senior Priscilla Leang will be fencing for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Priscilla Leang commits to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for fencing
College recruits Priscilla Leang and Andrew Peng
Through sports such as the Olympics and basketball, United States influences the world and increases its soft power.
American influence through sports
Wushu has taught sophomore Ashton Wu the importance of consistency, and he hopes to one day rise to No. 1 worldwide.
Ashton Wu flips to new heights in wushu
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
Mockumentaries have been a long-standing staple of TV comedy.
Is a resurgence of “mockumentaries” soon to arrive?
One stereotype of Americans is that of the Wild West cowboy.
Sticky stereotypes: Common beliefs about Americans
One stereotype of Americans is that of the Wild West cowboy.
Sticky stereotypes: Common beliefs about Americans
Lynbrook sports teams huddle together to call out their chants.
Lynbrook sports teams’ spirited chants
Graphic illustration by Nicole Ge
How you can upgrade your summer plans
Epic staff explore the diverse sea of boba shops.
Finding the best pearls in a sea of boba
Silsilay Fashion Show 2022
Silsilay Fashion Show 2022
Winter Rally 2023: Pixar
Winter Rally 2023: Pixar
Fall Rally 2022: Lynbrooks Got Game
Fall Rally 2022: Lynbrook’s Got Game
Marching band awards night
Marching band awards night
Halloween 2022
Halloween 2022
Homecoming: Dance 22-23
Homecoming: Dance 22-23
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Local restaurants review: Tasting the best of Santa Clara eats
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
Faculty friendships and dynamic duos
Behind the scenes: Studio 74 puts on “The Lion in Winter” play
Behind the scenes: Studio 74 puts on “The Lion in Winter” play
Jar of Secrets, Advice and Questions
Jar of Secrets, Advice and Questions
Lynbrook’s Favorite Dance Moves
Lynbrook’s Favorite Dance Moves
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
Horror psychology: How to scare your audience
Horror psychology: How to scare your audience
AI art: Where is the line drawn?
AI art: Where is the line drawn?
Worst Dates: Couples quiz edition
Worst Dates: Couples quiz edition
Worst Dates: Our worst romantic experiences
Worst Dates: Our worst romantic experiences
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic
A spin on the traditional Uncle Sam Army recruitment poster, the vikings mascot encourages students to participate in homecoming.

Editorial: Creating a more supportive Homecoming environment

Epic Staff • November 7, 2022

From skits and dances to backdrops and planter decorations, class officers, Homecoming leaders and participants spend months preparing for Lynbrook’s most extravagant event of the year. However, lack...

Homecoming: Dance 22-23

Homecoming: Dance 22-23

Surya Saraf and Larry Wang • October 23, 2022

Flashing lights illuminated the cafeteria as students danced their hearts out to their favorite songs on Oct. 22 for the Lynbrook Homecoming dance. After a three year hiatus due to COVID-19, students enjoyed...

Homecoming: Football Game 22-23

Homecoming: Football Game 22-23

Jasmine Rihal, Riki Murase and Lilly Wu • October 22, 2022

Chants and cheers were heard throughout the stands at the varsity football Homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 21. The Vikings fought diligently against the Woodside Wildcats, but unfortunately were defeated...

Homecoming: Senior Skit 22-23

Homecoming: Senior Skit 22-23

Susanna Tang and Catherine Zhou • October 21, 2022

“Senior year, our million dreams will come true,” Class of 2023 chanted. “It’s been quite a while since we made our debut. But throughout the past four years, we all grew, and now we are ready...

Homecoming: Junior Skit 22-23

Homecoming: Junior Skit 22-23

Valerie Shu and Alyssa Wang • October 20, 2022

The Lynbrook campus was overrun by students in navy blue and characters from the world of Studio Ghibli as Lynbrook’s junior class of 2024 transformed the campus with decorations of famous Studio Ghibli...

Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 22-23

Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 22-23

Meera Nambiar and Eileen Zhu • October 19, 2022

Today, Lynbrook’s Class of 2025 explored Galaxy's Edge as they learned the Force, lightsaber-fought and danced for the third day of homecoming. The skit started with Lynbrook students traveling to...

Homecoming: Freshmen Skit 22-23

Homecoming: Freshmen Skit 22-23

Chelsea Lee and Elizabeth Cheng • October 19, 2022

    On Tuesday Oct. 18, the Class of 2026 entertained Lynbrook as three students traveled to the world of Atlantis and defeated the villains of Woodside during a skit filled with animated...

Homecoming: Staff Skit 22-23

Homecoming: Staff Skit 22-23

Amishi Chandra and Sophie Au • October 15, 2022

  Mario and King Kong, Luigi and Donkey Kong, battle! On Friday, Oct. 14, Lynbrook staff kicked off Homecoming 2022 with a bang as staff members jumped into the world of Mario Bros, portraying...

Homecoming: Football Game 21-22

Homecoming: Football Game 21-22

Jasmine Rihal, Emma Cionca and Neha Ayyer • October 7, 2021

Over a sea of cheers and chants, varsity football won their Homecoming game against Monta Vista 40-13 on Friday, Oct. 8. This game marks the first time Lynbrook has won a Homecoming game since 2013. During...

Homecoming: Rally 21-22

Homecoming: Rally 21-22

Elliu Huang, Lina Mezerreg and Timothy Kim • October 7, 2021

Thunder sticks pounding, feet stomping and lungs bursting, Lynbrook students gathered together on the quad as the school’s first Homecoming since 2019 came to a close.  Commencing the rally, Lynbrook...

Homecoming: Senior Skit 21-22

Homecoming: Senior Skit 21-22

Anirudh Seshadri, Crystal Qian and Meera Nambiar • October 7, 2021

The seniors entered the stage with an air of mystery to follow Alice's journey through Wonderland. Throughout her imaginary voyage, Alice encountered Bixby and Buxbaum from Dr. Seuss; Sharpay, Troy and...

Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 21-22

Homecoming: Sophomore Skit 21-22

Lauren Liu, Deeksha Raj and Sharlene Chen • October 5, 2021

Lynbrook’s campus was overrun by students in white and characters from classic arcade games — including a real-life Mario and Luigi — during the sophomore skit on their Homecoming day. Three Lynbrook...

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