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Rohan Kakhandiki learns to appreciate his unique last name over time.

That’s my name, but you can wear it out

Rohan Kakhandiki, Staffer April 28, 2025

In mock trial, each participant in a trial has a short introduction, where they get up from their seats and proudly announce their full names. I would watch my peers stand up, projecting surnames of “SEE-kree”...

Sophomore Saavan Saraf discovered his voice in politics after a long and perspective-changing journey.

Finding my opinions in the world of politics

Saavan Saraf, Staffer March 3, 2025

Words fumbled out of my mouth in a blur, each one coming faster and faster like I was trying to outrun my own thoughts. My hands tensed and became clammy, and I felt the eyes of the classmates around me...

Junior Brian Lee holds up prayer beads, a symbol of his atheist identity amid his Buddhist family.

A different prayer in a Buddhist household

Brian Lee, Staffer December 9, 2024

The smell of burning incense, lavishly decorated dishes and a living room filled with silent prayers — these were the things that made up my childhood, my culture, my family. Yet for the longest time,...

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

Charlotte Bolay and Anna Cen November 4, 2024

What you need to know:  Hair plays a big role in strengthening identity, self-expression, confidence and culture. Hair dye and styling allow people to express their personalities as well...

Lynbrook alumni Elliu Huang explores his identity surrounding Bay Area stereotypes.

The harsh reality of a Bay Area Asian male

Elliu Huang, Managing Editor May 20, 2024

Nothing can prepare you for your first week of college. Scrambling around orientation, trying to match faces and names, figuring out the best food on campus. Then there are all the parties, deciding what...

Voters should not base their political stances on the basis of Identity rather consider a multitude of factors including identity, policies, and financial contributions.

Policy over identity: misrepresentation in politics

Apurva Krishnamurthy, News Editor April 10, 2023

Politicians should be the voice of the people: pledging to remedy citizens’ struggles and working toward a better future. Diversity in politics is crucial for any democratic system to truly be representative...