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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Californians rally in protest against Trump's immigration policies at the San Francisco Civic Center. Image used with permission by Wikimedia Commons.

Bay Area pushes back against presidential policy

Ashley Hein and David Zhu October 6, 2025

In the past year, political tension washed across California as President Donald Trump’s administration increased national immigrant deportation operations and slashed medical and housing funding. The...

As a kid rides a bike down the hill, their dad trails closely behind.

Local movement advocates for Calabzas

Claire Guo, Managing Editor October 6, 2025

After 18 years of serving the Cupertino community, the BMX course at Calabazas Park faced wear-and-tear from a lack of larger renovations, despite community efforts to maintain the course. In response,...

From Sep. 12-14, Lynbrook's American flag flew at half mast following President Trump's Presidential Proclamation.

Charlie Kirk’s death shouldn’t rewrite his legacy

Maddy Chang and Saavan Saraf September 30, 2025

From Sep. 12-14, Lynbrook’s flag was flown at half mast following an order by President Donald Trump to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator, after his death.  While...

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

Akash Anand, Web Editor May 19, 2025

School On April 29, Cardiomed club hosted their annual heart dissection simulation, hosting it in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club this time. The event invited members to partake in the dissection...

Notable recent events include Lynbrook winning the AP Computer Science Principle Female Diversity award, the VTA strike, a national "Hands Off" protest and the increasing international tariffs. Top left: Photo used with permission from Vincent Varletta/Wikimedia Commons
Top right: Photo used with permission from Grendelkhan
Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Patou Ricard/Pixabay
Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Mahmoud Sulaiman/Unsplash.

Campus, community and world events

Brian Lee, News Editor April 28, 2025

School On Jan. 16, Lynbrook became one of 847 institutions across the United States to receive the AP Computer Science: Principles Female Diversity Award from the College Board for the 2023-24 school...

In his first days in office, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders targeting hot-button issues like gender terminology, immigration and the climate.

Trump signs multiple executive orders into effect

Charlotte Bolay and Olivia Yuan March 3, 2025

Executive Order 14190 On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed EO 14190, “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” The order aims to cut federal funding from schools with “gender ideology,”...

Billionaires are playing an increasingly larger role in shaping American politics, stemming from their high-value contributions to political campaigns.

Wealth generates the American Oligarchy

David Zhu and Akash Anand March 3, 2025

At the turn of a new presidential administration, tech giants and multimillionaires appear alongside politicians in the limelight, sparking dialogue about changing power dynamics in America and the influence...

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, Opinion Editor 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...

Fortunato Depero's 1914 painting "Futurist Motorcycle" parallels Tesla's Cybertruck.

Futurism and fascism’s enduring legacy in the modern technological world

Alex Cotterel and Alexandra Wu December 9, 2024

In November 2023, for the second time, Elon Musk  unveiled a new model of Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck, flaunting the design that was intended to aesthetically capture the quality of its speed and...

Students share their perspectives on the 2024 election

Students share their perspectives on the 2024 election

Akash Anand, Web Editor November 4, 2024

With the presidential election taking place on Nov. 5 between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, many students continue to discuss political views and their diverse perspectives...

Candidates vie for city, state and national seats in elections

Candidates vie for city, state and national seats in elections

David Zhu, Copy Editor November 4, 2024

What you need to know: Numerous Candidates at the San Jose City Council, California State Legislature, United States Congress and Presidential level are competing in the upcoming general election...