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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Electronic producer ILLENIUM’s older music showed his true talent as a DJ, creating immersive and unique melodies that others still haven’t replicated.

Underrated Artists: Revisiting ILLENIUM’s best music

By Saira Ahmed February 6, 2024

I’ve been a fan of electronic producer ILLENIUM for almost a decade, but unfortunately, I feel more attached to his earlier music. With each new album, it seems his creativity lessens and each song appears...

Overpriced items at thrift stores undermine the original concept of accessibility and affordability.

When bargain hunting breaks the bank

By Ella Chan January 31, 2024

The thrill of finding a hidden gem for a low price at the thrift store is always rewarding. However,  in an era where thrifting once kept up with the theme of being cheap and accessible, it is often not...

Whether their songs are in Korean or English, South Korean indie rock band wave to earth brings me back to my best or worst memories.

Indie rock band wave to earth makes me feel all four seasons at once

By Mackie Vu January 29, 2024

As I hit play, the melodies of electric guitar flow through my earbuds and my sense of time rewinds, transporting me back to familiar memories. This nostalgic guitar feature begins a song titled “love.”...

A person who has not developed a personal sense of style can not encapsulate the idea of an eclectic grandpa.

Authentic style cannot be a trend

By Amanda Boles January 28, 2024

Fashion trends often take inspiration from past trends. Eclectic grandpa, one such trend from 2024 Pinterest's trend predictions, continues to make waves on the Internet. Characterized by custom...

Stanley Cup tumblers have become an overnight sensation, but social media has overhyped the product.

Thirst for Stanley Cups is unreasonable

By Brian Ling January 27, 2024

Stanley Cups, more specifically the Stanley Quencher Tumbler, have recently experienced a massive surge in popularity. Videos of this product have gone viral on social media, with the tag “Stanley”...

“The Book of Clarence” adds a kick of modernity and humor to the ancient story of Jesus’ crucifixion. (Photo from IMDb)

‘The Book of Clarence’: unconventional spirituality on the silver screen

By Alicia Liste January 21, 2024

“The Book of Clarence” is not your average Bible movie. With its diverse cast, creative editing and modern details, like smoking of what the New York Times calls “ancient weed," the film gives age-old...

Being selective of what, when and how you consume media can increase joy and reduce wasted time.

Balanced media diet can help you enjoy more while watching less

By Varun Vijay Mani December 18, 2023

I set a personal record at the start of the new school year. I had watched every episode of every show that interested me on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu and YouTube and did not know what to do next. All...

The remake, originally set to premiere in 2024, was delayed to 2025 after Disney faced several backlash about the diverse casting of the seven dwarves, according to Vanity Fair.

Disney oversees originality, prioritizes diversity

By Elena Shim December 16, 2023

Showcased as the original of all originals, “Snow White” was Disney’s first princess production. A new, live-action “Snow White” is set to premiere on March 21 of next year, following other recent...

“The Other Zoey” is a movie we have all seen at least 10 times before. (Photo from imdb)

‘The Other Zoey’ is predictable, unoriginal

By Aviv Matas December 15, 2023

The 90-minute rom-com “The Other Zoey” was recently made available for viewers to stream on Prime Video – an action I strongly advise against. When the movie begins, we are introduced to Zoey...

The movie loses all hope for an eerie mystique in a strange scene where the animatronics, the scariest presence in the film, become friendly and build a fort with the main characters. (Photo from Universal Pictures)

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ fails to scare

By Nicole Pimenta Innecco December 14, 2023

“Five Nights at Freddy's,” the long-awaited film adaptation of the popular game franchise, brings audiences into the haunted world of Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. As I have played and enjoyed the game...

“Mean Girls” exaggerates many common high school stereotypes, often glazing over the positives.

From mean to meaning

By Ella Chan December 10, 2023

I grew up watching hundreds of generic shows and movies about high school, which led me to have many expectations for this time. However, now that I am in high school, I realize my expectations both exceeded...

The newest season showcasing Loki – otherwise known as the God of Mischief – has been as enjoyable as previous ones, helping me give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a second chance. (Photo from Marvel Studios)

‘Loki’ season two: finding a glorious purpose

By Naaga Senthil December 5, 2023

It is no secret that Marvel Studios has not had a great year. The third “Ant-Man” movie and the TV series “Secret Invasion” were criticized as some of the studio’s weakest works so far. However,...

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