Behind the Screens: What happens in an HHS classroom
By Karuna Chandran and Raymond Ranbhise
October 23, 2020
Special thanks to the actors: Meghna Krishnan, Andria Xu, Elise Vambenepe, Raymond Ranbhise, Karuna Chandran, and Asha LaManque
Coping with COVID-19: HHS students share organizational tips
By Amber Birrel and Karuna Chandran
October 22, 2020
Online learning has forced many students to change their habits. For sophomore Emily Tumacder, doing school from home has led to issues with organization. “I find myself a lot less organized because I don't write in my planner as often,” sophomore Emily Tumacder said in a Zoom interview. “I oft...
Community: a conversation on anti-racism
By Bobby Gorelick, Evelyn Solis
October 8, 2020
Two students -- senior Lotus Taylor and sophomore Noga Aloni -- passionate about anti-racism work speak their thoughts on Homestead’s new anti-racism modules and their opinions about racism. Hear more in this podcast by Bobby Gorelick and Evelyn Solis. ...
From a therapist’s perspective: power of mental health
By Seoyoung Hwang, Macy Li, Raymond Ranbhise, and Saanvi Thakur
October 7, 2020
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Virtual aloha rally 2020: student, leadership reactions
By Lia Klebanov, Miya Liu, Ariana Tejeda Moreno, Mae Richardson, and Jack Xu
September 29, 2020
Students eagerly looked forward to their first virtual rally and all were pleasantly surprised with how well it turned out. Listen to their expectations and highlights of the rally, as well as the behind the scenes of planning it! ...
HHS interactive map offers virtual tour of campus
By Miya Liu, Sahil Venkatesan, and Allen Zhang
August 19, 2020
The first week of school is usually filled with a flurry of students getting to know their teachers and each other, all while trying to figure out where everything is located on campus. With school starting virtually this year, freshman and new staff members don't even have the opportunity to get lost lo...
Change my mind
By Karen Li, Miya Liu, Naomi Baron, and Sahil Venkatesan
June 15, 2020
Back in March of 2020, we filmed this series to get to know the student body better. Little did we know that would be the last time many of us were able to see each other face to face. Check out these debates on some extremely controversial topics. Could YOU change our minds? ...
Teen driving: in-depth
By Jane Park
June 15, 2020
Permit to License: A Simple Guideline for Teen Drivers Getting a driver's license has long been a rite of passage for teens. For many, driving is the first step toward independence. It is important to learn how to drive because most people use cars to travel to work, home and anywhere else. Drivi...
Staying active during quarantine: the future of sports
By Jane Park, Bryan Ruiz, Miya Liu, and Nitya Kashyap
May 20, 2020
With the country under lockdown, sports have been seeing a great decline. Stadiums that are usually packed are now completely empty and silent. Professional sports seasons have come to a screeching halt. Even high schools have suspended spring season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the ...
VIDEO: Dear students, we miss you. Love, the HHS staff
May 14, 2020
Last week, the staff put together a collection of photos - most taken from home - to create a special message for HHS students. Individual photos, featuring teachers, administration and office staff, each feature one word in a several-sentence message for students. The message reads: "Homestead student...
Teachers celebrate students with virtual ‘We miss you neighborhood drive-by’
By Allen Zhang
May 2, 2020
Teachers and staff members, led by band teacher John Burn and assistant principal Brian Dong, worked together to plan an elaborate parade route through the HHS neighborhood boundaries, as a way to say "we miss you" to students. The parade drive-by, which was scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, May 1, wa...
