Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
NEWS
As a nearly daily visitor of the courts, Adam Orrin said the trial would harm both the community and his routine.
Potential limits threaten pickleball courts
Courts face reduced hours, students lead protests
Olivia Levesque Ouellette and Selina Wang • May 30, 2026
Experienced teachers retire at end of school year
Sachin Chandran, Elina Li, and Advay Ranade • April 23, 2026
Many parents and adults showed up to the event to participate in the auctions, Liu said.
Spring For Education Fundraiser boosts district morale, funds
Krist Ferreria and Chloe Wang • April 21, 2026
Misogynistic comments in Senior Assassin group chat divide senior class
Misogynistic comments in Senior Assassin group chat divide senior class
Amanda Boles and Maya Dutt • April 6, 2026
OPINION
The changes make the speaking section almost entirely a matter of practice and memorization, preventing it from accurately assessing skills.
AP world language changes are a fumble
College Board removes testing of valuable skills
Elina Li • May 28, 2026
Only having a single reporter covering events gives ASB’s event coverage the problem of sourcing tunnel vision.
ASB must institute better event coverage methods
Parth Dhaulakhandi • May 26, 2026
Projects inspire creativity and offer more engaging formats than normal assignments, making them more fun and productive for students.
Trading busywork for fun engagement
Catherine Yang • May 25, 2026
To provide a more supportive learning environment, HHS must prioritize the safety of students and staff.
Unsafe campuses undermine learning
Emma Chang • May 21, 2026
LIFESTYLES
Students work on their podcasts, gaining a more interactive experience for their research.
Creativity finds a place in final exams
Creative finals foster engagement with students
James Jiang, Julia Song, and Kanmani Raguraman • May 28, 2026
Creating her own line of products has allowed Ranjan to express her artistry in a meaningful way, they said. (Photo courtesy of Misha Ranjan)
Sketching out an artsy side hustle
Aviv Matas and Chloe Wang • May 24, 2026
Uncommon fears prompt unique solutions
Uncommon fears prompt unique solutions
Kaylin Yi and Parth Dhaulakhandi • May 16, 2026
Students examine insightful projects, taking notes at each presentation.
Students express knowledge through science symposium
Kanmani Raguraman • April 9, 2026
ARTS & CULTURE
From personal stories to vengeful lyrics, Drake’s “ICEMAN” provides fans with a deep dive into himself. (Photo from Mixtape Madness)
Drake freezes the world with ‘ICEMAN’
“ICEMAN” blends pain, vengeance on industry artists
Advay Ranade • May 28, 2026
“MAID OF HONOR” displays Drake’s worst qualities, making for a mind-numbing listening experience. (Photo from Mixtape Madness)
‘MAID OF HONOR’ is frozen at an absolute zero
Sachin Chandran • May 19, 2026
Surfing across a nostalgic city
Surfing across a nostalgic city
Parth Dhaulakhandi • May 16, 2026
Despite its visual appeal, the movie's creative budget was wasted on a jumbled mess of a storyline. (Photo from Illumination)
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” shortened my attention span
Krist Ferreria • May 12, 2026
SPORTS
Curtis Currier (left) and his father, JV coach Craig Currier (right), pose with a travel ball tournament trophy.
Travel ball vs school baseball: one diamond, two home plates
Competitive settings offer unique atmospheres, communities
Krist Ferreria, Ivy Guo, and Ethan Xue • May 18, 2026
The boys golf team competes on a variety of courses throughout the season, forcing players to adapt with every round, Bonvechio said.
With every new course comes a new challenge at par
Adam Orrin, Aviv Matas, and Sanjeet Jayaseelan • May 17, 2026
Rising costs have limited athletes from participating in the sports they love.
The invisible, crushing toll of club sports
Selina Wang • May 12, 2026
Junior Aarya Patel performs as part of the Raas team during the 2024 Multicultural Night. Props like sticks are often heavy and require great stamina, Jaya Singhal said.
Indopak dance teams encompass many styles, techniques
Maya Dutt and Isabela Guilardi • March 5, 2026
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Experienced teachers retire at end of school year
Like San Francisco, Cupertino must address its increasing unhoused crisis by improving shelter conditions.
Cupertino’s homelessness policy offers no shelter from criticism
Students work on their podcasts, gaining a more interactive experience for their research.
Creativity finds a place in final exams
MULTIMEDIA
Finals study tips
The stories behind the stickers
Digital investigations
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Game Review
Through consistent batsmanship and a strong defensive effort, the Mustangs defeated the Santa Clara Bruins.
Game Review: Varsity boys baseball shuts down Santa Clara Bruins 4-0
May 23, 2026
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Editors' picks
As a nearly daily visitor of the courts, Adam Orrin said the trial would harm both the community and his routine.
The changes make the speaking section almost entirely a matter of practice and memorization, preventing it from accurately assessing skills.
From personal stories to vengeful lyrics, Drake’s “ICEMAN” provides fans with a deep dive into himself. (Photo from Mixtape Madness)
ASB should bring more accountability to the auditing processes through random checks and funding cuts.
Viewers feel genuinely represented when characters are portrayed normally.
Monthly meetings with administration help the Climate Collective continue making positive changes, Graham Clark said.
Thank you to the PTSA for their continuous support. Click here to join!
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