Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Everyone is afraid of something, and those fears might bring out the  weakness in them, so learning how to control them will help you out.

Fears all over campus

By Seoyoung Hwang April 22, 2020

It is normal and common for people to have fears — for some, the fears are minor, while for others they are more serious. Usually, fears reflect the interests and experiences of that person, and a bad...

Staying connected during isolation in the digital age.

Suffering in silence: lack of human interaction has detrimental effects

By Karuna Chandran April 22, 2020

“... I am currently in isolation. It is not pleasant," 55-year-old Alison Cameron said in a BBC news article. Cameron had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 9. "At the heart of it I feel like...

The SAT and ACT discriminates against those with economic disadvantages and needs to be removed as a requirement for college admissions.

Dropping SAT, ACT requirements amid a pandemic benefits those with test anxiety, socioeconomic challenges

By Saanvi Thakur April 21, 2020

When entering high school, most students have a checklist to complete before graduating: subject tests, AP tests and most importantly, the SAT or ACT. These tasks are all top priorities for students, and...

Seniors are having to get creative in the ways that they learn about prospective universities, programs. Watching day in the life Youtube videos from current college students is one way to learn about a school.

Alumni help seniors with post high school decisions

By Leila Salam April 21, 2020

Spurred by a request from the PTSA, alumni are reaching out to current seniors to provide information about their post high school experiences to alleviate the stress surrounding college decisions, as...

Students and staff are spreading their kindness to the community as well as in Homestead.

Spreading kindness in our community

By Seoyoung Hwang April 21, 2020

The world isn’t always full of unicorns and rainbows. There are many events and disasters that can darken someone’s life. To offset the darkness, clubs on campus are created with the intention of bringing...

The Netflix Original docuseries incited hilarious trends and memes highlighting ridiculous aspects of the show.

‘Tiger King’ reveals world’s absurdity, even before COVID-19

By Andrea Sun April 21, 2020

It has been long overdue – the hype is almost gone, the memes have died down and the search for Carole Baskin’s “missing” husband has gone underway. Despite this, I have only now processed the...

 Several hospitals in the Bay Area have executed different practices in effort to lower the risk of patients being infected by COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts future city, hospital, school operations

By Madhavi Karthik and Ritaja Subrahmanya April 18, 2020

COVID-19 has led to disruptions and struggles for various facilities, from hospitals to school districts. As a result, the Bay Area community has taken several measures to ensure the welfare of its citizens.  Hospitals...

Government officials downplayed the severity of the pandemic luring Americans into a false sense of security.

Inaction: the downfall of the United States

By Ritaja Subrahmanya April 18, 2020

A friend of mine visited India in February, despite the looming threat of the coronavirus. When he returned, he mentioned something shocking: airport security in India was stricter in screening than the...

Tesfaye reveals his inner conflicts through a dark, yet beautiful album.

‘After Hours’ illustrates The Weeknd’s past, present

By Miya Liu April 18, 2020

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, released his album “After Hours” on March 20. The album features his famous falsetto-filled melodies with strong synthesizer quality, accompanied...

Brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical journey with the lower half of their father, following stereotype after stereotype to fulfill the plot.

Yawnward: Pixar’s latest film follows predictable formula

By Allen Zhang April 18, 2020

Disney-Pixar’s latest animated film “Onward” debuted on Disney+ April 3 after a short-lived premiere due to the closure of many theaters caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Forbes,...

HHS will be moving the final semester grading system from letter grades to a binary credit/no credit system, according to an email and a frequently asked questions document sent to students and parents on Saturday, April 11. Here are some highlights from that email.

HHS announces it will be moving to credit/no credit for remainder of semester

By Naomi Baron April 17, 2020

HHS, along with every school in the district will be moving the final semester grading system from letter grades to a binary credit/no credit system, according to an  email and a frequently asked questions...

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