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The Epitaph

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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

The newest saga of "EPIC: The Musical” brings excitement through the new story of “The Vengeance Saga.” (Photo from Spotify)

‘EPIC: The Musical’ is truly epic

By Catherine Yang December 19, 2024

"EPIC: The Musical,” a collection of music based on Homer's “Odyssey,” is a dynamic take on the ancient tale, blending powerful storytelling with an exhilarating modern score. The latest saga, “EPIC:...

The plot and characters in “Red One” fall short of a Christmas movie. (Photo from Alamy)

‘Red One’ lacks Christmas jingle

By Madeleine Yee December 19, 2024

As a light flashes across the screen, I watch Santa Claus’s bodyguard shrink into a smaller version of himself to dodge evil snowmen’s attacks. The cringey combat scene is nothing new, following an...

There is intention and emotion in contemporary art, captured through immense skill,  that separates it from amateur art.

Contemporary art is still art

By Selina Wang December 18, 2024

I often hear people say that the quality of art has gone downhill. They complain that their five-year-old children could draw better than the pieces hung up in modern art museums. However, there...

Overuse of social media apps can make it difficult to focus on other activities.

Social media promotes addiction

By Ella Chan December 18, 2024

Growing up surrounded by technology of various forms, such as online school assignments and virtual calls, I have noticed a growing number of social media users and apps trying to reel me in through a...

Although the film sticks to the book, it disappoints viewers in other aspects such as acting and atmosphere. (Photo from Lionsgate)

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ lacks holiday vibe

By Kaylin Yi December 17, 2024

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a movie based on its namesake award-winning book by Barbara Robinson, was released on Nov. 8 to an eager audience. Unfortunately, the film was disappointing thanks...

Celebrities such as Hulk Hogan and Megan Thee Stallion have made appearances in political rallies, performing and engaging in theatrics.

Celebrities are not politicians

By Aashka Nagarkar December 17, 2024

Before the election, various celebrities informed their fans about who they plan to cast their ballots for. However, these celebrities fail to realize how harmful these endorsements are, oblivious to the...

“The Penguin” sets the standard for how a miniseries should strive to be: well rounded in action, dialogue and character depth. (Photo from DC Database)

‘The Penguin’ waddles to greatness

By Ethan Xue December 17, 2024

As live-action TV shows feature increasingly realistic cinematography, their content must adapt at a similar rate. Premiering its first episode on Sept. 19, the long-awaited TV show “The Penguin” does...

‘Freedom’: the heist film that will take your mind hostage

‘Freedom’: the heist film that will take your mind hostage

By Adam Orrin December 11, 2024

To be free from responsibility, to be completely unbound from the bonds of society: that is to live like Bruno Sulak, the infamous real-life French robber known for his painless robberies, confidence and...

Internet humor fails to take terrible issues in society seriously, harming public perception of crimes and hurting victims further.

Online jokes take dark humor to new lows

By Alan Zhang December 11, 2024

Growing up, I observed my peers trying to fit in by taking their humor to extreme lengths, hoping to gain social acceptance. The horrid nature of the things they said disturbed me, and worse still, such...

Jovi Greene’s sheer talent and unique style makes me come back for more.

Jovi Greene is not your average influencer, he is taking country music by storm

By Maya Dutt December 8, 2024

I hate country music. The twang of the country guitar combined with harmonica usually makes me want to puke. I thought this dislike would be permanent, but influencer-turned-musician Jovi Greene changed...

Christmas songs like “All I Want for Christmas Is You” have been overplayed for years.

Christmas songs cool holiday spirit

By Henry Hu December 3, 2024

The song starts with an enchanting bell toll, taking me to the middle of a snow white winter, where the chime of sleigh bells makes me swell with holiday spirit. Music is one of the defining aspects...

The groovy beat and witty lines in “Iced Coffee” strongly contrast JoJo Siwa’s previous works.

JoJo Siwa serves up a drink with ‘Iced Coffee’

By Veronica Zhao November 23, 2024

For the past two months, JoJo Siwa has been off the radar. After dropping her hit EP “Guilty Pleasure” and disappearing off the internet, I was left questioning: where has this girly-turned-edgy singer...

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