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Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Luxury brands use societal struggles as inspiration for a disrespectful aesthetic.

Poverty is not trendy

By Isabela Guilardi June 3, 2025

Fashion is one of the biggest avenues for artistic expression, and in this generation, many popular aesthetics are perfectly appealing and inoffensive. However, recent high fashion has been exploring new,...

AI makes few contributions to the art community, and does not have the capacity to convey emotion.

AI is not equal to an artist

By Selina Wang June 1, 2025

From cave paintings to digital works, every piece of art tells a story, reflecting human creativity and emotions. As art has evolved, even AI can create art, which has transformed from basic coded patterns...

While they tend to lean into their harsh, loud sound, Dea Matrona is not afraid to showcase their soft and quirky side.

Dea Matrona, I’m ‘Stuck on You’

By Maya Dutt June 1, 2025

I always love a good rock song I can bang my head to. While I love screaming to ragers from groups like System of the Down, I still enjoy singing along to calmer bands like The Strokes. But sometimes,...

BZZ Claypot, located in Cupertino Village, is a great option for those new to its unique cuisine.

BZZ Claypot is just enough to satisfy

By Madeleine Yee June 1, 2025

Claypots are traditional Chinese dishes where rice is slowly cooked in a claypot to create a crispy bottom layer. With its unique texture and savory meat toppings, claypots are easily one of my favorite...

Independent comics prioritize storytelling over money.

Flying past Marvel and DC

By Aashka Nagarkar May 29, 2025

When people think about comic books, they often think about superheroes created by large corporations such as Marvel and DC. However, independent comic books provide access to unrecognized topics and more...

Although failing to live up to the highs of “A Great Chaos,” “More Chaos” delivers an action-packed, exciting listen that is fairly enjoyable.

‘More Chaos’ with less innovation

By Sachin Chandran May 26, 2025

Atlanta rapper Ken Carson’s breakout album, “A Great Chaos,” delivered a mosh pit energy through its loud, brash sound, and has quickly become one of my favorite rage-trap albums. This project propelled...

“The Monkey” uses a mix of horror and humor to create a decent film, but its repetitive nature makes only part of it enjoyable. (Photo from IMDb)

‘The Monkey’ is fun yet lacks depth

By Alan Zhang April 14, 2025

“The Monkey,” based on its namesake short story by Stephen King, released on Feb. 21 to excited horror fans, who expected a chilling adaptation filled with suspense and supernatural terror. However,...

JENNIE’s album deviates from the persona she showed listeners in BLACKPINK. (Photo from AP News)

JENNIE’s album shines like a ‘Ruby’

By Mackie Vu April 1, 2025

The fierce look and confidence of BLACKPINK, a four-member K-pop girl group, opened my eyes to K-pop when I was in sixth grade. Now, during my senior year, JENNIE marked the official start of BLACKPINK’s...

Unhinged marketing can lead to growth in brand recognition and revenue.

Unhinged marketing is shockingly effective

By Brian Ling March 31, 2025

From videos of Duo, the Duolingo bird, twerking in a thong to Wendy’s roasting people on Twitter, the trend of brands using provocative marketing strategies has surged in recent years. While some may...

‘Plankton: The Movie’ uses confusing and ineffective storytelling techniques. (Photo from Netflix)

‘Plankton: The Movie’ is an abomination

By Jonathan Xue March 30, 2025

When it comes to Nickelodeon characters, SpongeBob is the undisputed greatest of all time. His cheerful demeanor, constant positivity and unshakable reputation make him truly worthy of everlasting respect.  However,...

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is a climactic finish to one of the greatest careers in music history. (Photo from Spotify)

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is everything pop music should be

By Sachin Chandran March 21, 2025

Every story must have a conclusion, and The Weeknd has concluded his musical story in a nearly perfect way. The Weeknd’s sixth and final studio album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” serves as the end to the...

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