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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

“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...

Oftentimes, the validity of online information can be hard to discern.

Scrolling through deception

By Ella Chan March 13, 2025

When I scroll on my phone, I often see things that look too good to be true. Clickbait fake news posts, misleading images and even AI-generated stories all overload my feed with information I cannot trust. False...

“Paddington in Peru” lacks character depth, but makes up for it in aesthetics. (Photo from Variety)

“Paddington in Peru” explores new territory

By Kaylin Yi March 9, 2025

As the screen opens to a picturesque forest scene, my expectations are immediately met for the aesthetic aspect of the children’s film “Paddington in Peru,” which was released in the U.S. on Feb....

Gilberto’s lyrics can be playful, poking fun at everyday things. (Photo Illustration by Maya Dutt)

Bebel Gilberto blesses Brazilian bossa nova with stunning vocals

By Maya Dutt March 9, 2025

The guitar and drums with brushes are reverent, setting a delicate atmosphere. Shakers hiss in and out. Then, a slightly husky but clear voice breaks through the backtrack, singing about joy in Portuguese....

‘Marvel Rivals’ never misses

‘Marvel Rivals’ never misses

By Parth Dhaulakhandi February 27, 2025

“Armed and dangerous!” is probably what fans of “Overwatch 2” heard when “Marvel Rivals,” developed by NetEase, first released on Dec. 6. “Marvel Rivals” is a new team player vs. player...

Alyssa (left) and Dreux (right) save the day in an impractical, rushed manner. (Photo from IMDb)

‘One of Them Days’ runs down a predictable path

By Annika Abraham February 19, 2025

Utilizing the common comedy trope of a race against the clock, sprinkled with enemies and following a nonstop sequence of unfortunate twists, “One of Them Days,” released on Jan. 17, follows a predictable...

Mac Miller’s posthumous album contains unique songs but questionable musicality. (Photo from Spotify)

“Balloonerism” no longer floats in the dark

By Isabela Guilardi February 12, 2025

Legendary artist Mac Miller’s latest posthumous album “Balloonerism” was released on Jan. 17 after its songs showed up in Miller’s collection of “lost albums,” albums that were not released...

SZA captivates listeners with her ability to tie her vocals to song melodies. (Photo from Spotify)

‘SOS Deluxe: Lana’ is SZA’s heartbreak SOS

By Elena Shim February 10, 2025

There is beauty in regaining one’s true self after the pain of heartbreak after a breakup. It lets the heart heal, and the seemingly impossible prospect of closure becomes easier. SZA reflects...

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