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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

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...

The best christmas movies

The best christmas movies

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam December 14, 2024

The best Thanksgiving foods

The best Thanksgiving foods

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam December 10, 2024

 

The best spooky films

The best spooky films

By Ella Chan and Elena Shim October 18, 2024

Lee said that as a new officer, she hopes to involve everyone in FBLA and have a fun year.

FBLA officers learn to take leadership

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam October 17, 2024

Excited to begin a new chapter, the latest FBLA officers are eager for a great start to the school year, vice president of written competitions, sophomore Dorie Lee said. In her new role, Lee said she...

Without personalized nutrition, people may have a hard time choosing what is best for their diets.

Tailoring tastes to everyone

By Ella Chan June 2, 2024

I often feel confused and overwhelmed by the hundreds of ads and social media influences promoting different ways to be healthier. Health and sustainability are some of society’s biggest concerns, and...

Many students feel unprepared to take care of themselves after graduating due to a lack of real-world skills gained from school.

Ready or not?

By Ella Chan April 20, 2024

As students toss their graduation caps into the air, they embark on a new journey into adulthood. Yet for many, the excitement of this freedom is overtaken by the harsh reality of their lack of preparation. Despite...

Upperclassmen take leadership during games to lead the team to success, middle blocker Jack Rohloff said.

Upperclassmen step into predecessors’ shoes

By Ella Chan, Kevin Miao, and Annabelle Yip April 19, 2024

Last year’s seniors made up most of the previous varsity team, bringing unmatchable spirit and energy, middle blocker Jack Rohloff said. But after they left, it became up to the current varsity team...

 Freshman Owen Chau said he believes the absence of a JV team is fair due to the skill required to play golf.

Varsity or bust

By Ella Chan, Jonathan Xue, and Annabelle Yip March 5, 2024

Boys golf, unlike other sports, only has a varsity team. Given the increasing interest in joining the golf team, many less experienced golf players were cut from the roster of 12, senior Wyatt Hook said. The...

Overpriced items at thrift stores undermine the original concept of accessibility and affordability.

When bargain hunting breaks the bank

By Ella Chan January 31, 2024

The thrill of finding a hidden gem for a low price at the thrift store is always rewarding. However,  in an era where thrifting once kept up with the theme of being cheap and accessible, it is often not...

“Mean Girls” exaggerates many common high school stereotypes, often glazing over the positives.

From mean to meaning

By Ella Chan December 10, 2023

I grew up watching hundreds of generic shows and movies about high school, which led me to have many expectations for this time. However, now that I am in high school, I realize my expectations both exceeded...

Lin said he was impressed with himself after finding out he broke the three-mile record by a tenth of a second.

Senior breaks school three-mile record

By Ella Chan and Annabelle Yip October 31, 2023

Under the bright lights at the 42nd Annual Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in Irvine, one of the biggest meets in the country, senior Aaron Lin broke the school’s three-mile record with a time of 15:01.9....

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