Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

HHS’ Science Bowl team has been on a journey to improve together and now they are passing down their knowledge to others.

The cycle of knowledge

By Rajiv Venkatesh January 31, 2022

When senior Michael Ferolito was a sixth-grader looking at clubs to join for the first time at Sunnyvale Middle School, he said he was instantly drawn to Science Bowl’s welcoming environment and the...

MEANING BEHIND NAME: In this column, I discuss the meaning behind the Daydreamer and what the name has taught me.

The Daydreamer

January 27, 2022

As far as column names go, The Daydreamer is probably as perfect as it gets for me. I have always been that kid with my head in the clouds. When I was supposed to be paying attention to long division,...

Shark Tank Simulation: Members participate in an engaging activity similar to the popular TV show “Shark Tank.”

Determined to educate

By Nina Vasquez Cruz January 25, 2022

The American enterprise project, hosted by FBLA, starts off strong going into 2022. This year-long project focuses on educating members and students about the newly emerging topic of social entrepreneurship,...

THE BIG DECISION: Students who want to pursue art have been told they need to make a different career choice.

Pursuing the desire to be an artist

By Saira Ahmed January 17, 2022

Many high schoolers struggle to find a passion they want to carry into their career, but even students who know what they want to do deal with the other end of a double-edged sword. They still need to...

Therapy and other mental health care options should be seen as preventative measures, rather than options when a worsening mental health gets uncontrollable.

POV: the blurred line between being a hypocrite and being authentic

By Shreya Partha December 27, 2021

When I tell people  I am an advocate for mental health and spread the message of seeking help through various organizations, the reaction I receive has been pretty similar — their eyes widen a fraction,...

Students in AP Physics 1 perform a lab to learn about collisions and momentum.

Labs and COVID-19: the impact on student learning

By Naomi Baron and Olivia Shen December 14, 2021

During the shift to online learning, COVID-19 forced science teachers to shift gears and alter the way that they teach science. Many facets of education were heavily impacted, science included, chemistry...

NIKKI AND FRIENDS: Nikki Liu and her friends pose in front of rally decorations.

Inside school and out: Nikki Liu talks leadership, ASB, and everything in between

By Harshitha Vijayakumar December 10, 2021

If an HHS student were to ask which fellow Mustang is in charge of helping the school run smoothly and working with the administration to make change happen, they would most certainly be pointed to the...

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What matters in the long end

By Christine Kim December 10, 2021

We live on a floating rock. This concept, although not quite applicable to all problems, is a refreshing reminder to step back and realize what actually matters in the grand scheme of things. Life is so...

ELD provides a stepping stone to success

By Chloe Wong December 10, 2021

Moving to another country in the prime of your teenage years comes with obstacles not everyone can handle on their own. ELD is a class that allows students to learn English and quickly adapt to the cultures...

An Investment in Pride

By Joss Broward December 10, 2021

The power of a book is anything but negligible. They have the ability to inspire, validate and change minds. For members of the LGBTQ community, queer literature has not often been easily attainable. The...

Balanced senior year stresses and college applications

By Yukari E. Hernandez December 10, 2021

When it comes to graduating seniors, there are many things these upperclassmen have to do in order to prepare for both graduation and adulthood. There are senior pictures to take, caps and gowns to order...

Top 10 ways to get an A+ on ur finals

By Raymond Ranbhise December 9, 2021

With every tick of the clock, the most miserable part of the year approaches. As finals come closer, here are the top 10 ways to do well on your finals so your grade doesn’t fall right below an A.  ...

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