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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Students wave their phone flashlights as they chant at the rally.

ASB puts together annual black light rally

By Isabela Guilardi December 18, 2024

The black light rally was planned by ASB to be held on Dec. 6 as a way for students to take a break and relax, especially around finals week, rally commissioner, senior Parnika Kotamsetti said. Kotamsetti...

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...

Liu (right) said being a part of science olympiad taught her important lessons about her work ethic. (Photo courtesy of Lucia Liu)

Science olympiad triggers members’ personal development

By Alan Zhang December 17, 2024

In science olympiad, sophomore Naveen Badrinath said the main goal is to win competitions through scoring well on tests. The club’s competitive nature drives members to develop skills and habits beyond...

Students learn about the marketing process through the Maker’s Fair.

Principles of business hosts Maker’s Fair

By Olivia Levesque Ouellette, Mackie Vu, and Kaylin Yi December 17, 2024

Twenty-eight groups of students from principles of business sold handcrafted or personalized merchandise at the annual Maker’s Fair, which took place on Dec. 6 in the quad, business teacher Graeme Logie...

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...

‘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...

The “Finally: A Theater Tour.” transcends music and incites moments of personal reflection.

Rex Orange County takes us to ‘Therapy’

By Amanda Boles and Adam Orrin November 22, 2024

The spotlight flickers on to reveal a lonely hospital cot, revealing Alex O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, sitting beside a doctor. As he sits on the bed, he sings his song “Alexander,”...

Grossman said that the induction helped him relive his days in high school. (Photo courtesy of Chris Grossman, photo by Catherine Yang)

Athletic director inducted into hall of fame

By Aashka Nagarkar, Mackie Vu, and Catherine Yang November 20, 2024

Athletic director Chris Grossman was inducted into Monte Vista High School’s Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1998 championship baseball team on Sept. 29. Grossman played on the baseball team...

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