Skip to Main Content

Friday, April 25, 2025

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Varsity boys basketball coach awarded for excellence

Varsity boys basketball coach awarded for excellence

By Alicia Liste, Aviv Matas, and Selina Wang April 2, 2025

Varsity boys basketball coach Matt Wright was awarded the Warriors Coach of the Week award by 49ers Cal-Hi Sports on March 3rd, according to 49ers Cal-Hi Sports. 49ers Cal-Hi Sports, an organization...

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,...

FUHSD schools spread awareness about the fundraiser through many in-person talks and email blasts, Wang said. (Photo courtesy of Hector Almendarez)

Community responds to Los Angeles fires with district-wide fundraiser

By Selina Wang, Madeleine Yee, and Kaylin Yi March 21, 2025

FUHSD started the Los Angeles Fire Relief fundraiser in response to the recent Los Angeles fires. The drive aims to raise money, collect clothes and accumulate other items the fires’ victims may need,...

“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...

Sophie Park (right) said it can take many days and multiple discussions to restructure an election process.

ASB revises election process to increase transparency, inclusivity

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam March 12, 2025

Following class elections from March 24-28, students will be campaigning for ASB positions from April 7-11, ASB president, senior Sophie Park said. The leadership team plans to improve the election...

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...

The NAHS had done several events similar to French Cafe Night last year for painting, but on a much smaller scale, Chang said.

Students serve up coffee, croissants at French Cafe Night

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam February 9, 2025

On Jan. 31, the cafeteria was filled with the smell of baked goods, jazzy tunes and the buzzing chatter of students at French Cafe Night. In collaboration, the French National Honor Society, National Music...

Load More Stories