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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

‘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...

Influencers leverage their platforms to promote their businesses, even when they have questionable practices.

Influencer items fail fans

By Brian Ling November 13, 2024

Becoming a viral social media influencer is a dream for many thanks to the social and financial power it can provide. To achieve this dream, internet sensations often turn to selling branded merchandise...

The team developed a new climbing mechanism for their robot which debuted at Chezy Championships, Freitag said. (Photo courtesy of Julia Geofferey)

Robotics team’s talent shines bright

By Maya Dutt, Alicia Liste, and Catherine Yang November 3, 2024

After a rough start at 41st place out of 43, robotics Team 670 finished first in the highly competitive Chezy Championships held at Bellarmine College Preparatory from Sept. 27-29, business lead, sophomore...

The best spooky films

The best spooky films

By Ella Chan and Elena Shim October 18, 2024

A combined STEM club would be detrimental to the HHS experience.

Quantity does not always sacrifice quality

By Brian Ling October 10, 2024

Several months ago, I wrote an article titled “Sacrificing Quality for Quantity,” which argues for the centralization of all STEM clubs. After extensive reflection, I realized that many of its suggestions...

Omar Apollo’s “God Said No World Tour” was heaven sent

Omar Apollo’s “God Said No World Tour” was heaven sent

By Olivia Levesque Ouellette October 7, 2024

As the lights dim and the crowd roars, the white curtain is absorbed by the blue spotlight. The curtain rises and the spotlight is centered on singer, songwriter Omar Apollo. Dressed in white from head...

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