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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

As a newly reactivated club, badminton club has seen increased student attendance at open gyms.

New blood revives badminton club

By Annabelle Yip February 28, 2023

The sound of badminton rackets and chatter fill the large gym, as the badminton club hosts an open gym. However, this would not have been the case just a few months ago.  At the beginning of the school...

Based on a survey of 210 responses, 51% of HHS students report having transportation issues due to the storm.

It’s raining cats and dogs

By Anderson Picone, Mackie Vu, and Veronica Zhao February 15, 2023

Breaking a long period of dryness, storms across California caused flood warnings for 90% of Californians in early January, prompting President Joe Biden to declare them a "major disaster," according to...

At their latest general meeting, Key Club decided to take a different approach and have members play a competition game, Angelina Kwan said.

The key to Key club

By Anderson Picone February 13, 2023

I’ve heard several people raving about Key club, but for almost two years I had no idea what anyone really did there. Turns out Key club is a community service club that has volunteer opportunities integrated...

News in a minute

By Erin Loh February 13, 2023

Local - Deadly California floods cause structural damage, harm marginalized communities Six atmospheric rivers since December, amounting to a total of 500-700% of California's average rainfall, have...

Popularized by famous celebrities and influencers, Y2K trends promote harmful body standards.

Some trends should be left in the past

By Zeinab Rakhshandehroo February 13, 2023

Baby tees, low-rise jeans and micro skirts – all iconic and recognizable elements of 2000’s fashion, or, as it is commonly known, Y2K fashion. The Y2K trend has been making a comeback since the summer...

 Callahan performs at the annual HHS forte dance showcase and competition.

The start of something new

By Anushruti Nagarajan February 10, 2023

As 2023 begins, many recollect on their progress of previous goals and look forward to the new beginning. For Equestriettes officer, Madelyn Callahan, the junior said she feels New Year’s is all about...

Lou said his goals for the season include placing at CCS.

Standing his ground

By Saira Ahmed, Rajiv Venkatesh, and Mackie Vu February 8, 2023

Wrestling continuously challenges its players to improve their moves and themselves. In this Q&A with The Epitaph, team captain, junior Colin Lou shares his experiences with the sport, and why he decided...

Edward Norton hilariously captures the essence of a self-absorbed CEO while portraying Miles Bron.

‘Glass Onion’ lives inside a bubble

By Manya Girivasan February 8, 2023

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” the highly anticipated sequel to 2019's “Knives Out,” was released on Netflix in late December. “Glass Onion” centers around a group of wealthy friends...

With a paintbrush in hand, participants paint the pot for the succulents they get to bring home and foster.

Building bridges between art, science

By Nicole Kim and Mackie Vu February 7, 2023

On a busy Friday afternoon, members from Greens Ops and National Art Honor Society assembled to paint pots for the succulents they will get to take home and take care of. The collaboration event between...

Many corporations are corrupting a sustainable future by deceiving consumers into thinking they are saving the environment.

The truth behind greenwashing

By Ella Chan February 7, 2023

One of the first things I do today when buying an item is look at its packaging to see if it's “clean” or eco-friendly, with extra points if it’s made from recycled materials. When customers buy...

Francesca Pastizzo and French teacher Ms. Ronsheimer gather in the dance room on the first Monday of the month to have a quick, relaxing yoga session.

A mental stretch

By Helen Tam February 7, 2023

School can seem overwhelming, especially around now, with course selection, ap tests approaching and more, many students have a lot on their plate. But members of the yoga club know there is a place for...

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