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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

While some thought Rihanna’s performance was too sexual and others found it underwhelming, Rihanna still created a nostalgic performance that gave fans the return they were all waiting for. (Illustration by Niyatee Jain)

Movements in Music: Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance shines despite criticism

By Niyatee Jain March 28, 2023

Rihanna’s long-awaited return to music came in Super Bowl LVII’s Halftime Show on Feb. 12. Though fans eagerly anticipated the 13-minute show, some viewers complained on Twitter that the show lacked...

My experiences with playing piano and the drums proved firsthand how diverse art can be.

Art is more than drawing

By Patrick Hao March 24, 2023

When I heard of the word “art,” I used to think it only pertained to drawing and similar activities. However, as I got older, I realized art is so much more than that.  The term “art” encompasses,...

The varsity girls soccer team celebrates the seniors’ last game of the season

Always adapting, constantly improving

By Ella Chan, Erin Loh, and Veronica Zhao March 23, 2023

Even at a professional level, sports teams have to learn to adapt when their star players are absent. At HHS, the varsity girls soccer team has had firsthand experience with these challenges.  Last...

As female officers of the esports club, Kunz, Truong and Wong hope to erase any stereotypes of what a typical gamer is supposed to be like.

Gaming sees no gender

By Annabelle Yip March 23, 2023

A member of the esports club plays League of Legends, clicking away on the controller as the game takes over their mind and they become impassioned with defeating their opponent. Taking off the headset,...

At STEM night, Rao said the club hoped to make neuroscience fun through activities such as matching a series of brains to their respective animals and putting the human brain together one lobe at a time.

Kickstarting the brain: juniors start neuroscience club

By David Lin and Rajiv Venkatesh March 22, 2023

Neuroscience club held its first-ever meeting on Feb. 17 with the goal of educating members about opportunities in the field. Co-president Mahi Patel said she and her fellow co-president, junior Cecilia...

Lin said she hopes to make the lion dance performance a yearly tradition for the club.

A roaring performance

By Brian Ling March 22, 2023

Loud drums boomed across the quad as members from the Taiwanese student association danced in two vibrant lion costumes, one white and another purple, in front of a large crowd of spectators. Lion dances...

Despite their differences, Puss and Kitty Softpaws are able to rekindle their relationship, revealing the importance of friendship.

Finding inspiration in unexpected places

By Evelyn Wang March 22, 2023

Although it may seem like a childish animated movie at first glance, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” the sequel to the 2011 movie “Puss in Boots,” dives into a wide array of meaningful topics....

Once I reframed mentorship as a two-way street and an opportunity for mutual growth, I was able to make the impact I wanted and develop as a leader.

The Daydreamer

By Karuna Chandran March 22, 2023

I have spent much of my life living in fear because of my severe food allergies, always worried every time I ate out at a restaurant or went to a friend’s house that something would trigger them. It...

After filming of the movie “The Beach,” the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh in Thailand where the movie was shot became increasingly damaged, exacerbated by the influx of tourists along the shores.

International film industry has high viewership, but lack of global awareness

By Karuna Chandran March 21, 2023

When I think of the climate crisis, the first things that come to mind are carbon emissions from automobiles, greenhouse gasses, sea level rise and much more. But one of the largest contributors to environmental...

Once I reframed mentorship as a two-way street and an opportunity for mutual growth, I was able to make the impact I wanted and develop as a leader.

The Daydreamer

By Karuna Chandran March 8, 2023

Books are meant to be read cover to cover, to let the story carefully, but surely unfold as the pages turn, illuminating further truths within. Over the years, I have crafted an alternative method to reading...

Though they do not have an extensive discography, Vallis Alps makes every single one of their songs perfect.

Underrated Artists: Vallis Alps creates versatile, innovative melodies

By Saira Ahmed March 8, 2023

I associate artists with specific aesthetics or landscapes, usually because I listen to different artists and genres based on where I am and what I am doing. If I am doing homework, I listen to chill,...

HHS placed first in Bay Section, with 75 students proceeding to the State Leadership conference.

FBLA members advance to statewide competition

By Lindsey Steel March 8, 2023

In hopes of advancing to the State Leadership conference, members of Future Business Leaders of America attended the Bay Section conference on Feb. 11. Bay Section is the first step in progressing towards...

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