Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
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Sustainable steps can help save the environment

March 9, 2022
The Supreme Court’s latest ruling will strip protections for voting rights.

The Court Decides: Merrill v. Milligan

February 15, 2022
Brandi Levy was unjustly suspended from her school’s cheerleading team for posting a Snapchat containing profanity.

The Court Decides: Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.

May 13, 2021
The Court Decides: Astra USA v. Santa Clara County

The Court Decides: Astra USA v. Santa Clara County

May 6, 2021

ASB Cabinet 2021-2022

April 28, 2021
Combat Asian Hate

Combat Asian Hate

April 26, 2021
Unlike public schools, private schools can discriminate against students preventing them from receiving the education they deserve.

The Court Decides: Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue

March 21, 2021
A Year With COVID-19

A Year With COVID-19

March 13, 2021
The Alphabet Workers Union allows Google employees to express their concerns about company policy without fearing repercussions from the tech giant.

Unions empower workers, advocate for change in the workplace

February 12, 2021
Until the spread of COVID-19 decreases, houses of worship need to adapt their religious services to protect the people.

The Court Decides: Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo

February 5, 2021
Meet the Homecoming Court 2020!

Meet the Homecoming Court 2020!

December 11, 2020
The YPPI mental health team met with school based therapist Jenna Starnes to discuss tips for mental wellness while in school.

Sunnyvale Youth Public Policy Institute raises awareness about mental health

December 9, 2020
2020 vision: looking back at an unforgettable year

2020 vision: looking back at an unforgettable year

December 8, 2020
The Pledge of Allegiance was first officially adopted by the United States in 1942. Since then, thousands of Americans have boycotted the pledge as a form a non-violent protest.

The court decides: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette

December 6, 2020
Using property taxes to fund schools significantly disadvantages low-income students who lack the same resources as their high-income counterparts.

The court decides: San Antonio Independent v. Rodriguez

November 2, 2020
FUHSD proposes tax renewal initiative Measure M

FUHSD proposes tax renewal initiative Measure M

October 29, 2020
The Homestead Food Pantry distributed care packages including food and other necessities to 120 families on Oct. 14.

ASB, PTSA join forces to create Homestead Food Pantry

October 21, 2020
History teacher Andrea Yee plays with her kids in the extra time given by distance learning.

‘You can’t keep everyone else warm by setting yourself on fire’

October 5, 2020
School looks very different from what it used to be six months ago, as online learning brings its own set of challenges.

Teachers rise with creativity in the face of adversity

October 4, 2020
When people run out of supplies they have to make the decision whether to make do or risk getting infected at a grocery store.

The dangers of shopping during a pandemic

May 31, 2020
Several hospitals in the Bay Area have executed different practices in effort to lower the risk of patients being infected by COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts future city, hospital, school operations

April 18, 2020
Government officials downplayed the severity of the pandemic luring Americans into a false sense of security.

Inaction: the downfall of the United States

April 18, 2020
Family: a myriad of meanings

Family: a myriad of meanings

April 8, 2020
AP physics 1: not worth the removal of physics honors

AP physics 1: not worth the removal of physics honors

March 26, 2020
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