Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Zeinab Rakhshandehroo, Reporter

Zeinab is currently a sophomore at Homestead High school. She is interested in writing, and is looking forward to being part of the Epitaph this year! In her free time, Zeinab enjoys reading, baking, and spending time outdoors.

All content by Zeinab Rakhshandehroo
MOTIVATING MINORITY STUDENTS: More events such as the STEMtrum: Gender Diversity in STEM event should be held in order to support minority students pursuing STEM.

Working towards a more diverse STEM workforce

April 28, 2022
YOUTH GET INVOLVED: Members of the younger generation raise awareness for the dangers of space tourism, highlighting the importance of examining the impacts of commercialized spacelight.

Space tourism will lead to environmental disasters

March 23, 2022
A GLAMOROUS FACADE: The grand sets of haute couture shows adds to the upscale image of luxury fashion.

The romanticization of haute couture promotes harmful perceptions of fashion

March 23, 2022
The team began their practices at the start of the season with a review of basic skills, JV boys basketball coach Kala Wong said. “Early on in the season, we needed a lot more help [with the basics],” Wong said. “We did more fundamental type drills, with things like footwork, positioning, ball handling, passing, catching, and pivoting.”

Boys JV basketball practices

March 21, 2022
DIVERSITY IN RELIGION: All religions in the U.S. deserve equal recognition.

Religious holidays should not be recognized as public holidays

February 4, 2022
EDUCATING AND ENCOURAGING: Lela Hanson explains her display to attendees at the SNHS booth.

STEMtrum encourages female, non-binary students to explore STEM

January 12, 2022
SPREADING HARMFUL MESSAGES: Media’s portrayal of strong women fosters misconceptions about femininity in audiences.

Media needs a more diverse representation of feminine strength

December 22, 2021
NO GOALS HERE: Katy Perry blocks a ball during a scrimmage against the JV boys team.

Soccer through a lifetime: Katy Perry

December 12, 2021
Students’ Privacy Threatened: AI club spreads the message of social media risks in regards to personal information.

AI club educates students on privacy risks in social media

November 9, 2021
PREPARING FOR CCS: Faith Watters practices her form during a match, which she says needs some improvement.

Varsity girls tennis team keeps up momentum mid-season

November 6, 2021

Quad celebration replaces traditional homecoming dance

November 5, 2021
Robotics completion for scoring points by shooting ball to basket

HHS’s Robotics Team looks forward to a new year in-person

October 1, 2021
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