Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Ella Chan

Ella Chan, Lifestyles Editor

Ella is a senior and is currently one of the Lifestyles editors. In her final year on the paper, she is excited to finish Senior spread, mentor others and make memories. She also likes to drink matcha, spend time with friends and go to the beach.
All content by Ella Chan
Overuse of social media apps can make it difficult to focus on other activities.

Social media promotes addiction

By Ella Chan
December 18, 2024
The best christmas movies

The best christmas movies

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam
December 14, 2024
The best Thanksgiving foods

The best Thanksgiving foods

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam
December 10, 2024
The best spooky films

The best spooky films

By Ella Chan and Elena Shim
October 18, 2024
Lee said that as a new officer, she hopes to involve everyone in FBLA and have a fun year.

FBLA officers learn to take leadership

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam
October 17, 2024
The Rose Parade will act as a shaping experience for new members and seniors alike, drum major, senior Linda Chang said.

Preparations blossom for band director’s final parade

By Ella Chan, Sachin Chandran, Danielle Feldsher, Selina Wang, and Ethan Xue
September 15, 2024
Without personalized nutrition, people may have a hard time choosing what is best for their diets.

Tailoring tastes to everyone

By Ella Chan
June 2, 2024
Many students feel unprepared to take care of themselves after graduating due to a lack of real-world skills gained from school.

Ready or not?

By Ella Chan
April 20, 2024
Upperclassmen take leadership during games to lead the team to success, middle blocker Jack Rohloff said.

Upperclassmen step into predecessors’ shoes

By Ella Chan, Kevin Miao, and Annabelle Yip
April 19, 2024
Freshman Owen Chau said he believes the absence of a JV team is fair due to the skill required to play golf.

Varsity or bust

By Ella Chan, Jonathan Xue, and Annabelle Yip
March 5, 2024
Overpriced items at thrift stores undermine the original concept of accessibility and affordability.

When bargain hunting breaks the bank

By Ella Chan
January 31, 2024
“Mean Girls” exaggerates many common high school stereotypes, often glazing over the positives.

From mean to meaning

By Ella Chan
December 10, 2023
Lin said he was impressed with himself after finding out he broke the three-mile record by a tenth of a second.

Senior breaks school three-mile record

By Ella Chan and Annabelle Yip
October 31, 2023
A visit from a loved one can brighten up anyone’s day.

Taking the chance to care

By Ella Chan
October 29, 2023
Students gather to watch cheer perform during welcome back week.

[Photo] Senior walk-in moved to homecoming rally

By Saira Ahmed, Nicole Kim, and Rajiv Venkatesh
October 6, 2023
FBLA officer team announces competition information at their second general meeting.

Back in business

By Sanah Arya and Ella Chan
October 1, 2023
As an ASB sustainability commissioner, sophomore Aayushma Adhikari said she encourages other students to bike to school if they have the ability.

Biking toward a sustainable future

By Ella Chan and Annabelle Yip
May 22, 2023

CCS bound: track athletes share their thoughts

By Ella Chan and Annabelle Yip
May 22, 2023
Senior Victor Tsai steps up to the role of defensive specialist after a teammate was injured.

Stepping up to the net

By Ella Chan, Faith Watters, and Annabelle Yip
May 15, 2023
To increase membership, the club holds many events that coordinate with the latest holidays and celebrations.

Being aware of animal welfare

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam
April 29, 2023
Stop textile waste by finding new solutions to stay sustainable, such as upcycling.

From fashion to landfills

By Ella Chan
April 21, 2023
Shooting guard, freshman Joshua Lim said he feels unstoppable when playing basketball. (Photo courtesy of Edmond Kwong)

New contenders on the court

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam
April 21, 2023
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
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 6, 2023
The Anticipating of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

The Anticipating of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

By Ella Chan
November 28, 2022
Mr. Grossman bikes alongside the students.

Don’t Strive to Drive

By Ella Chan
November 26, 2022
A new beginning, a bittersweet end

A new beginning, a bittersweet end

By Ella Chan, Madhavi Karthik, Macy Li, Anderson Picone, Lindsey Steel, Mackie Vu, Veronica Zhao, and Evelyn Wang
September 10, 2022
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