Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Saira Ahmed

Saira Ahmed, Managing Editor

It is senior Saira Ahmed's third (and final) year on The Epitaph, but she is still looking forward to writing about the same topics as she did two years ago: niche issues on campus, scathing album reviews and artistic profiles. She cannot wait to use what she learned from the paper in the real world, aspiring to be an environmental photographer and journalist. Outside of The Epitaph, Saira enjoys spending countless hours searching for new music and creating Pinterest boards.

All content by Saira Ahmed
Children and parents interact with various club booths at the STEM night.

[Photo] Inspiring youth in STEM fields

By Sanah Arya
February 18, 2024
Electronic producer ILLENIUM’s older music showed his true talent as a DJ, creating immersive and unique melodies that others still haven’t replicated.

Underrated Artists: Revisiting ILLENIUM’s best music

By Saira Ahmed
February 6, 2024
Students gather to watch cheer perform during welcome back week.

Senior walk-in moved to homecoming rally

By Saira Ahmed, Nicole Kim, and Rajiv Venkatesh
October 6, 2023
The JV football team puts more effort into practices this year than they did last year, captain Raul De Los Santos said.

Strong start, strong bonds

By Saira Ahmed, Alan Ma, and Malar Raguraman
October 3, 2023
Freshman Reva Karri said she is excited to run for the freshmen class cabinet.

[Photo] Starting the rough track

By Mackie Vu and Catherine Yang
September 22, 2023
Although the electronic band aiwake has a short discography, each song is a gem that you do not want to miss.

Underrated Artists: aiwake produces imaginative, downtempo beats

By Saira Ahmed
September 11, 2023
Accelerated summer construction projects will give students and teachers access to renovated buildings this school year.

Campus construction completed — for now

By Saira Ahmed, Danielle Feldsher, Alan Ma, Malar Raguraman, Faith Watters, and Catherine Yang
August 14, 2023
From enthusiastic performances and a beautiful venue to funny moments and fan reactions, “Bittersweet Daze” is a concert I will never forget.

Cavetown’s ‘Bittersweet Daze’ tour comes to Bay Area

By Saira Ahmed and Nicole Kim
July 25, 2023
Members of the HHS Bhangra team perform the exuberant dance style while wearing colorful traditional clothing. “I think this event is a way that we can show pride in our Indian culture,” Bhangra team member, junior Aaditya Raj said. “Its a way for all of us to come together and celebrate it. Showcasing all these teams and giving them a chance to perform is really something special.

Sapnay photo gallery

By Saira Ahmed, Nicole Kim, and Rajiv Venkatesh
May 23, 2023
When globalization hits locally

When globalization hits locally

By Saira Ahmed, Karuna Chandran, Madhavi Karthik, Zeinab Rakhshandehroo, Hope Saena, and Lindsey Steel
May 22, 2023
Indie artist Haux helped me discover my love for calmer songs.

Underrated Artists: Haux elevates acoustics with lyrical melodies, calming instrumentals

By Saira Ahmed
May 14, 2023
Electronic producer Flume deserves more attention for his innovative songs and remixes.

Underrated Artists: Flume’s work represents the intricacies of electronica

By Saira Ahmed
April 10, 2023
Angus & Julia Stone create inspiring, comforting music with flawless vocals.

Underrated Artists: Angus & Julia Stone’s dreamy indie-folk music is worth a listen

By Saira Ahmed
April 4, 2023
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
As a newly reactivated club, badminton club has seen increased student attendance at open gyms.

[Photo] New blood revives badminton club

By Annabelle Yip
February 28, 2023
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
Having time to myself allowed me to create my own schedule.

Self-pacing or self-fulfilling prophecy

By Saira Ahmed and Karuna Chandran
December 20, 2022

Running toward the goal

By Saira Ahmed
December 17, 2022
Goth Babe deserves more attention for his environmental advocacy and unique discography.

Underrated Artists: Goth Babe

By Saira Ahmed
December 1, 2022

Where is the art?

By Saira Ahmed, Lindsey Steel, and Harshitha Vijayakumar
November 1, 2022
Goth Babe deserves more attention for his environmental advocacy and unique discography.

Underrated Artists: ODESZA

By Saira Ahmed
October 14, 2022
Students prepared for homecoming by decorating floats for the parade

Behind the scenes of Homecoming

By Saira Ahmed, Amber Birrell, and Anushruti Nagarajan
October 12, 2022
With the return of the school year, technology remains constant in the classrooms.

Exploring modern approaches to learning

By Lia Klebanov, Keshav Kumar, Gabriela Salazar, Zeinab Rakhshandehroo, Nicole Pimenta Innecco, Saira Ahmed, and Nathan Gu
September 11, 2022
THE OTHER SIDE: Junior Coline Gingembre said she directed her first production, “Lockdown”, after being an actor in several plays.

From newcomer to director

By Saira Ahmed
May 31, 2022
Community moves forward after arrest of influential teacher

Community moves forward after arrest of influential teacher

By Saira Ahmed and Niyatee Jain
May 19, 2022
FEATURES EXECUTED POORLY: Many of Spotify’s updates in the past couple of years have fallen flat.

A never-ending loop of songs

By Saira Ahmed
April 24, 2022
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis Goals

Boys Junior Varsity Tennis’ Goals

By Saira Ahmed, Anushruti Nagarajan, and Rajiv Venkatesh
April 7, 2022
HIGH EXPECTATIONS DEFLATED: Wallows releases an underwhelming album despite having the capability to make better quality music.

‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ please

By Saira Ahmed
April 1, 2022
INTRIGUING YET UNDERAPPRECIATED: Beach Fossils combines interesting tunes and mellow vocals to make alluring albums. (Photo courtesy of Kohei Kawashima)

Underrated Artists: Beach Fossils

By Saira Ahmed
March 15, 2022
CALMING, DREAMY VOCALS: You’ll Never Get to Heaven utilizes catchy melodies overlapped with faded vocals to create ethereal music.

Underrated Artists: You’ll Never Get to Heaven

By Saira Ahmed
February 10, 2022
PRODUCTION MOVED ONLINE: After a rise in COVID-19 cases, ‘One Acts’ was moved from a stage to a YouTube video

‘One Acts’ moved online

By Saira Ahmed
February 7, 2022
The Timeless Treasures: JV Girls Basketball

The Timeless Treasures: JV Girls Basketball

By Saira Ahmed, Anushruti Nagarajan, and Gaby Cristancho
February 1, 2022
THE BIG DECISION: Students who want to pursue art have been told they need to make a different career choice.

Pursuing the desire to be an artist

By Saira Ahmed
January 17, 2022
INEQUALITY AMONG SEARCHES: Nine bodies found during Gabby Petito search were swept under the rug due to unequal racial treatment in missing person cases.

Search for Gabby Petito highlights the prevalence of missing white woman syndrome

By Saira Ahmed
November 8, 2021

Quad celebration replaces traditional homecoming dance

By Madhavi Karthik, Zeinab Rakhshandehroo, Saira Ahmed, and Erin Loh
November 5, 2021
New clubs at HHS

New clubs at HHS

By Saira Ahmed and Karuna Chandran
September 24, 2021
A HAPPY MEDIUM: AP Art teacher Tyler Cripe poses with the “Wall of Chaos”, a collection of students’ drawings on the desks from the first week of school. (Caption 2) OLD HALLOWEEN COSTUME: Tyler Cripe poses with a paper mache mask of his own face. (Caption 3) PAST STUDENT ARTWORK: The walls of Tyler Cripes classroom are filled with work that past students left behind.

Taking the Scenic Route: The Journey of an Art Teacher

By Saira Ahmed
September 10, 2021
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