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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

A combined STEM club would be detrimental to the HHS experience.

Quantity does not always sacrifice quality

By Brian Ling October 10, 2024

Several months ago, I wrote an article titled “Sacrificing Quality for Quantity,” which argues for the centralization of all STEM clubs. After extensive reflection, I realized that many of its suggestions...

A combined STEM club would demonstrate the interconnectedness of STEM subjects to students.

Sacrificing quantity for quality

By Brian Ling May 28, 2024

Participating in STEM clubs is a phenomenal way for students to dive deeper into the subjects they are passionate about. However, a major issue STEM clubs face is the meager number of members, creating...

The biology club uses a mix of lectures and practice problems to help students prepare for their AP tests, Nanawati said.

Study boost from STEM clubs

By Brian Ling May 15, 2024

With the arrival of AP exams, several STEM clubs are hosting review sessions to help their members excel, biology club co-president Soham Nanawati said. Nanawati, a junior, said members of his club...

Having two separate biology clubs was redundant since their goals are so similar, vice president Kevin Chang said.

Building a bigger, better bio club

By Brian Ling February 2, 2024

Due to their similar subjects, biology olympiad has merged with biology club at the end of first semester, co-president Soham Nanawati said. Originally proposed by biology club, the two clubs eventually...

The speech officer team discusses upcoming tournaments.

Out of a slump, into the spotlight

By Adam Orrin December 6, 2023

The speech and debate team has always been an entirely student-run organization, impromptu committee officer Henry Hu said, creating challenges for the club as they struggled to succeed. However, recent...

Leisure can come in many different forms, from school clubs to outside hobbies, which can all help improve mental and physical health.

Leisure is not a waste

By Maya Dutt December 5, 2023

Life can feel like an endless race to get ahead. Getting into a good college, getting a good job and having a successful life are often the priorities we set for ourselves. During this race, however, we...

Shaurya Prayag crafts dog toys during the Key Club and animal welfare collaboration event.

POV: From community service to self-discovery

By Aviv Matas October 2, 2023

For me, knowing who I am and who I want to be is difficult. I am young and awkward, and there are a lot of things I do not know. So, when I found a passion for working with kids in education by doing community...

FBLA officer team announces competition information at their second general meeting.

Back in business

By Sanah Arya and Ella Chan October 1, 2023

FBLA officers and club members are preparing to embark on a season filled with innovation through a series of engaging retreats and meetings, Adhikari said.  At retreats, club officers make presentations...

Badminton club attracts courts full of players.

Badminton club reaches expectations with first open gym

By Brian Ip October 1, 2023

The incessant squeaking of shoes paves the way for the whistling of birdies meeting the netting of racquets, as students of all grade levels wait in line for a turn to hop on the court to play badminton. During...

Key club garners support for Earth Day by hosting a poster-making activity.

Constantly committed community

By Anderson Picone May 5, 2023

A new school year, a fresh start and new clubs to join. But as the year progresses, academics can get in the way and clubs are often forgotten, secretary and treasurer of HHS cancer society Jessica Zhao...

Indopak’s classical team performs on the quad stage during multicultural week.

Increasing cultural diversity through dancing

By Brian Ling and Evelyn Wang May 1, 2023

From introducing novel styles of dance to building relationships, co-president of Indopak, senior Roopa Srinivas said the club aims to spread awareness about Indian and Pakistani cultures. “We...

As a newly reactivated club, badminton club has seen increased student attendance at open gyms.

New blood revives badminton club

By Annabelle Yip February 28, 2023

The sound of badminton rackets and chatter fill the large gym, as the badminton club hosts an open gym. However, this would not have been the case just a few months ago.  At the beginning of the school...

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