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Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

The changes make the speaking section almost entirely a matter of practice and memorization, preventing it from accurately assessing skills.

AP world language changes are a fumble

Elina Li May 28, 2026

A rush of panic and adrenaline hits me as the prompt for the cultural presentation, the final free-response question on the AP Chinese test, is unveiled. Recording starts after minimal preparation time,...

KNOWING TWO LANGUAGES: the pros and cons of being bilingual.

Hidden aspects of being bilingual

Chloe Wong May 4, 2022

Language is the doorway to the vast world of culture, expression and communication. Those who are bilingual get to explore twice as much of that vast world, but with it comes some unexpected experiences....

POWER OF LANGUAGE: Our identities are heavily influenced by our languages.

Expressing unique identities through language

Chloe Wong March 6, 2022

Language is a doorway into the soul, which is why understanding its importance is crucial to solidifying our identity. It allows our inner thoughts to be brought to light. Without language, we would struggle...

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