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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

Students struggle to meet expectations placed on them since youth, creating a constant atmosphere of pressure and stress.

Achievement comes at a cost

Emma Chang March 11, 2026

Long after the last bell of the day reverberates across campus, students can be found holed up in classrooms, hunched over computers or studying in the library.  In recent years, the concept of high...

Behind the stereotype is a cycle of constant pressure and competition.

Trapped in the Bay Area meme

Natasha Bandil September 30, 2025

“Living in Cupertino is everyone having a 1600 on their SAT.” “Mission San Jose High School kids don’t sleep.” Of the countless reels I scroll through on TikTok and Instagram, these are the ones...

Everyone can be included in the process of making the HHS campus prettier and happier through greenery.

HHS needs more green

Selina Wang December 18, 2024

When I first entered high school at HHS, I did not see a single blade of healthy, green grass, only weeds and a handful of dying flowers. The fields are all turf, and there is no grass in the quad....

Taking a break from activities is necessary to improve mental health because it allows time for rest and relaxation, reduces stress levels and allows for a clearer mind.

Rethink the grind

Naaga Senthil April 28, 2024

It is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activities, assignments and assessments. We as students constantly strive to check off tasks on our never-ending to-do lists. However, it is crucial to pause...

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

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...

Meditation is a useful and accessible coping mechanism, Loyd said.

Meditation: more than just breathing

Faith Watters April 12, 2023

After an awful day at school, the only thing I could focus on was the pounding sensation in my head — traffic made me five minutes late to first period, the math test I thought I aced came back with...

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