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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Stricter phone policies aim to eliminate distractions during class, but students will retain access to their devices during non-academic periods, Nurnberg said.

School phone policies tighten to comply with state ban

By Amanda Boles, Elina Li, Ethan Xue, and Kaylin Yi September 6, 2025

California passed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free Schools Bill, last August, mandating greater cell phone restriction measures across all school districts. With the bill taking formal effect July 1,...

Although phones are meant to benefit us, they can prevent us from being in touch with the real world and furthering our education.

Screenagers, it is time to be teenagers

By Mackie Vu October 20, 2023

Students can enjoy an abundance of freedom, whether it is walking to the 7/11 down the street or engaging in activities that extend late into the night. Although freedoms are often seen as liberty, we...

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