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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

To provide a more supportive learning environment, HHS must prioritize the safety of students and staff.

Unsafe campuses undermine learning

Emma Chang May 21, 2026

Weeks ago, an intruder allegedly trespassed onto campus with a knife, principal Denae Nurnberg stated. My phone buzzed with frantic messages from friends and family, asking if I was okay and if I had heard...

Politicians are pushing Christianity by indoctrinating students in classrooms.

The classroom is not a church

James Jiang April 8, 2026

Legal hurdles have faced Texas as its law, SB-10, aims to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments, according to The Texas Tribune. This issue has blown up, as it seemingly violates religious...

 Through a competitive community, Xuan (right) said HOSA will teach students basic principles of healthcare.

New club unites students through healthcare

Chloe Wang November 9, 2025

After years of preparation, Health Occupations Students of America is open to campus as a club, co–president, junior Justin Xuan said. For students interested in health, HOSA serves as a competition...

School used to feel like a place of growth, but now, it feels like a rundown factory that pumps test-taking students out of it.

Stressful tests are not preparatory, necessary

Mackie Vu December 18, 2024

In elementary school, I remember running to school in the cold, foggy mornings from my family’s car, eagerly awaiting the concepts and conversations I would make that following day. However, since then,...

Overuse of social media apps can make it difficult to focus on other activities.

Social media promotes addiction

Ella Chan December 18, 2024

Growing up surrounded by technology of various forms, such as online school assignments and virtual calls, I have noticed a growing number of social media users and apps trying to reel me in through a...

Class of 2028 first entered HHS during HOP, which allowed them to tour the campus.

New students HOP into the new year

Isabela Guilardi October 27, 2024

Entering high school is a new experience for all new students, freshman Ankineh Kevorkian said. Sometimes the transition can be hard, Kevorkian said, but with help from other students, incoming freshmen...

Many students feel unprepared to take care of themselves after graduating due to a lack of real-world skills gained from school.

Ready or not?

Ella Chan April 20, 2024

As students toss their graduation caps into the air, they embark on a new journey into adulthood. Yet for many, the excitement of this freedom is overtaken by the harsh reality of their lack of preparation. Despite...

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