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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

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

New club unites students through healthcare

By 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...

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,...

Betting can feel addictive, as if one is permanently shackled to the activity.

Gambling among youth has extreme consequences

By Selina Wang June 2, 2025

In recent years, gambling has risen in popularity, especially among younger audiences. 8% of youth can be considered problem gamblers, with many starting at just 12 years old, according to California Council...

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

By 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

By 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

By 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?

By 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...

District board candidate Linda Price says she will prioritize family values and transparency if elected.

Board of Trustees candidate Linda Price discusses political, district-level standpoints

By Joss Broward November 5, 2022

Linda Price, a candidate for the FUHSD Board of Trustees, said her primary goal is to make decisions in the best interest of the students. As a Board of Trustees member, Price said she would be able to...

STRESSFUL STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Teenagers are faced with unrealistic standards when choosing a career path.

Career culture adds unnecessary stress

By Veronica Zhao October 29, 2022

Instead of enjoying their fleeting childhood, teens are now faced with an impending reality--choosing a career. According to Counseling Today, career choice is a significant stressor during the development...

MASKING THE WORLD: Lets educate students to continue to mask up,

New mask mandates provides students with freedom to make own choices

By Aiko Charon and Raymond Ranbhise March 21, 2022

FUHSD recently released a crucial announcement, stating masks would no longer be required on school grounds. In an email sent to families on March 1, the FUHSD said indoor masking requirements would be...

Physics class helps students build meaningful connections, explore vital concepts

By Olivia Shen March 14, 2022

During the springtime, all students excluding seniors undergo the process of course selection. Similar to my peers, when I was a freshman, I had the option of choosing my science class: physics or chemistry.  Like...

LEARNING SHOULD CONTINUE: Due to increased absences, teachers should upload lessons to Schoology while continuing teaching in class.

COVID absences must not disrupt lesson plans

By Naomi Baron January 24, 2022

Missing a day of school, or even simply a single class, can cause a student — especially in a fast-paced AP course — to fall drastically behind while their classmates continue on with the class’s...

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