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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,...

Fekete (right) said he hopes the staff’s hard work does not go unnoticed. 
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Gratitude beyond the field

Isabela Guilardi and Elena Shim November 8, 2025

This year, coach Shawn Hook is bringing a new tradition to the football program. By creating a time where players can express their gratitude for teachers and staff, Hook said he wanted to push his players...

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...

 Students should be allowed to use restrooms at any time.

Let’s pass on hall passes

Aviv Matas December 14, 2023

A big yellow toilet, a ginormous triangle ruler, a Raiders helmet and a stuffed dinosaur: these are all examples of silly hall passes teachers give students so they can go to the restroom. These passes...

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