The Epitaph <![CDATA[The Epitaph]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:58:59 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Popularity contest, I mean, election '08]]> By Sara Mokhtary
I love Barack. I hate Hillary. Who is Huckabee? full story > ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:27:00 GMT <![CDATA[Jazz choir selling singing Valentines this year]]> By Angela Chen
This is the first year the elite Jazz Choir has sold singing Valentine’s Day grams as a fundraiser for revenue for the choir department. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:28:00 GMT <![CDATA[Boys soccer season affected by younger team dynamics]]> By Angela Chen
The high number of underclassmen on the boys soccer team has contributed to the unique dynamic thus far in the season by bringing new players with fresh talent. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:23:00 GMT <![CDATA[Proposition 98 is overly complicated, but should not be terminated]]> By Editorial Board
California is facing a budget crisis, with an estimated $14 billion deficit for the current year. Obviously, cuts need to be made. The governor has proposed to suspend proposition 98, part of the fund full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:20:00 GMT <![CDATA[Public education]]> By Riti Chandiok
Only now that my seventh year of American public education is coming to a close, am I realizing the inherent deficiencies of the schooling system of this country. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:19:00 GMT <![CDATA[Senior pursues bodybuilding for water polo success]]> By John Baldwin
Bench pressing 225 pounds is child’s play for senior Justin Aflatooni. Aflatooni has been bodybuilding since freshman year to increase his finesse at his chosen sport of water polo, and is now one of full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:18:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cheap Valentine's Gifts]]> By John Baldwin
Novelty gift ideas for that special someone this February 14. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:00 GMT <![CDATA[Second Floor Spook]]> By Matt Salwasser
A reporter collects story of the famed A-Building ghost. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:00 GMT <![CDATA[Military Men]]> By Matt Salwasser
When growing up, some stereotypical childhood aspirations may include firefighter, police officer, astronaut or also professional athlete. For seniors Frank Huang and Jon Palma, theirs were to be a so full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[Campus guardian and friend]]> By Bihter Ozedirne
Many tales have been spun about Louise Garces, current student conduct specialist and infamous bike rider. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:08:00 GMT <![CDATA[Wrestling team focuses on commitment]]> By Ben Chang
As the wrestling season comes to a close, the team is one year closer to capitalizing on the wealth of youth they possess. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:07:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mardi Gras comes to Homestead]]> By Ben Chang
For the first time at Homestead, a Mardi Gras celebration, also known as Fat Tuesday, was held at Homestead on Feb. 5, 2008, during lunch. Decorations were put up in the L-Building, and during lunch, full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:06:00 GMT <![CDATA[Closet Confidential]]> By Ben Lilly
Here goes nothing: Homestead High School, I would like to announce that I’m gay. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:06:00 GMT <![CDATA[The rules of attraction?]]> By Ben Lilly
Homosexual and bisexual students on campus have a unique experience. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:03:00 GMT <![CDATA[Schwarzenegger proposes funding cuts]]> By Ben Lilly
After the chaos of last week surrounding Super Tuesday, one California proposition that can affect funding to the school system is not on the ballot. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing a suspensi full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Girls basketball team perfects practices]]> By Stephanie Ortega
Going back to basics for the girls varsity basketball team seemed like a major goal to accomplish at the beginning the season, but having had limited time left in this past season, the team paid clos full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[Venaca Clothing designs experience]]> By Stephanie Ortega
Having started a clothing line in Nov. 2007, 16-year-old junior Justin Bettman'ss high school job is anything but typical. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:57:00 GMT <![CDATA[New formation for girls soccer]]> By Nanda Guruswarmy



Senior Taylor Bunka slide tackles a player from the Los Gatos team on Feb.1.

With a few injuries early on and with more young players on the team, the girls varsity soccer team had a rough start to the season. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:52:00 GMT <![CDATA["Quiz Kids" team makes quarter-finals in a Bay Area competition]]> By Nanda Guruswarmy



Seniors Drew Haven, Dayv Doberne and Aaron Wong compete in round two of the Bay Area Quiz Kids competition. The team played against Hillsdale High School and won 600-90.

The Bay Area Quiz Kids competition is one that seniors Aaron Wong, Drew Haven, Dayv Doberne and junior Robert Nishihara do not prepare for. full story > ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:49:00 GMT <![CDATA[Homestead continues annual dodgeball tradition]]> By Ben Chang
On Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, Homestead’s second annual dodgeball tournament took place in the Monta Vista gym. full story > ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[Bi-annual career faire brings 60 speakers]]> By Bihter Ozedirne
Students made their way through the rain to attend the Career Faire sessions on Jan. 25. full story > ]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:19:00 GMT