The Epitaph
Homestead High School
Cupertino, CA
Issue Date: 2/13/2008
Issue: Issue 4
Last Update: 2/26/2008
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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 funding system for public education, as one of the first st...
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Campus guardian and friend


By Bihter Ozedirne

Many tales have been spun about Louise Garces, current student conduct specialist and infamous bike rider.
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Closet Confidential


By Ben Lilly

Here goes nothing: Homestead High School, I would like to announce that I’m gay.
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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 suspension of Proposition 98 which would cut down on guaranteed...
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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.
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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.

"Quiz Kids" team makes quarter-finals in a Bay Area competition


By Nanda Guruswarmy

The Bay Area Quiz Kids competition is one that seniors Aaron Wong, Drew Haven, Dayv Doberne and junior Robert Nishihara do not prepare for.
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