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El Estoque

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El Estoque

A group of Scouts and scoutmasters gather for a photo. Photo | Suhana Mahabal
Scout-o-Rama in San Jose celebrates local Scouts and Scouting America troops
The festival featured various activities and games and brought together the Silicon Valley Scouting community
May 13, 2025
Assistant Principal Janice Chen gets recognized at a FUHSD Board meeting for her new position. Janice Chen | Used with permission.
MVHS Assistant Principal Janice Chen is appointed the new principal of Lynbrook High School
May 9, 2025
After seven years as assistant principal at MVHS, Janice Chen will begin her new position as principal of LHS in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Former El Estoque Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai sits in shock alongside journalism adviser Julia Satterthwaite after winning National Journalist of the Year for 2025. Photo | Chris Waugaman
Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association
May 4, 2025

Sitting in the front row of the Seattle Convention Center, senior and former El Estoque Editor-in-Chief...

Junior Gillie Ross uses her hands to paddle the Class of 2026 boat. Photo | Melody Lin
Class of 2026 earn a victory in the Boat Battle
May 3, 2025
Students face off in the MVHS pool on self-constructed boats
Senior Trisha Akhare angles the camera to capture all of the subjects in the frame.
Photo courtesy of Trisha Akhare | Used with permission
Student filmmaker recounts her journey in the film industry
Senior Trisha Akhare’s experience as a director of an award-winning film and a producer of MVSNL
May 13, 2025
MVHS seniors show their college admission advice. Illustration | Leah Desai
MVHS seniors share their college advice
April 22, 2025
Seniors share their differing college application and admission experiences
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta poses next to a drill press in F108. Photo Illustration | Kathryn Foo
The tenacious story of Ted Shinta
April 21, 2025
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta debriefs his life prior to working at MVHS
Veteran Philip Wayne Arroyo Jr. wears a jacket representative of the division he served in, 10th Mountain. Photo | Liz Liu
Veteran discusses transition back into civilian life
April 17, 2025
U.S. veteran Philip Wayne Arroyo Jr. recounts his experience in Afghanistan and life following his service
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0
As a runner
I’m learning how to endure when times are hard
May 11, 2025
I'm grateful to chronic illness for everything it's taught me. Illustration | IsabeIIe Kok
Ill-advised
April 30, 2025
How living with chronic illness has paradoxically given me a healthier perspective
For years, not being Hindu felt like a barrier between me and fully embracing and connecting with Indian culture. Photo | Shweta Gupta
Redefining my authority within my life through religion
April 25, 2025
How religion, and my lack thereof, shaped my viewpoint on control and choice
Trump’s executive orders are breaking through Cupertino’s bubble. Illustration | Manas Kottakota
Cupertino is not as sheltered from Trump’s federal government as we think
April 21, 2025
Through new legislation and an array of executive orders, the Trump administration’s changes have redefined Cupertino
The protagonist Hatsune Miku appears on an electronic device among various citizens. Photo courtesy of P.A. Works
‘Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing’ misses the beat
Despite impactful animations, the film struggles to provide adequate context for viewers
April 30, 2025
Rapper Ken Carson embraces his dark and violent aesthetic through the cover art of “More Chaos.” Photo courtesy of Interscope Records
‘More Chaos’ displays piecemeal technical improvement from its predecessor
April 29, 2025
Opium-signed rapper Ken Carson’s fourth album is manic and messy
A group of survivors, led by Smoke, prepares for battle against vampires. | Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios
‘Sinners’ is stylish, sexy and seething with culture
April 25, 2025
The only sin this film commits is not giving us more
MVHS students frequent a few locations close by for leisure, but there are other options to explore as well. Photo Illustration | Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
Localcations
April 23, 2025
El Estoque explores attractions in the area
Palekar poses in her dance atire following a performance. | Photo courtesy of Saailey Palekar | Used with permission
Time Out! Ep. 34: Saailey Palekar
Palekar shares her journey in Kathak, an Indian classical dance form
May 15, 2025
Varsity Softball huddles together at the pitcher’s mound before the game starts. Photo | Kaia Yuan
Softball falls to Santa Clara High School 19-1
May 13, 2025
Matadors struggle in defeat as Santa Clara wins by mercy rule
Sophomore and libero Nikolas Ko passes the ball over the net. Photo I Manas Kottakota
Varsity Boys Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-1
May 13, 2025

Boys Volleyball fell 3-1 to Los Gatos High School in its second-to-last game of the season on Wednesday,...

Sophomore Luciana Gonzalez throws an underhand ball toward the batter. Photo | Arshiya Sen
Varsity Softball falls 25-3 in a crushing loss to Cupertino High School
May 13, 2025

Attempting to persevere in scorching 80-degree weather at Cupertino High School, MVHS Softball fell 25-3...

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Volume 55, Issue 6, April 2025
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