Deconstructing the Layers: How food affects our confidence and habits

MVHS students discuss how cuisine influences their identity

Hannah Lee, Emily Xia, Ruth Feng, and Elena Khan
October 23, 2018

he bell rings, signaling the beginning of lunch. You sigh in relief, finally able to sate your grumbling stomach. As you eat, you talk and laugh with your friends, and before you know it, you’re full and lunch is over. From the sweet bowl of cereal hurriedly shoveled into our mouths in the morning to the grand, seven-course buffets eaten during banquets, cuisine plays a large role in our daily lives — but not just by giving us energy.

This raises the question: how does food affect our confidence and habits? But more importantly, how does cuisine influence identity? To answer these questions, we tackled each aspect within the broad topic of food, layer by layer.

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About the Writers

Hannah Lee, Co-editor-in-chief

Hannah Lee is a senior at MVHS and the co-Editor-in-chief. She enjoys listening to music, trying new dessert places and pursuing business ventures.

Emily Xia, Managing Editor

Emily Xia is currently a managing editor in both journalism classes. She spends her time on El Estoque writing stories, designing pages and creating graphics. Outside of school, she enjoys drinking boba and practicing color guard.

Ruth Feng, Managing Editor

Ruth Feng is a managing editor of El Estoque.

Elena Khan, Visuals Editor

Elena is currently a senior and a visuals editor for El Estoque. She plays field hockey and volunteers for the MVHS Leo Club as their secretary/treasurer. She loves photography and drinking the Baja Blast Freeze with her friends.