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Jasmine Lee, Opinion Editor
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MVHS YouTubers during shelter-in-place
Students experiment with filming and posting videos during remote learning
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Color Guard during quarantine
Looking at how MVHS Color Guard bonds and practices online during COVID-19 pandemic
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Dear seniors
Let’s talk about our feelings and experience of this second semester
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Bridging cultures
Looking at staff responses to working with students from different backgrounds
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The influence of young voters
Students and teachers’ on the importance of student voters
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End the stigma
Highlighting the stigma surrounding the female body
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The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment
Individuals share experiences and perspectives on the popular phrase
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Childhood: An exploration of our past
A collection of stories reminiscing about our childhood and how it impacts our future
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El Estoque’s childhood music picks
Looking at El Estoque's favorite childhood music
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Reputations: political involvement
Looking at MVHS students' engagement in American politics
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Rookie seniors in Color Guard
Exploring the stories behind students who chose to start Color Guard as seniors
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Good night, sleep tight: MVHS students’ experiences with insomnia
The implications and possible solutions of insomnia
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In the shadows of power
Exploring how the minority is kept in silence
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Mock Trial end of the year Q&A
New officer team reflects on their 2018-2019 school year progress
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Cupertino Volunteer Fair of 2019
City of Cupertino hosts event for students to sign up for volunteering organizations
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Baby blues
Why newer generations refuse to have kids
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A night of dreams
2020 officers discuss the process of holding the 2019 junior prom
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An alternative lunch option
Yeh’s Kitchen delivers Chinese food for MVHS students
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Leo Club updates members on upcoming events
Officers of the volunteering club host club meeting in order to keep members informed
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Striving to improve the CAASPP results
FUHSD curriculum leads discuss their prespectives on putting further emphasis towards raising the listening scores
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Back from Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon teacher fellow Bonnie Belshe publishes her own curriculum
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Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school
Uncovering feats of MVHS community members
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Another name
Seniors change their username on Facebook to avoid being found by colleges
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Mock Trial: Building a family
Mock Trial officers reflect on their past experiences and reveal what the club means to them
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The fight for rights
Exploring the impact of social change for minority groups
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MVHS Suicide Prevention Presentation
El Camino Hospital works with MVHS to raise awareness about Mental Health.
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Leo Club plans an environmental lesson
Members share appreciation for nature through the Earth Stewards Program
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Finding home in Bay Area for educators
Educators and Landed reveal how they’re working together to make it possible for teachers to afford down payments on homes
Voting Local
Profiles on 2018 Cupertino City Council Candidates
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Masked Manipulation
Looking into the impacts of bullying in our community
for National Bullying Prevention month 2018.
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An unforgettable experience: Learning the Japanese culture
Former Toyokawa and Cupertino student exchange participants reflect on their experience
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2-0-2-0 po-ta-to
2020 leadership share their contributions and experiences throughout homecoming
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Stepping stones to a Mock Trial competition
Club officers hosts its second meeting to train club members
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A matter of time
Exploring the schedule changes across the Fremont Union High School District
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Making ideas into reality with MakerSpace
MakerSpace offers students a new outlet for creativity
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Congressman Ro Khanna speaks at San Jose town hall
Khanna answers questions from Bay Area constituents
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Game of fear
Students describe the experience and impact of receiving hoax threats
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Sweet Addiction: What it’s like being addicted to sodas
The influences of sodas and stories of attachment to them
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Cultural exchange: Hsinchu and Cupertino
Mayor and exchange students reflect on the relationship between Hsinchu and Cupertino
Taking action: the motive behind Action Night
Leadership and invited speakers discuss the motivation behind Action Night and its importance
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Views on AMC 16’s closure
Students share their opinions regarding the theater closing down