One nation, under guns

Examining the different perspectives on gun policies and ownership in relation to gun violence in America

Graphic | Sonia Verma

Jason Chu, Krish Dev, Arjun Dhruv, Lily Jiang, Taryn Lam, Aashna Patel, and Yash Thapliyal
April 17, 2023

With more mass shootings than days in America during 2023, the rising levels of gun violence has affected schools and communities. From Moms Demand Action activists to gun dealers in Cupertino, read here to explore the perspectives of community members with varying outlooks on gun control.

About the Writers

Jason Chu, Features Editor

Jason Chu is a senior and Features Editor for El Estoque. Previously, he served as a News Editor. He has enjoyed writing since a young age and also loves to play volleyball and guitar.

Krish Dev, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Krish is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque; he has been on staff for three years and was an opinion editor as a sophomore and a website editor as a junior. When he is not taking pictures or working on stories, he enjoys traveling to new places, learning trivia and keeping up with the latest world news.

Arjun Dhruv, Staff Writer

Arjun is currently a senior and a staff writer for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV Shows and playing/watching sports with his friends.

Lily Jiang, Sports Editor

Lily is currently a junior and sports editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys playing her violin, binging shows and playing with her dog.

Taryn Lam, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Taryn is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque; she has been on staff for three years and enjoyed her time spent as a features editor during her junior year. In her free time she enjoys exploring cozy book stores, going on adventures, spending time with family and hanging out with her super spicy friends.

Aashna Patel, Features Editor

Aashna is a senior and a features editor for El Estoque. She plays field hockey at MVHS and in her free time, she enjoys reading, drinking boba and spending time with her friends.

Yash Thapliyal, Website Editor

Yash Thapliyal is currently a senior and a website editor for El Estoque. He enjoys gaming, playing with his dog and reading.