From a petition to rename De Anza College due to a history of Spanish colonization to a California Reparations Plan addressing historic oppression of African Americans, efforts towards change happens throughout our community, at multiple levels. Click here to read more about community perspectives on reform.
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
December 10, 2023
About the Contributors
![Ethan Kellogg](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1265-600x400.jpg)
Ethan is currently a Junior and staff writer for El Estoque. He enjoys playing the trombone and playing video games. He is also a webmaster for the Model UN club.
![Taryn Lam](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_1283-600x400.jpg)
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.
![Liz Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1215-600x400.jpg)
Liz Liu, Staff Writer
Liz Liu is currently a sophomore and a staff writer for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, cooking, and watching her pet gecko.
![Kalyani Puthenpurayil](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_9431-1-600x400.jpg)
Kalyani Puthenpurayil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Kalyani is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque. She previously served as a sports editor and is a midfielder on the field hockey team at MVHS. In her free time, she likes to read, listen to music and spend time with her little brothers and friends.
![Lindsey Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1273-600x400.jpg)
Lindsey Tang, Staff Writer
Lindsey Tang is a senior and staff writer for El Estoque. She enjoys playing violin, basketball, listening to music and going on fun adventures with her friends.
![Brandon Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1116-600x400.jpg)
Brandon Wang, Staff Writer
Brandon is currently a sophomore and a staff writer for El Estoque. Outside school, he enjoys reading, playing video games and dodging homework.
![Brandon Xu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1175-600x400.jpg)
Brandon Xu, News Editor
Brandon is currently a senior and a news editor for El Estoque. In his free time he enjoys reading, playing video games and occasionally going on runs to get out of the house. He also likes to sketch a little bit, although it seems he can only come up with good ideas to draw when he is bored in math class.
![Eric Zhou](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/60315918-974A-4663-998A-A1C75144E4D3_1_201_a-600x392.jpeg)
Eric Zhou, News Editor
Eric is currently a junior and a news editor for El Estoque. He enjoys listening to music and is a huge Star Wars fan.