Sex can be a tricky topic to discuss, yet it’s also one of the most important as we grow up and become exposed to more complex issues. Whether it’s the rise of BookTok, an online community featuring both smut and dark romances, or pornography on the internet, when consuming media we need to remain informed and conscious of our decisions and what we’re being fed. El Estoque’s Opinion section delves into these issues and more, including the stigmatization of sex and the increase in underage sexualization. CLICK HERE to read more.
The birds and the bees
El Estoque’s Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
Illustrations | Anika Bhandarkar and Asha Wojciechowski
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About the Contributors
Anika Bhandarkar, Copy Editor
Anika is a senior and a copy editor for El Estoque. She is a religious coffee-drinker, has played piano since she was three and a half and has two dogs named Luke and Leia. Ask Anika how many miles she plans on running during any given week, and she will likely try to convince you that her mileage isn’t *that* crazy.
Ananya Chaudhary, Editor-in-Chief
Ananya is currently a senior and Editor-in-Chief for El Estoque. When she isn’t reporting for El Estoque, you can find her binging her favorite shows: “Gilmore Girls” (only the first four seasons), “Grey’s Anatomy” (the first six seasons) and “How I Met Your Mother” (all nine seasons). Ananya likes to spend most of her time within the bounds of her room, where she likes to jam to music, call her friends or — and most probably — sleep.
Niveda Hari, Staff Writer
Niveda is currently a junior and a staff writer at El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching Grey’s Anatomy and going to the beach. She loves sunsets and trying new foods!
Vaishnavi Katukam, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Vaishnavi is currently a senior and an Arts & Entertainment editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she loves to read and binge-watch TV shows.
Suhana Mahabal, Opinion Editor
Suhana is currently a senior and an Opinion editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she loves to read NYT editorials, go on long hikes with her family and watch coming-of-age movies.
Raj Thapliyal, Sports Editor
Raj is a senior and a sports editor. He enjoys playing volleyball, table tennis, playing video games, and taking his dog out on walks.
Asha Wojciechowski, Opinion Editor
Asha Wojciechowski is a senior and second-year Opinion Editor for El Estoque. In her free time you can find her watching horror game playthroughs, reading her favorite high fantasy novels over and over again or attempting to learn a new language.
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