El Estoque

College essay workshop to be hosted by La Pluma and National English Honors Society

Caitlyn Tjong • September 29, 2014

Student clubs collaborate to plan a personalized editing and guidance session for students

FBLA President looks to merge ideas from three different clubs

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan • September 29, 2014

A member of FBLA, DECA and Speech and Debate, senior Michael Ligier seeks to pass down his experiences

AP Chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta experiments with iPad lessons

Sanjana Murthy • September 25, 2014

School incorporates iPads into AP Chemistry class to increase interactivity and accessibility to lessons

Q&A: Peer Counseling hopes to create a more positive environment for MVHS students through outreach programs

Aditi Desai • September 25, 2014

Peer counseling president senior Glory Jain gives her thoughts on how Peer Counseling can positively impact students at MVHS

TECH TALK: Apple Inc. seeks to monopolize the technology industry

Varsha Venkat • September 14, 2014

At iPhone 6 launch on Sept. 9, Apple sets its sights beyond communication technology

Octagon aids DECA’s volunteer events

Sarah Ramos • May 20, 2014

Two of MVHS’s most popular clubs join forces to provide adequate events for members. There are nearly 100 campus-based, student-run clubs at MVHS, with new clubs passing every school year. While...

NHS Book Drive

Claire Lu • April 21, 2014

This year, National Honor Society initiated a school-wide book drive for San Jose school districts. For the year-long project that took off during the holiday season, the projects team wanted to spread...

La Pluma Coffeehouse allows students to kick back and relax

Varsha Venkat • April 8, 2014

Annual coffeehouse features a variety of student artists including singers, dancers and writers.

Five ways to stay sane as testing season approaches

Gabriella Monico • March 25, 2014

Psychology Club president junior Songmin Na gives five practical tips to de-stress.

Leo Club and the Special Olympics

Claire Lu • March 17, 2014

At the beginning of this school year, sophomore Michelle Wang was struck with inspiration. As the Projects Team leader for Leo Club, her task was to create an overarching, annual project for the club....

QUIZ: Are you ready for spotlight?

Rochish Ambati • March 16, 2014

Check up on acts and performances that made it to the second round of tryouts

Leo Club spreads kindness with Share the Love week

Varsha Venkat • February 18, 2014

Club hosts activities ranging from taking pictures to receiving free hugs during the week of Feb. 10. During the week of Feb. 10, Leo Club hosted Share the Love week with the goal of spreading positivity...