Jin is lost and incohesive on ‘Echo’
The BTS member’s solo EP is an uneven collection of songs with standout moments, but are mostly mediocre and sometimes bad
A cultural affair
How AAPI artists express their culture through animation
In Review: Volume 7, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from Ken Carson's surprise release to Maroon 5’s latest single
2025 Prom Lookbook
Students provide insight into the planning behind their prom outfits and tips for future Prom-goers
Baer Blacksmith shop provides community education
Blacksmiths share about the value of learning to build something with your hands
PinkPantheress shatters all expectations with “Fancy That”
The mixtape stuns with its lyricism, sampling and creativity
HOT ONES EP. 1: Senior Jooha Kim chugs ice cream while eating spicy tenders
Senior Jooha Kim reflects on her high school experiences while trying 'Dave's Hot Chicken' in increasing spice levels
Bay Area-based business Twrl Milk Tea brings boba into household pantries
Two Bay Area women built their own eco-friendly bubble tea business
What summer stereotype are you?
Take this personality quiz to decide which summer persona you conform to
The MVHS community discusses the increasing popularity of matcha
The recent surge in matcha demand comes with a potential shortage
‘Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing’ misses the beat
Despite impactful animations, the film struggles to provide adequate context for viewers
‘More Chaos’ displays piecemeal technical improvement from its predecessor
Opium-signed rapper Ken Carson’s fourth album is manic and messy