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El Estoque

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El Estoque

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El Estoque

Luna Lee regains balance after completing her practice spin. Photo courtesy of Luna Lee | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 37: Luna Lee

Luna Lee reflects on her journey in ice skating
Maahi Dev and Alexandra Qiu
November 2, 2025
A picture from 40 years ago of Margaret Bergman posing with her high school marching band mates. Photo courtesy of Margaret Bergman | Used with permission. Photo Illustration | Lucas Liu

Transcribing the musical life of Margaret Bergmann

Looking into Margaret Bergmann’s journey as a trumpet player before becoming the new Administrative Band Assistant at MV
Lucas Liu
November 1, 2025
We need to change our attitude toward political violence

We need to change our attitude toward political violence

With political violence on the rise, encouraging it will only fracture us further
Sophia D’Sa and Olivia Zhang
October 30, 2025
Junior Gillie Ross prepares to throw shot put. Photo courtesy of Gillie Ross | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross

Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career
Jonah Chang and Stella Petzova
June 6, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

As the second round of playoffs finishes up, four teams ramp up for a chance at the championship
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
May 26, 2025
Students and teachers have to work together to form a relationship that is appropriate for both parties. Illustration | Canva

Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close

El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
May 25, 2025
A group of Scouts and scoutmasters gather for a photo. Photo | Suhana Mahabal

Scout-o-Rama in San Jose celebrates local Scouts and Scouting America troops

The festival featured various activities and games and brought together the Silicon Valley Scouting community
Suhana Mahabal
May 13, 2025

The tenacious story of Ted Shinta

Engineering teacher Ted Shinta debriefs his life prior to working at MVHS
Kathryn Foo
April 21, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 9: NBA Kia Awards predictions 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 9: NBA Kia Awards predictions 2024-2025

Discussing predictions for the Kia Awards
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
April 12, 2025
Junior Ria Sethi blocks a goal attempt during a game against Homestead High School on Oct. 10, 2023.

Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi

Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
Grace Lin and Megha Mummaneni
March 25, 2025
Senior Rohin Garg programs on his laptop. Photo | Ethan Yang

Senior Rohin Garg’s journey in competitive programming

Garg is an International Olympiad in Informatics medalist and writes programming problems
Ethan Kellogg and Ethan Yang
March 7, 2025
2024 was a year of abrupt change and deep reflection — a time that brought opportunities for people to reconnect with family, explore new interests and navigate shifting political landscapes. Photo illustration | Ellie Wang

Reflecting on 2024

MVHS students and staff reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future
Sophia D’Sa and Ellie Wang
January 24, 2025
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