![Tackling the enrollment crisis](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/News-Package-graphic-900x600.jpg)
Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
![Population Politics](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/multiple-approaches-1-900x506.png)
Population Politics
Breaking down responses to address FUHSD’s declining enrollment issue
![A hedgehogs dilemma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-31-at-9.31.36-PM.png)
A hedgehog’s dilemma
Finding my own answers to romance
![Graphic by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled-41-01-Artboard-1-900x900.jpg)
The final run ep 1: Boys Basketball
Discussing with seniors Austin Hwang, Shreyas Inampudi, Dominic Kellogg III, Itai Lavi and Leonardo Sze about their final CCS and season
![Speaker Jennifer Cheng describes her experiences with higher education and finding the right career.
Photo by Aditya Shukla | El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0013-2-900x601.jpg)
TEDxMV holds its spring speaker event
Guest speakers gave presentations to the MVHS community
![2023 CIF Central Coast Section Championships](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-20-at-12.36.07-AM-900x402.png)
2023 CIF Central Coast Section Championships
Learn more about the CCS Tournament for the Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling
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14 days of love
Follow the daily videos as we explore the various relationships of MVHS pairs and find out who knows the other person better
![14 days of love: Denise and Courtney](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/featured-image.jpg)
14 days of love: Denise and Courtney
In the 14th and final installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the familial relationship between sisters Denise and Courtney Masli
![14 days of love: Shikhar and Shubham](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/7.png)
14 days of love: Shikhar and Shubham
In the eighth installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the friendship between Seniors Shikhar Gupta and Shubham Jain
![14 days of love: Yvonne and Jonathan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13.png)
14 days of love: Yvonne and Jonathan
In the fourth installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the relationship between twins Yvonne Chen and Jonathan Chen
![Graphic | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-Artwork-900x675.png)
Distance
Exploring instances of distance within a family
![How family member philosophies define their interfamilial relationships and other interactions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Untitled-design-2-900x900.png)
Ideological distance
How family member philosophies define their interfamilial relationships
![Each track paints this emotion with different brushes; theres smooth hip-hop bites, expansive jazz solos, glitch-hop raves and energetic hyperpop spotlighting the group’s reflective and conclusive lyrical performances.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/brockhampton-tm-Cover-Art.jpg)
‘TM’ delivers a conflicted goodbye
BROCKHAMPTON hides a tattered vision in their final record
![However, “SMITHEREENS” is a significant downgrade in the message Joji wants to send. Where there’s still slight inklings of the vocal and instrumental grandeur from his past projects, this record is much more akin to the unfinished patchworks of his beginnings, with heavy sounds hiding his raw vocals.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/joji-smithereens-stream-900x900.jpeg)
‘SMITHEREENS’ paints an incomplete canvas
Joji fails to bring artistic growth in his third studio record
![Always Connected](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-1-900x900.png)
Always Connected
Looking into the MVHS community's issues with social media
![“Its all about being confident in your own values. Maybe I dont have three syllable words, but I do have something else that I can definitely stand behind and be like, ‘This is what Im good at.’](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-11-at-9.41.25-PM-900x509.png)
Creative highs and compromises
How Instagram creators use the platform to promote their content
![Seniors celebrate with a pose at the end of the boys’ dance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC02524-3-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2023’s Homecoming Performance
Seniors travel to a galaxy far far away in a “Star Wars” themed skit
![Freshman Courtney Masli strikes a pose during the girls’ dance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSCF3054-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2026’s Homecoming Performance
Freshmen time travel with a “Back to the Future” themed skit
![With scripts in hand, seniors Jaewon Shim (right) and Darpan Singh (left) practice their lines for the skit.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-skit-rehersal--900x600.jpg)
Setting up Homecoming Week
Examining the process for preparing class skits
![This story contains discussions of rape and sexual abuse in fiction. Graphic by Aditya Shukla| El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/consentinfictioncover-900x643.png)
Consent in fiction
Students break down their experiences with sexual violence in media
![Seniors win in the Farewell Rally](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC06589-900x600.jpg)
Seniors win in the Farewell Rally
MVHS hosts the last rally of the 2021-2022 school year
![“Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers” is an emotionally complex record that aims to study Lamar’s insight through a more introspective lens than ever before.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Kendrick-Lamar-Mr-Morale-And-The-Big-Steppers-900x900.webp)
‘Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers’ breaks down masculine identity
Kendrick Lamar’s newest release preaches reformation with mixed results
![Photography has been an outlet for my emotions and it provides me with an important escape. But it’s more than that; each photo I take serves as a capture of my personality at the time, a published copy of my state of mind.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DSC_0917-COLLAGE-900x900.jpg)
A manuscript for moments
How photography helped me embrace my flaws
![From left to right: YNR Sway, Ethanerino, Arune Sarma. Graphic by Aditya Shukla | El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Untitled-design-1-900x900.png)
Rapping provides escape
A look into the FUHSD rapping scene
![Tie-dye revival](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FEATUREDHIPPIE-.png)
Tie-dye revival
Delving into the resurgence of hippie fashion in the MVHS community
![The chemistry between the Mars and .Paak is shown to great levels in these nine tracks, and are enough to set this record as one of the best albums released in 2021.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ab67616d0000b27310f084209eab3dfecf7d5f8e.jpeg)
‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ shoots high with honeyed nostalgia
Shimmering flares of soul and funk enthralls in this Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak debut
![A look into the future](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/entcover2-copy-696x900.png)
A look into the future
Students examine what lies ahead
![Despite the outage’s challenges, band and orchestra director John Gilchrist states that each ensemble’s performance was exceptional and was pleasantly surprised with their adaptability. He also says he looks forward to exploring new music pieces and constantly improving upon each previous concert.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0500-900x598.jpg)
The MVHS instrumental music department hosts its fall concert despite power outage
Band and orchestra showcase their Halloween-themed repertoire
![“shut the f--- up talking to me” is the debut record of upcoming rapper and comedian Zack Fox. Following the release of his latest album teaser “fafo,” he released the seven-track debut on Oct. 15, 2021.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ab67616d0000b273e407f7fa2f4562f27c414b78.jpg)
‘shut the f— up talking to me’ hits all of its shots
Comedian Zack Fox’s debut is explosive and unrelenting
![“Life of a Don” is the second studio album released by rapper and singer Don Toliver, legal name Caleb Zackery Toliver. Photo courtesy of Cactus Jack Records](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/don-toliver-life-of-a-don.jpeg)
‘Life of a DON’ lives within the shadow of influence
Don Toliver's sophomore album is precision filled repetition
![The Class of 2022 poses for a group photo following their performance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0792.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Class of 2022’s Homecoming performance
Seniors win the top prize for their homecoming performance
![The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0763.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
![The Class of 2022 wins the 15 second chant-off at the Welcome Back Rally. Photo by Aditya Shukla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/39537727-BC73-43C4-ABE0-47EC5FC4C31E_1_100_o-900x598.jpeg)
MVHS hosts its first rally of the year
The Class of 2022 wins the annual Welcome Back Rally
![The album cover for Kanye Wests Donda consists of a simple black square. Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/you-can-finally-stream-kanye-wests-album-donda-featuring-jay-z-jay-electronica-westside-gunn-and-more-900x750.jpeg)
Manic artistry is celebrated in ‘Donda’
Kanye West’s newest record hits vulnerable highs but fails to find cohesion and purpose
![Senior Sophia Bokovikova poses beside her grandmother in Novosibirsk, Russia.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_5521-1-e1629597289163-675x900.jpeg)
Post-lockdown getaways
Students recount their first summer vacations following quarantine
![Streaming in the MVHS community](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Streamers-at-Monta-Vista-900x506.png)
[Video] Streaming in the MVHS community
Students and faculty describe their experiences with streaming video games
![The culinary world](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Untitled-design-1-900x643.png)
The culinary world
Exploring the diverse aspects of the culinary world at MVHS
The ambiance of global restaurants
Students share their experiences from culturally and aesthetically restaurants
![“Attack on Titan has consistently reinvented itself with every new chapter, and now that the 139th and final chapter of the manga has been released, the series has cemented itself as a classic. Photo courtesy of Kodansha Comics](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5b4a8e384723d96d6aa56249d92ca8318214b4c9r1-1242-814v2_uhq-900x590.jpg)
‘Attack on Titan’ earns its place as a classic manga
Author Hajime Isayama’s epic war thriller sets the bar high for Japanese comics of the future
![The official release logo for Zack Snyders Justice League, released on March 18, 2021](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Zack-Snyder-Justice-League-Logo-featured.jpg)
Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ is a thrilling redemption
The second iteration proves itself worthy of its four hour runtime
![The most recent iterations of the Madden and NBA 2K, released in 2020. Photos by EA Sports and 2K Sports.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-design-2-900x720.png)
Recent changes in sports simulation games incite criticism
Sports gaming fans examine the addition of microtransactions in ‘NBA 2K’
![Photo courtesy of California All-State Music Education Conference](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/casmec.jpg)
MVHS Music Department’s All-State Band and Orchestra members
How All-State band programs are managed through the screen
![A close up shot of a Diya, a candle used to illuminate houses during Diwali.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-05-at-10.25.57-PM.png)
Acknowledging Cultural Celebrations
The MVHS administration’s stance on cultural awareness and reducing workload for traditionally celebrated holidays
![Graphic by Annie Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-9.11.29-PM-900x360.png)
This is ________: Music and the human condition
The role of music in building interpersonal connections
![The main cover poster for the game Among Us, released on June 15, 2018.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/93GAa4wm3z4HbenzLbxWeQ-900x506.jpg)
How the smash hit “Among Us” caught on
Online game allows groups of friends socialize during quarantine
![Promotional Worlds 2020](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Worlds_2020-900x507.jpg)
Take Over: League of Legends Worlds at Shanghai
Insight into the massively popular Esports championship