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Aditya Shukla, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Aditya Shukla is a Junior and an Arts and Entertainment editor for El Estoque. He likes to take photos of wildlife, fuss about his curly hair and occasionally swim.

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Tie-dye revival

Tie-dye revival

December 12, 2021
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.

‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ shoots high with honeyed nostalgia

November 19, 2021
A look into the future

A look into the future

November 12, 2021
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.

The MVHS instrumental music department hosts its fall concert despite power outage

October 25, 2021
“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.

‘shut the f— up talking to me’ hits all of its shots

October 18, 2021
“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

‘Life of a DON’ lives within the shadow of influence

October 16, 2021
The Class of 2022 poses for a group photo following their performance.

Class of 2022’s Homecoming performance

October 8, 2021
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

Homecoming 2021: A Recap

October 7, 2021
The Class of 2022 wins the 15 second chant-off at the Welcome Back Rally. Photo by Aditya Shukla

MVHS hosts its first rally of the year

September 4, 2021
The album cover for Kanye Wests Donda consists of a simple black square. Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings

Manic artistry is celebrated in ‘Donda’

August 31, 2021
Senior Sophia Bokovikova poses beside her grandmother in Novosibirsk, Russia.

Post-lockdown getaways

August 21, 2021
Streaming in the MVHS community

[Video] Streaming in the MVHS community

May 21, 2021
The culinary world

The culinary world

May 15, 2021

The ambiance of global restaurants

May 14, 2021
“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

‘Attack on Titan’ earns its place as a classic manga

April 25, 2021
The official release logo for Zack Snyders Justice League, released on March 18, 2021

Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ is a thrilling redemption

March 22, 2021
The most recent iterations of the Madden and NBA 2K, released in 2020. Photos by EA Sports and 2K Sports.

Recent changes in sports simulation games incite criticism  

March 14, 2021
The application for MV Student Lifes new Club opening.

[Photo] Optimism amongst small clubs

February 10, 2021
Clubs: Behind the Screens

Clubs: Behind the Screens

February 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of California All-State Music Education Conference

MVHS Music Department’s All-State Band and Orchestra members

February 8, 2021
A close up shot of a Diya, a candle used to illuminate houses during Diwali.

Acknowledging Cultural Celebrations

December 5, 2020
Graphic by Annie Zhang

This is ________: Music and the human condition

November 6, 2020
The main cover poster for the game Among Us, released on June 15, 2018.

How the smash hit “Among Us” caught on

October 21, 2020
Promotional Worlds 2020

Take Over: League of Legends Worlds at Shanghai

October 6, 2020
Evolution of style in quarantine

Evolution of style in quarantine

September 24, 2020
Reflecting on Logic’s departure from music in his final album

Reflecting on Logic’s departure from music in his final album

September 13, 2020
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