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Aletheia Ju, Staff Writer
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Our own frequency
The toxic cultural fixation on vocal fry and uptalk disproportionately target women
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AB 1780 levels the playing field for California students
Students and staff discuss the complexities of legacy admissions with the rise of Assembly Bill 1780
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[Video] Finding yum in yuck
Students and staff discuss childhood dishes that they hated but grew to love
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Transitioning from the traditional
FUHSD’s Middle College draws MV students out of the traditional high school experience
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Cupertino Symphonic Band holds annual Fall Concert
Performers honor veterans with a 10-piece program
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The path to citizenship
An inside look at the complexities of citizenship in the U.S.
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50 fresh faces
The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
Citizenship Test
Do you have the knowledge to pass a citizenship test?
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The rise of Vallco
Local community members discuss the potential impacts of The Rise
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MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
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Down to the roots
Senior Afsheen Khan’s family share their family history
![Junior Sravik Sajja prepares to bat.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_9931-1200x800.jpg)
Varsity Baseball beats Lynbrook High School 9-4
Matadors dominate the game with a superb second-inning
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College bound
Exploring the changing landscape of higher education
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Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action may have substantial long term effects on admissions
The removal of factoring in race for college applications extends beyond California
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Raising Funds
MVHS student groups raise money through creative fundraisers
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Fashion finds its second act
Drama department hosts its first “New Year, New Me” thrift store fundraiser
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Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
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Elusive living
Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence
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Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
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“I’m not taking it today”
Uncovering how the usage of extension policies can impact classroom dynamics
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Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
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The romance renaissance
Exploring how the increased consumption of romance books impacts readers
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Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
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Last one, fast one
Behind the scenes of the Class of 2024’s Homecoming skit
![Sophomore Monisha Preetham attempts to gain possession of the ball from an opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8988-3-1-e1694654596856-1200x909.jpg)
Field Hockey wins 5-0 against Wilcox High School
Matadors dominate in their first league game of the season
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Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’