![The seniors and freshmen splash each other in the hopes of sinking the others boat.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8648-900x600.jpg)
Classes compete in annual Boat Battle
Representatives from each grade attempt to sink other teams’ duct tape and cardboard boats while keeping their own afloat
![Graphic by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled-41-01-Artboard-1-900x900.jpg)
The final run ep 3: Girls Basketball
Exploring the CCS journey of seniors in the MV girls basketball team
![Photo by Petr Sidorov | Used with permission (Unsplash)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/petr-sidorov-D3SzBCAeMhQ-unsplash-900x506.jpg)
Portal Astrology
Unwrapping my personal experience with admissions speculation
![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
![The Economy in Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-8.09.14-PM-1-900x481.png)
The Economy in Cupertino
Exploring changes in the Cupertino economy
![The majority of Cupertino is zoned for low to medium density housing, pictured in yellow on Cupertinos interactive zoning map.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-7.46.24-PM-e1676519281540-900x600.png)
New laws and housing element impact housing in Cupertino
Community members share their opinions on the housing crisis
![Photo by Kenny Eliason | Used with permission (Unsplash)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-11.29.39-AM-900x597.png)
Paying for College
Exploring strategies to pay for college tuition
![Under the influence](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-27-at-9.17.44-AM-900x744.png)
Under the influence
Exploring the effects of substance usage in the MVHS community
![A person holds up a lit cigarette that has been partially smoked.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CannabisPhoto-675x900.jpg)
Clarifying the cannabis conundrum
Analyzing the MVHS perspective on the legalization of cannabis and its impact locally
![Photo by Jen Theodore | Used with permission (Unsplash)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/jen-theodore-fqkaMzeGk7E-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Senioritis: resisting the urge to do nothing
Exploring my lack of motivation due to burnout and college apps
![Bandaids for bullet wounds](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-3-1-900x600.png)
Bandaids for bullet wounds
Examining how bandaid solutions fail to address the root cause of various issues
![Graphic by Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_5544-900x585.jpg)
Staying awake
Exploring the adverse effects of energy drinks on the MVHS community
![Photo by Ekrulila | Used with permission (Pexels)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pexels-ekrulila-2292837-900x596.jpg)
Applying to college for myself
Learning to chase what I’m passionate about
![Andrew Tate discusses his views on his podcast](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen_Shot_2022_08_23_at_4.22.21_PM.0-900x600.webp)
Sigma supremacy sweeps MVHS
Examining the negative impact of sigma male culture on the MVHS community
![Idolization](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-9.48.44-AM-e1665201094558.png)
Idolization
Exploring how the idolization of various people, lifestyles and features pervades our lives.
![Inflation rates have gone up in the U.S. due to the pandemic and Russia’s war on Ukraine | Graphic by April Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-12-at-6.39.54-PM-900x900.png)
Inflation impacts students and staff
Looking into how rising prices challenge the FUHSD community
![Photo used with permission from Krish Dev](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_6474-900x600.jpg)
The Arts Get A Makeover
Exploring the impact of F building construction.
![Calling to communicate](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-21-at-4.25.10-PM-900x591.png)
Calling to communicate
Exploring how the MVHS community stays connected through voice
![Picture used with permission from Blumhouse Productions](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Firestarter_2022_poster.jpg)
‘Firestarter’ fails to make sparks
Keith Thomas’s latest attempt at horror falls into a noticeable creative rut
![Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney Company](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-2.png)
‘Polar Bear’ is a compelling documentary calling out climate change
Stunning visuals are coupled with a deeper call to action
![Photo used with permission by Krish Dev](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-01-at-10.21.23-PM-900x324.png)
Unlearning Bad Habits
Analyzing student experiences with unlearning bad habits
![Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell gaze up at the sky | Sky Dance Media](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3600-900x540.webp)
‘The Adam Project’ is another overdone Sci-fi cliche
Shawn Levy presents a tired action movie that lacks real depth despite its all-star cast.
![Critical Race Theory](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/features-c4-cover1-1-696x900.png)
Critical Race Theory
Analyzing Critical Race Theory's impact on the MVHS community and beyond
![Graphic | Sophia Ma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/crt-book1-900x708.png)
Analyzing the impact of CRT on curriculum
Exploring feedback and reception from the MVHS community on the integration of CRT in Honors American Literature curriculum
![The bathroom breakdown](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/7.jpeg)
The bathroom breakdown
Reviewing popular bathrooms at MVHS to find the best one
![Understanding Grief](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/coping-with-grief-the-stages-1-1-900x442.png)
Understanding Grief
Exploring how grief has affected community members' lives
![Graphic | Mikaylah Du](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/coping-with-grief-hug-1-1-900x900.png)
Coping with grief
Community members describe their experiences and strategies managing their grief
![To ensure safety for students and staff during gun violence incidents, run, hide, and defend procedures should be implemented. Graphic by Angela Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/run-hide-defend1-1-900x508.png)
The rise in high school gun violence
Examining the recent rise in gun violence and its impact on MV students, staff and parents
![Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) stands in front of a burning house in the film’s opening scene. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-7.57.06-PM.png)
‘Halloween Kills’ represents the death of America’s most beloved ‘Halloween’ franchise
The latest installment of the “Halloween” franchise fails to live up to its predecessor
![A bouquet of roses were placed in the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost during 9/11. Photo by Patrick Kelley](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/911-3-900x598.jpeg)
Remembering 9/11
Adults recount the tragedy and its impact on the 20th anniversary
![Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_2480-900x600.jpg)
Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year
Exploring what’s in store for clubs as MVHS returns to in-person learning