A portrait of pride
Exploring how the Bay Area community celebrates pride
Alexandra Qiu, Staff Writer
FoodEEs Ep. 13: Horizon Bakery
Horizon Bakery brings East Asian-inspired cakes and pastries into Cupertino’s dessert scene
Pride ploys
Inauthentic and superficial representation ultimately disparages the LGBTQ+ community more than empowering it
Varsity Badminton falls 28-2 against Lynbrook High School
Despite a tough matchup, the Matadors keep a positive outlook and plan on persevering coming into their final game
Beyond boundaries
El Estoque's Features and Opinion section explore gender dynamics and women's impact
FoodEEs Ep.11: Dough Zone
The popular dim sum restaurant delivers traditional cuisine with a modern experience
We need to start rethinking gendered language
Casual use of gendered slang reinforces harmful stereotypes while undermining empathy
FoodEEs Ep. 10: Phin Cafe
Phin Cafe brings authentic Vietnamese flavors to Cupertino
Keeping tech in check
El Estoque's Opinion section explores growing concerns surrounding technology
Technology consumerism needs to be confronted
Tech companies’ push for frequent purchases harms consumers and the environment
A stamp of approval
El Estoque's news section explores different statewide bills and initiatives that went into effect Jan. 1
FoodEEs Ep. 6: Matcha Town
Exploring Cupertino’s newest matcha specialty store
California State Assembly expands Emergency Food Bank Program to include diapers and wipes
California Assembly Bill 798 adds diapers and wipes to list of supplies covered during times of emergency
Government shutdown
Exploring the effects of the government shutdown on MVHS and the nation
FoodEEs Ep. 5: Joyheart Bubble Tea & Baking
Joyheart Bubble Tea & Baking brings wheel pies to Cupertino’s dessert scene
Federal government shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits, forcing local communities to fill gaps in food security
The 43-day funding lapse left millions without full aid, leading FUHSD and nonprofits to support families seeking help
Time Out! Ep. 37: Luna Lee
Luna Lee reflects on her journey in ice skating
FoodEEs Ep. 1: Nabi Cat Cafe
FoodEEs try the cat cafe experience
The Class of 2028 puts on an out of this world Homecoming skit
Sophomores perform an action-packed Star Wars-themed skit featuring Monte and Darth Toro in an epic battle between good and evil
Homecoming 2025
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section documents Homecoming 2025
Scandals in sandals
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores 2025's problematic summer
Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Milpitas High School 3-0
Matadors sweep the Trojans in a quick game with strategic serving
‘Coldplaygate’ is another addition to the long list of issues trivialized through entertainment
The recent internet-sweeping cheating scandal reflects an issue all too familiar at MVHS
