AI Detectors
MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
![Spring sports recap](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1-DSC_3884-2-1200x900.jpg)
Spring sports recap
A recap of the spring sports season
![Quantity versus quality](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-16-at-4.58.06 PM-947x1200.png)
Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
![Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6475-1200x1117.jpg)
Taylor takeover
Various colleges newly establish Taylor Swift-focused courses
![For senior Anqi Chen, art can take a large quanity of their time, ranging from hours to days. Photo courtesy of Anqi Chen.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-06-at-10.47.03 PM-1200x778.png)
The perfect balance
Artists reflect on the time they put into their pieces
![Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-7.jpeg)
Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past
How economics teacher Pete Pelkey’s past job experiences shaped his view on life
![Illustration | Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-55-01-Artboard-1-927x1200.jpg)
Viral vs. verified
The emerging prominence of social media raises concerns for journalists
![“Consent and Tea,” falls short in its attempt to teach students the importance of consent. Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-10.58.01 AM-1200x676.png)
Consent is not a cup of tea
The Title IX advisory inaccurately depicts sexual consent, diminishing its impact
![Cases of real-life tragedy are turned into true crime content.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-2-e1706293618736-1200x905.png)
Tragedy to television
Students and staff share their controversies with the true crime fascination
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2023 Year in-review
El Estoque's Art & Entertainment section reviews popular media from 2023
![The “Orquídeas” album cover portrays Grammy-winning musician Kali Uchis submerged in water, covered in orchid petals and surrounded by vibrant cool tones.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-at-8.07.56 PM.png)
‘Orquídeas’ embodies the elegance of the orchid
Kali Uchis’s fourth studio album, while predictable, delivers emotional depth
![After performing at the Rolling Loud California 2023 concert, rapper Lil Uzi Vert was confronted with criticism for the demonic references in his music. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-06-at-11.38.20-AM-1200x1005.png)
The Satanic surge
Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
![Tupac Shakurs songs Changes and Until the End of Time are analyzed in ninth grade literature during the poetry unit. Photo | ©Ron Galella/Gettyimages.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-06-at-9.56.49-AM-1200x764.png)
Tuning in on Tupac
Exploring '90s hip-hop rapper Tupac’s influence on the Bay Area
![Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-30-at-1.00.52-PM-1200x862.png)
From addiction to recovery
Exploring junior Mira Sarang’s journey with substance abuse and rehabilitation
![The “Heaven knows” album cover portrays PinkPantheress posing in a white silk dress with a white dove flying above her.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-13-at-10.49.48-PM.png)
‘Heaven knows’ only knows how to stray away from prior success
In the attempt for diversity, PinkPantheress’ second studio album lacks cohesiveness
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Stylestruck
Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
![Junior Ian Lin faces the wall, showcasing his thrifted merch of hip-hop artist Drake.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-02-at-12.13.22-PM-785x1200.png)
Vintage is the new vogue
Examining the circulation of fashion trends at MVHS
![Junior Samantha Tong (left) and sophomore Chloe Chen (right) block an incoming spike from LGHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0106-1200x900.jpg)
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2
Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
![Graphic by Abha Dash](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-17-at-10.15.48 PM-1200x979.png)
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
![Sophomores Megan Liu, Sophia DSa and Shannon Yu take the first position of the girls dance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0247-2-2-1-1200x600.jpg)
Gotta catch ’em all
Sophomores battle their way through the Pokemon world on the second day of Homecoming
![Ruth (Hattie McDaniel) laces up Vivian Leigh (Scarlet O’Hare) while trying to convince her to eat something before leaving.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-15-at-4.20.17-PM-1200x891.png)
Diversity without representation
Examining how forced diversity obscures the importance of real representation
![Laying on the floor dressed in silver, the “Bewitched” album cover portrays Laufey alluringly staring at the audience.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-11-at-11.20.21-AM.png)
‘Bewitched’ flawlessly paints a portrait of unrequited love
Laufey’s sophomore album beautifully juxtaposes themes of love and heartbreak
![Educators Yau-Jong Twu, Matthew Beat and Dave Farina are some of the YouTubers that MVHS teachers play in class.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-02-at-13.02.02-900x507.png)
Teacher-tube
Exploring how MVHS teachers use YouTube videos in class
![The XO, Kitty series poster portrays Kitty surrounded by her friends and love interests.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-27-at-4.17.58-PM-608x900.png)
‘XO, Kitty’ is an unnecessary spinoff
The sequel series of ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is overwhelmingly chaotic
![Graffiti is an abstract art-form that allows artist to express themselves and their emotions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_0372-1-900x600.jpg)
Taking a glance at graffiti
Community members share their opinions on the artistic value of graffiti
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I think you should…
Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on giving and receiving advice
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Sibling stepping stones
Exploring how sibling advice affects the high school experience
![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
![Food service workers in Santa Clara County earn an hourly wage of 16.59 dollars and an annual income of 34,500 dollars](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-6.15.41-PM-1-900x505.png)
Weighing in on wages
Examining the wage differences in Santa Clara County compared to the rest of the United States
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Under the influence
Exploring the effects of substance usage in the MVHS community
![High winds cause a tree to fall on Mann Drive, blocking a parking lot and the sidewalk.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-1.45.16-PM-e1672967859729-900x580.png)
BREAKING NEWS: Bomb cyclone hits Cupertino
Bomb cyclone in the Pacific Ocean causes high winds, storm warnings and power outages in the Bay Area
![The Drug Enforcement Administration released a public warning about the rise in seizures of colorful fentanyl pills, dubbed rainbow fentanyl, on Aug. 30.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_6658.png)
In the face of fentanyl
Understanding the fentanyl crisis in Santa Clara County
![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
![Enola Holmes 2 is a mediocre sequel](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-12-at-1.20.51-PM-606x900.png)
Enola Holmes 2 is a mediocre sequel
The predictability of the events leaves the film underwhelming and transparent
![In only the first three quarters of 2022 alone, TikTok has had 571 million downloads](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_5235-1-900x507.jpg)
Tok-xicity?
Exploring the influence TikTok has on high school students
Man on the Street: What’s your Halloween costume?
Showcasing the MVHS community’s Halloween spirit.
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Homecoming 2022
A recap of Homecoming 2022 at MVHS
![Freshmen and Homecoming Court members Courtney Masli and Shivansh Kelkar celebrate on stage during halftime. Photo by Krish Dev.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014-IMG_9222-900x586.jpg)
Homecoming 2022 winds down under Friday night lights
Performances and Homecoming Court ceremony held during halftime
![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
![The Class of 2024 celebrates with confetti at the end of its performance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221010-IMG_5117-2-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2024’s Homecoming Performance
Juniors kick off Homecoming Week with a “Ghostbusters” 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
![The “MOSS” album cover features Maya Hawke self-reflecting over a retro background.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-30-at-12.39.00-PM-900x900.png)
“MOSS” is a dull exploration of memories
Maya Hawke looks back on her past in her sophomore new album and reveals the introspection of her past
![Over recent years. there has been a growing discussion about law enforcement and their role in American society.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220812-IMG_4276-1-e1662438040130-900x832.jpg)
Shifting opinions around SROs
Recent Student Resource Officer contract renewal sparks controversy