![New McClellan Rd. bike lane aims to improve safety](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/245E6A85-7597-4336-8433-43D5596019C0-900x675.png)
New McClellan Rd. bike lane aims to improve safety
The project will eventually encompass Stelling Rd. and Torre Ave.
![Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/My-Post-1-900x600.png)
Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships
Local businesses give insight to their experiences in Cupertino
![Short end of the stick: Why the Affirmative Action policy should not be shunned](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AFFIRMATIVE_ACTION_GRAPHIC-675x900.png)
Short end of the stick: Why the Affirmative Action policy should not be shunned
Navigating the purpose of race-based college admission policies
![More that mediocrity](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/project-900x754.png)
More that mediocrity
Safety schools are not “bad” schools, and it’s time to stop treating them as such
![City staff holds Regnart Creek Trail walk-shop](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG-3437-900x675.jpg)
City staff holds Regnart Creek Trail walk-shop
Senior residents and Cupertino staff voice their hopes and concerns for the trail
![Newly renovated Cupertino Teen Center reopens](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG-3398-e1553719364172-900x900.jpg)
Newly renovated Cupertino Teen Center reopens
Activities included table tennis, video games and food
![State divided: Political factors that have lead to a governmental divide](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screenshot-16.png)
State divided: Political factors that have lead to a governmental divide
Factors leading up to shutdown including lack of compromise and a divided government.
Cupertino mayor proposes solutions for common city problems
Scharf addresses traffic, library organization in State of the City address
![Cupertino residents attended a emergency preparedness class to learn about what to do in an emergency and how to prepare. Residents were allowed to practice using a fire extinguisher as well as turn off a gas meter. Photo by Sarah Young.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSCN8359-900x675.jpg)
Surviving and Thriving: Emergency preparedness experts provide tips and explanations on how to deal with an emergency
Emergency preparedness experts give tips and explanations on how to react in times of emergency.
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Foot in the Door
Why I got into local politics, and why you should too
![The fight for rights](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3800-900x675.jpg)
The fight for rights
Exploring the impact of social change for minority groups
![New council members Willey and Chao sworn in to Cupertino City Council](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/636797838396030000-900x215.jpg)
New council members Willey and Chao sworn in to Cupertino City Council
Two Better Cupertino supporters make their council debut
![Through the smoke screen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/I’ll-be-upfront.-If-administration-had-been-transparent-about-their-reasoning-and-intentions-from-the-beginning-I-highly-doubt-students-would-be-advocating-for-school-cancellation-as-much-as-they-did.-900x754.png)
Through the smoke screen
Calls for school cancellation over poor air quality display a lack of perspective from both students and administration
![Paul, Chao and Vaidhyanathan win Cupertino City Council seats](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/featuredimage.png)
Paul, Chao and Vaidhyanathan win Cupertino City Council seats
A brief on the priorities and beliefs of the new Cupertino city council
Voting Local
Profiles on 2018 Cupertino City Council Candidates
Senior Salt
The Class of 2019 has always complained about rallies being rigged for the seniors. Now that they're not, why are we still complaining?
![End of an Era](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/vallc.png)
End of an Era
Cupertino City Council approves new Vallco revitalization plan
![An unforgettable experience: Learning the Japanese culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screenshot_20181018-074554_2-900x675.png)
An unforgettable experience: Learning the Japanese culture
Former Toyokawa and Cupertino student exchange participants reflect on their experience
![¡Viva México!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fuc.png)
¡Viva México!
Spanish classes take part in a day-long Mexican Independence Day celebration
After the storm
The Class of 2019 is defined by the change it's seen
New faces fill old shoes
New staff members discuss their reasons for excitement over their new jobs
![Congressman Ro Khanna speaks at San Jose town hall](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/6C70BC20-9019-4698-9BBB-0AFDA9552D49-900x675.png)
Congressman Ro Khanna speaks at San Jose town hall
Khanna answers questions from Bay Area constituents
![B for Effort](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2019-900x754.png)
B for Effort
Link Leaders are ineffective in a population of apathetic underclassmen
![Game of fear](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/32891520_2044256762269247_7067313533892952064_n-675x900.jpg)
Game of fear
Students describe the experience and impact of receiving hoax threats
![Cultural exchange: Hsinchu and Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG-1413-e1525411766631-900x900.jpg)
Cultural exchange: Hsinchu and Cupertino
Mayor and exchange students reflect on the relationship between Hsinchu and Cupertino