![The Shaikh family poses for a family photo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-10-at-10.40.07-AM-554x900.png)
Unique Cupertino families
Different types of families in Cupertino share their history and dynamics
![Graphic by Mikaylah Du](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12_4-annika-color-guard1-900x900.png)
Auditioning for the Santa Clara Vanguard
Discussing my feelings throughout the audition process
Siblings share about the dynamics of big families
Examining the pros and cons of life in a large family
MVHS Mock Trial holds internal scrimmages
Club members prepare for future competitions
![Competition season is back](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/50-900x600.jpg)
Competition season is back
Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
![Graphic by Sophia Ma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/books-1.png)
My senior year expectations
Evaluating the expectations I had for my senior year
![Who are the Taliban](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-10.23.36-AM-1-900x594.png)
Who are the Taliban
Examining the past, present and future of the Taliban after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan after 20 years
![Lil Nas Xs Debut Monteros colorful and eye-catching album cover](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ab67616d0000b273be82673b5f79d9658ec0a9fd.jpeg)
Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ is a mixed bag with many gems
Lil Nas X’s debut album is an emotional and fascinating ride
![Community members share their opinions on the US leaving Afghanistan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/10.jpg)
A Forever War Ends
Examining the Afghanistan War and its end
![Graphic](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-18-at-8.19.20-PM-900x812.png)
Everyone is perfect (except me)
Explaining my struggles with insecurity
![An illustration of the COVID-19 vaccine Graphic by Sophia Ma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vaccine_graphic-1-900x643.png)
Behind both doses
Examining the experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine
![Senior Aditi Sadwelkar poses in her graduation gown. // Photo Courtesy of Aditi Sadwelkar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A7294D4C-5F5A-4BC5-9CA9-2968984A2EB3-686x900.jpg)
The graduation plan for the Class of 2021
MVHS plans to host six in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021
![Junior Ronit Avalani and Sophomore Jiya Singh acts as Alice Walker and Jimmy Ray Dobbs](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-06-at-4.50.37-PM-900x673.png)
MV Drama’s virtual spring musical
Reviewing the spring production of “Bright Star”
![The exterior of the MVHS campus](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/File_000-34-900x600.jpeg)
Returning To Campus
Analyzing the impacts of adopting a hybrid, in-person instructional model
Race in anime
Examining how anime portrays Black people and the effect on anime fans in the U.S.
![IllIustration | Anika Sharma and Shivani Madhan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Graphic-Anika-2-1.png)
Platonic Valentines
Exploring relationships based in non-romantic love and the over emphasis of romance in Valentine’s Day
![Love is in the air](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-15-at-2.50.39-PM-900x589.png)
Love is in the air
Exploring romance in the MVHS community through different facets
![A scene from Aligarh (2015)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MV5BNjAyYzljMDktODRmMC00MTFhLWFhYjUtOGEwZDU5ZDU5MTI4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODMyODMxNDY@._V1_-900x506.jpg)
Queer Characters are Absent in Bollywood Films
Examining the lack of queer representation in Bollywood
![Janya Bhaskar poses with a copy of her debut novel The Fall of a God // Photo credit Preeta Raman](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/127983861_396593861759485_5565833951557437159_n.jpg)
National Novel Writing Month
Exploring the experiences of MVHS student authors
![Graphic by Kripa Mayureshwar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Image-from-iOS-3-900x546.jpg)
To Elliot
Reflecting on Elliot Page and my own experiences with Coming Out
![Local teams fans](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/maddie.jpg)
Local teams’ fans
Students and fans share their connections to local Bay Area sports teams
![Tang poses for a photo with Curry at Warriors Basketball Camp surrounded by various championship and MVP trophies.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/038BCFCD-840D-4D67-B88D-5CCAE26380A5.jpg)
Strength in numbers
Students recount their experiences as fans of the Golden State Warriors
![Director of Marching Band John Gilchrist stands in front of Monta Vista, beaming // Used with Perrmisson](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/119638018_3836828926331576_289223795403211639_o-900x896.jpg)
JOHN GILCHRIST: The new marching band director
Getting to know John Gilchrist and his plans for the future of the music department
![The Cross Country team runs laps around the track, while being socially distant and wearing masks.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Image-from-iOS.jpg)
Athletic conditioning
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on team conditioning
![Akshat Debanth utilizes these dumbbells from home to stay fit.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG-3493.jpg)
Physical Education from home presents unique challenges
Students examine the pros and cons of taking PE classes during remote learning