Twin Time
A letter to Meggie, my twin sister
April Wang, Graphics Editor
Chatting Communities
Parent networks play both a positive and negative role in Bay Area high school culture
Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
Extra Extracurriculars
Students and staff discuss the importance of quality in extracurriculars
Entering a new era
Students and staff comment on the rise of "girlhood" as seen on social and mainstream media
An open door
Maribel Sanchez’s journey to becoming a long-term guidance counselor substitute
Beating the finals stress
Exploring how students and staff reduce stress through the end of semester craze
Performative Growth
Doing extracurriculars for the sake of college creates ignorance that can be unethical
National concern, local impact
Why students should be involved in local politics
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
Prom-piniated
Exploring opinions surrounding different aspects of prom.
Countdown to Spring: MVHS’ Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High
Diving into the preparation behind various student-involved happenings
Activism in Art
Uncovering how the Cupertino community advocates for issues through their artwork
Artivism on social media
Discussing the unique impacts of combining art, activism, and the widespread use of social media
Lessons on teaching
My experiences instructing speech classes
Bandaids for bullet wounds
Examining how bandaid solutions fail to address the root cause of various issues
White supremacy is pitting minorities against each other
Affirmative action discussions are plagued by a lack of representation
Idolization
Exploring how the idolization of various people, lifestyles and features pervades our lives.
Dismantling the ‘girlboss’ in the mirror
Reflecting on the negative impact of idolizing strong women
Homemade Hipster: Grass Jelly Bowl
A refreshing and simple cold dessert for the summer
Throwing away my fear
Reflecting on the impact of Speech Club on my life
Study season
Juniors take on second semester testing
Enjoy the moment, not the photo
The importance of living my life rather than documenting my memories of it
If you can just look up
A letter to my younger, book-obsessed self
Breaking down binaries
Re-evaluating our dichotomous perception of the world
What it means to dress differently
Exploring opinions on the connection between fashion and gender/sexuality
Language in Media
Examining how the rhetoric used in modern media permeates our daily lives
An English-centered Internet causes miscommunication, misinformation and isolation
Examining how English being the Internet’s primary language affects users
The tricks and treats of Halloween
Featuring the various aspects of celebrating Halloween
“Dear Evan Hansen” is an amazingly nuanced portrayal of mental health issues
Examining the strong and weak depictions of social emotional challenge representation in media
Homemade Hipster: Pumpkin Ghost Cheesecake
Enjoy this creamy creation this Halloween season
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
The Class of 2025: Diving in
Freshmen reflect on the process of creating their first performance
Stray Kids’ newest comeback “NOEASY” is an amazing display of their growth
New album reaffirms Stray Kids’ unique musical style and versatility.