![Twin Time](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Graphic2-1200x756.png)
Twin Time
A letter to Meggie, my twin sister
![Chatting Communities](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chatting.png)
Chatting Communities
Parent networks play both a positive and negative role in Bay Area high school culture
![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
![Monta Vista students often participate in a large amount of extracurriculars.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ee-head-photo-1200x903.png)
Extra Extracurriculars
Students and staff discuss the importance of quality in extracurriculars
![Students define girlhood as what it means to them in a sentence or phrase.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-7.png)
Entering a new era
Students and staff comment on the rise of "girlhood" as seen on social and mainstream media
![An open door](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2024-01-24-at-3.56.05-PM-e1706206253942-1177x1200.png)
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
![The ethics of college applications become shaky when the growth and empathy that colleges look for is performative and unauthentic. Graphic |](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-20-at-10.28.01-AM-1200x955.png)
Performative Growth
Doing extracurriculars for the sake of college creates ignorance that can be unethical
![Local politics are just as important in the lives of MVHS students as federal news, if not more.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-30-at-8.28.09-PM-1200x888.png)
National concern, local impact
Why students should be involved in local politics
![FUHSD is currently working to combat the misuse of AI tools in the classroom.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-03-183853-900x351.png)
Countdown to Spring: MVHS’ Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High
Diving into the preparation behind various student-involved happenings
![Kwons graphic designs for SVYCA](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-03-at-8.58.41-AM-894x900.png)
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
![My first teaching experiences all began with speech. Illustration | April Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled_Artwork-7.png)
Lessons on teaching
My experiences instructing speech classes
![Bandaids for bullet wounds](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-3-1-900x600.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-Artwork-900x675.jpeg)
White supremacy is pitting minorities against each other
Affirmative action discussions are plagued by a lack of representation
![Idolization](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-9.48.44-AM-e1665201094558.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-07-at-9.56.28-AM-900x672.png)
Homemade Hipster: Grass Jelly Bowl
A refreshing and simple cold dessert for the summer
![I started out in the Kennedy Middle School Speech Club, and in high school, became part of Monta Vista Speech and Debate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SpeechGraphic.png)
Throwing away my fear
Reflecting on the impact of Speech Club on my life
![Study season](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-27-at-8.05.42-PM-900x506.png)
Study season
Juniors take on second semester testing
![Not having those photos horrified me, and even knowing I could remember some of things, I couldnt help but feel as if all of my memories had become blurred. Graphic by April Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/UntakenPhotosFinal-746x900.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LookUpGraphic-814x900.jpg)
If you can just look up
A letter to my younger, book-obsessed self
![A stack of books labeled STEM, Humanities, and Binaries | Illustration by Kripa Mayureshwar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/graphic-900x675.png)
Breaking down binaries
Re-evaluating our dichotomous perception of the world
![Graphic by Kripa Mayurweshar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Untitled-Artwork-900x675.png)
What it means to dress differently
Exploring opinions on the connection between fashion and gender/sexuality
![Language in Media](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/language-in-media-900x900.png)
Language in Media
Examining how the rhetoric used in modern media permeates our daily lives
![Graphic made in Canva, depicting the most used languages on the internet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Image-from-iOS-1-900x900.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Halloween-2021-2-pdf.jpg)
The tricks and treats of Halloween
Featuring the various aspects of celebrating Halloween
![Dear Evan Hansens Broadway Poster](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dear-evan-hansen-pic-900x471.jpeg)
“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
![The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0763.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
![Freshmen paint their skit backdrops. Photo Illustration | Gauri Manoj](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/75c3d16c6795695cde60f83b19ea78ab-900x601.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOTICE_SK_20210822184039_SKZ-NOEASY-COVER_f.jpeg)
Stray Kids’ newest comeback “NOEASY” is an amazing display of their growth
New album reaffirms Stray Kids’ unique musical style and versatility.