Asha Wojciechowski, Opinion Editor
Jisoo’s “AMORTAGE” is a safe but steady start to her global career
Jisoo’s EP is nothing new but surprisingly well-executed as her first solo release under a new label
The birds and the bees
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
The talk that never came: Immigrant parents feed into the stigma around sex
MVHS students face sexual stigmatization due to a lack of communication with trusted adults
Content Warning: the rise in misleading marketing of books with adult content towards children
The marketing of young adult books falsely advertises explicit content
‘rosie’ by Rosé is a dime a dozen
Rosé’s debut album is a nostalgic but lukewarm attempt at reflection on a past relationship
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior
People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
2026 cell phone ban sparks uncertainty about cell phone usage in MVHS classrooms
Students and staff explore the potential impacts of AB3216 on how technology is used in MVHS classrooms
Toxicity on social media
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
Toxic humor in memes downplays crimes committed by celebrities
Internet culture needs to take celebrity crime more seriously
Women insulting other women online enables toxic internalized misogyny
Women should avoid insulting other women’s appearance to combat toxic misogyny
Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally
Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
Club Information Days 2024 generate excitement for upcoming year
Annual MVHS Club Information Day held on Thursday and Friday
The problem with prescription medicine
Rising costs of prescription medicine impact MVHS community’s daily and school lives
Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue
Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns
Breaks, not burdens
Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework policy for school breaks
‘But Chinese is too hard’
How choosing to take Chinese 1 freshman year taught me to challenge myself
Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
Coming back stronger
MVHS student athletes share their perspective on the role physical therapy has played in their sports experience
The book revolution
Members of the MVHS community reflect on young adult novels shifting in quality over the years
Athlete attendance
Student athletes and coaches discuss the complexities of attendance in sports
Base value
Examining the importance of the bases in cheerleading.
*Cough cough*
How MVHS school culture has forced people to make ethically questionable decisions around coming to school when sick.
Cupertino Rotary Club holds “The Fentanyl Poisoning: Real Talk About Fake Pills” presentation
The presentation was hosted in partnership with the Fremont Union High School Foundation, the Fremont Union High School District and the Cupertino Union School District
Got lunch?
Evaluating the impact of school meal options on students with dietary restrictions
Behind the Scenes: PTSA
A behind-the-scenes look at what the PTSA is doing for MVHS
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”