![Yinuo Tian works on her math and Chinese homework simultaneously to keep up with the pace of the curriculum.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled352-1200x896.jpg)
Breaks, not burdens
Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework policy for school breaks
![Mandarin is a notoriously difficult language, but I found out through my Chinese 1 experience that it is worth the challenge.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9646-1200x900.jpg)
‘But Chinese is too hard’
How choosing to take Chinese 1 freshman year taught me to challenge myself
![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
Breaks, not burdens
Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework commitment for school breaks
![Coming back stronger](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5186-1200x900.png)
Coming back stronger
MVHS student athletes share their perspective on the role physical therapy has played in their sports experience
![Some popular examples of young adult novels are the Harry Potter book series, the Twilight series and The Hunger Games trilogy.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THE-BOOK-REVOLUTION-1200x675.png)
The book revolution
Members of the MVHS community reflect on young adult novels shifting in quality over the years
![Photo illustration by Lauren Chuu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled_Artwork-41-1200x789.png)
Athlete attendance
Student athletes and coaches discuss the complexities of attendance in sports
![Senior Sanika Kothari (center) supports junior Jooha Kim (top center) by her ankle at a football game against Washington High School on Sept. 9.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0225-1200x800.jpg)
Base value
Examining the importance of the bases in cheerleading.
![Illustrations by April Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/COUGH-1200x927.png)
*Cough cough*
How MVHS school culture has forced people to make ethically questionable decisions around coming to school when sick.
![Rob Walker shares personal details about his son’s fentanyl poisoning.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0041-1200x800.jpg)
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
![According to a survey of 159 people from MVHS, 43% of students believe the school does not have adequate lunch options.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-6-e1696021292576.png)
Got lunch?
Evaluating the impact of school meal options on students with dietary restrictions
![Behind the Scenes: PTSA](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-27-at-4.01.00-PM.png)
Behind the Scenes: PTSA
A behind-the-scenes look at what the PTSA is doing for MVHS
![Hi Barbie!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/l-intro-1690216485-1200x674.jpg)
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”