Nostalgic marketing is tasteless
Corporations need to stop exploiting our nostalgia for their profit
Asha Wojciechowski, Opinion Editor
Student Life Commission hosts annual Club Grub Day
The event offered 25 clubs the opportunity to fundraise through selling food to the school community
TikTok’s new privacy policy raises questions about protecting user data
The MVHS community discusses how changes to the policy after switching to U.S. management will affect users
‘Iron Lung’ is a promising descent into the blood ocean of mainstream film
The debut indie horror film from YouTuber Markiplier presents itself more competently than expected
Better late than never
What I learned about self-worth from learning German at thirteen in a class of eight-year-olds
Love is a game
El Estoque's opinion section explores the intricacies of high school relationships
Student romance at MVHS through the eyes of teachers
Teachers share their perspective on how MVHS’s culture influences high school dating
Music through the ears of teachers
MVHS teachers weigh in on what music can bring to the classroom environment
MV Drama opens the season with adaptation of ‘Antigone’
The fall production blends modern aesthetics with Sophocles’ Greek tragedy in student-led design and performance
The new library check-in system raises debate about bringing the focus back to academics in the library environment
MVHS students and librarians weigh in on how the library phone system has changed the library environment
Three months of FUHSD’s ‘off and away’ policy raises new questions about limiting cell phone use in class
After three months of the new school phone policy, teachers and students discuss its impacts on their school lives
AI: The New Stranger Danger
Teaching children how to be aware of hidden threats in AI regulation today will protect them from digital harm tomorrow
How vibe coding is shaping the future of CS
Students and local professionals weigh in on how AI is changing the software landscape
Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close
El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Travel under Trump: How Trump’s immigration policy is impacting the MVHS community’s summer travel plans
International travel plans are being deferred due to concerns about Trump’s aggressive immigration actions
Cupertino residents’ failure to acknowledge crime prevents crime victims from receiving community support
The “Cupertino bubble” is not as safe as we think
Bursting the Cupertino bubble
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative implications of perpetuating Cupertino's "bubble" myth
Rage bait: How purposefully rage-inducing content is harming users’ mental health
Rage bait online takes advantage of viewers and perpetuates unethical behavior for monetization
Breaking down generational walls
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
Literature curriculum evolves alongside societal issues
Teachers share examples and rationales for updates to English curriculum
Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ trips in its own egotism
This global debut album starts off strong before declining to its lower quality alter ego
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”