![Adorned with rainbow heart stickers, a participant of Assembly Member Haney’s parade group waves a rainbow pride flag and a bisexual flag to the beats of the parade music. Photo by Benjamin Zhang.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_0500-1-1200x800.jpg)
San Francisco Pride Parade 2024
The Golden City wraps up Pride Month with its annual LGBTQIA+ parade
![The sophomore year World Literature curriculum dives deep into many books such as George Orwells Animal Farm. Graphic by Isabelle Kok](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-3.jpg)
Kush Mathur’s guide to sophomore year literature
Sophomore Kush Mathur reflects on running kites, sifting nectar and surviving World Lit
![The popularity of items considered retro are steadily on the rise. Graphic by Isabelle Kok and Benjamin Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/retrp-1200x900.png)
Retro-activity
MVHS students share their experiences with old models of media
![A series of diss tracks exchanged between Kendrick Lamar and Drake have captivated the public and brought new allegations against each rapper to light. Photo illustration by Jillian Ju](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3083-1-1200x927.png)
Diss-graced
An interactive timeline of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef
![Sarah Howell (Carshena) tries to win Sam Putney (King Ahasuerus) over by singing “You Belong with Me.” Photo by Isabelle Kok.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9252_Original-1200x801.jpg)
The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto brings ‘Eras of Esther’ to the stage
FCCPA’s community production offers a unique musical mashup of Taylor Swift and the Bible
![Abigail (Alisha Weir) dances onstage while covered in her victims blood. | Universal Pictures](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pAMOK6lVpVfbTY8PSG6lVVGx8Ut-1200x675.jpg)
‘Abigail’ bleeds its tired premise dry
Predictable plot, shallow characters and juvenile scripting hammer the last nail in the coffin
![Syzygy refers to the opposition between two objects, such as the sun and moon | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x800.png)
La Pluma: Syzygy
Members share their works in La Pluma’s fall issue “Syzygy”
![Playing with pixels](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-13-at-10.08.26-AM.png)
Playing with pixels
MVHS students share their experiences with sports video games
![Junior Kimika Shimazaki poses with a baton after performing at the Welcome Back rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0A369149-AB9B-420E-8DBE-AB6F9674B44E.jpg)
Belonging in baton
Junior Kimika Shimazaki reflects on her journey in baton twirling
![Kung Fu Panda 4 leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/10E57_FP_01215-copy-1200x676.webp)
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
A poor script and predictable plotline result in the iconic franchise’s fall from grace
![Aarushi performs with a saap during MV Bhangras performance](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5329-e1709844840943-1200x900.jpg)
Balancing the beat
Students share the differences between the coach-led MV Dance team and student-run dance clubs
![Dessert Detectives: Ume Tea](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_6994-2-e1707787221514-1200x774.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Ume Tea
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![“Argylle” features numerous superstars and celebrities, but none fulfill expectations](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/argyle-thumbnail-1706716159808-1200x675.jpg)
‘Argylle’ laughably fails its own mission
Matthew Vaughn’s creation proves to be too dysfunctional to be redeemed by its over-the-top comedy
![Darren Lin sets up in his starting position while practicing for long jump.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7118-1200x900.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 15: Darren Lin
A leap into Darren Lin’s experience with track and field
![Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist takes a pause in directing the orchestra during its 2023 Winter Concert, “Forces of Nature.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_02401-copy-1200x886.jpg)
Striking the high note
John Gilchrist wins the Richard L. Levin Orchestra Educator Award
![Protestors gather at Harry Bridges Plaza, San Francisco in a demonstration against the APEC convention.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0077-1-1200x800.jpg)
On the streets of SF
San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues
![APEC: A business perspective](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-10-at-11.23.58-PM-1200x810.png)
APEC: A business perspective
Looking into the convention’s impacts on local businesses and organizations
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404 teacher_not_found
Examining how the computer science teacher shortage in California impacts FUHSD
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Stylestruck
Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
![Costume director Lynda Cameron-Bayer fits a costume for the Queen of Hearts, a character in MV Drama’s “Alice in Wonderland.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-10-30-at-9.30.56-AM-1200x839.png)
Costume couture
Featuring the MVHS Drama costume department
![Carrot cupcake earrings from Madeleine Ischos Etsy shop @FunSizedStudio. Photo courtesy of Madeleine Ischo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-28-at-4.28.56-PM-1-1200x600.jpg)
Making cents of crafts
Taking a look behind the scenes of three MVHS art small businesses
![Graphic by Abha Dash](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-17-at-10.15.48 PM-1200x979.png)
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
![Sophomores Megan Liu, Sophia DSa and Shannon Yu take the first position of the girls dance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0247-2-2-1-1200x600.jpg)
Gotta catch ’em all
Sophomores battle their way through the Pokemon world on the second day of Homecoming
![Violent themes are prevalent in music. Graphic | Benjamin Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled_Artwork-1200x1200.jpg)
Finding the beauty in violence
Examining the careful balance between artistic expression and the romanticization of violence in rap music
![Academic experieces may range across classes based on how coherent curriculum is implemented.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-1-e1693633458551-1200x691.jpg)
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’