Brian Xu, Managing Editor
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments and lessons learned from high school
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments, and lessons learned from high school
Represent.
Understanding the impact of diverse representation in various facets of the American entertainment industry
Hyphenated Americans in Media
Examining how the hyphenated American experience is portrayed in films and TV shows
50 Questions with Randall Holaday
In the 16th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Randall Holaday 50 questions
A fraction of time
MVHS community members in different age groups reflect on the pandemic year in the context of their lives
Competition Culture
Exploring the experiences of students in our community who participate in various contests and competitions
Science
Students share about their preparation process and experiences taking part in science olympiads
Power of the press
We should respect and value journalism, especially during times of crises
Nostalgia revisited
Returning to childhood roots amidst a pandemic
Game-changing therapy
Understanding therapist Monet Goldman’s unique approach to mental health in the video gaming community
Faithful to the bay
MVHS Students recount their experiences as fans of the San Francisco 49ers
Local teams’ fans
Students and fans share their connections to local Bay Area sports teams
Multi-sport athletes
MVHS students discuss the benefits and disadvantages of playing on several school sports teams
Five juvenile females rob Standard Liquor in Los Altos
Examining the actions of LHS and MVHS seniors and teen alcohol usage in our school community
Recreational sports during quarantine
MVHS students and staff safely stay active despite COVID-19 restrictions
Fuelin’ Up
Exploring how food affects athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
Examining FUHSD funding differences
Monetary spending at all five sites in the district is unique
Sheroes
Exploring the stories of inspiring women in the MVHS community
Community Poetry & Prose Night: A celebration of creativity
Cupertino community members share their experiences contributing to a city-wide poetry anthology
50 Questions with Scott Victorine
In the eighth installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Scott Victorine 50 questions in his classroom
El Estoque: Behind the story
Unpacking El Estoque student journalists’ reporting process on story favorites
Aging with the city: the older generation of Cupertino
The older generation of Cupertino reflects on the formation of the bubble
Sibling wars: The great sibling superiority debate
Debating whether the older or younger sibling position is more beneficial in the long run
Journalism Education Association NorCal Media Day 2019
El Estoque gains exposure to other publications and professionals at annual journalism conference
Marriage before love
The MVHS community discusses arranged marriages and dating culture
Sul & Beans: Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
50 fresh faces
Students from the class of 2023 share their initial thoughts on MVHS
Sul Searching: dessert cafe manager opens Sul & Beans and SomiSomi
Dessert cafe manager reflects on opening two Main Street restaurants
Fifty Not-So-Fresh Faces
Seniors interviewed for Fifty Fresh Faces in their freshman year follow up on old questions
Behind the budget: School Site Council 2018-19
Members of School Site Council share the work they have accomplished in the 2018-19 school year
“Climate” Change
MVHS still has work to do after its 2019 Distinguished School honor
We only make small talk
Why we should be more open to conversing freely with strangers
Response to New Zealand shooting sets precedent for U.S.
Our country's inclination towards thoughts and prayers
Engaging in intergenerational conversation: CSF volunteers at retirement home
CSF volunteers learn from another generation as they participate in an arts and crafts social
What I’ve learned from performing in piano recitals
How I began to combat my fear of failure and accept my mistakes
An insight on School Site Council
Exploring the purpose of SSC at MVHS
Making the right call
High school students should consider what motivates them to play sports
Working for the future
Students craft their lives based on dream jobs - is it worth it?
Planting trees for Silicon Valley
CSF volunteers gain greater appreciation for Our City Forest Nursery and environment
We know how to party
The varying party culture at South Bay Area high schools
Four classes, one room
Classes with students of varying grade levels offer inter-grade bonding
A Fresh Start for MV Sprouts
Officers and adviser discuss the club's history, current progress and hopes for the future
Supporting the staff
Teachers share their experiences with their own mental wellness
Exams in motion
Physics teachers and students discuss the effects of AP Physics 1 assessments and their weighting
CSF Murdock Portal Movie Night
CSF members look forward to a new year of volunteering during one of first events of the year
The buzz at school
Students and staff share their opinions on the new bell schedules