![Chiran Arumugam](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC02072-2-900x600.jpg)
Chiran Arumugam, Staff Writer
![Senior Rokiya Elhak changes her name to "Amanda" when ordering at coffee shops](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/coffee-cup-amanda-900x900.png)
Playing the name game
Examining how names and pronunciation play a role in the classroom
![From formal suits to sparkly dresses to leaf-like wings, students went all out for prom this year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-01-at-8.25.47-PM-900x480.png)
Prom 2023 lookbook
Taking a look into what students wore to prom
![The visa voyage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Image-from-iOS-1-462x900.jpg)
The visa voyage
MVHS community members share experiences with U.S immigration policy
![Speaker Jennifer Cheng describes her experiences with higher education and finding the right career.
Photo by Aditya Shukla | El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0013-2-900x601.jpg)
TEDxMV holds its spring speaker event
Guest speakers gave presentations to the MVHS community
Early bird or night owl?
Examining students’ morning and evening routines
![Senior Jaebeum Cho used to go by J. Cho to prevent mispronunciations, however after gaining appreciation for his name in recent years he has started going by Jaebeum.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC7402-900x599.jpg)
Actually it’s pronounced…
Examining the struggles behind ethnic names in America
![Salma Rezeik puts on makeup in a scene of Elhak's film "Absentia," where Elhak uses clip overlap to characterize the subject's mind racing.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-06-at-8.10.01-PM-900x505.jpeg)
You can study that?
Students and alumni share their opinions on stigmas around certain college majors
![According a survey of 160 people, 31% of MVHS students wear makeup regularly.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_4328-2-900x600.jpg)
Cover up
Delving into pressures and ways the MVHS community chooses to cover up
![MVHS students with bad parking are often posted on the instagram account @mv_bad parking](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC_0013-900x600.jpg)
Over the line
MVHS students share their experiences of being caught by anonymous instagram account @mv_badparking
![Senior Yash Thapliyal shaves as part of his daily routine. Photo by Krish Dev](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2333-e1668816264476-900x900.jpg)
Let it grow
Students and staff share their opinions around shaving
Homemade Hipster: Banana Smoothie Bowl
Preparing a fun, healthy banana-based dessert
![The album cover, a blurry image of Lanez contrasted with bright and dark colors, previews a multitude of emotions showcased throughout the album.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ab67616d0000b2733f8455eeaf0125c7b179840c.jpeg)
‘Sorry 4 What’ is an unapologetic failure
Although filled with diverse music styles, Tory Lanez’s new album fails to stand out among previous works
![Targeted advertisements tend to pop up on social media platforms such as Instagram, and typically advertise products the user has shown prior interest in.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/aandecoverphoto-FINAL-707x900.png)
Ad 2 Cart
Understanding thoughts behind fashion and social media advertising
![Why are consumers fixated on apparel logos?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/onbrandcentered-900x248.png)
Why are consumers fixated on apparel logos?
Observing the effects of brand culture on MVHS students
![Student Athletic Senate President Rohin Inani hands out MVHS-themed tattoos and lanyards at the football game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220930-IMG_0308-1-900x600.jpg)
Student Athletic Senate: Revamped
Looking at how the Athletic Senate changed after COVID-19