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Claire Chang, Features Editor
Title IX in MVHS
How this 1972 bill affects MVHS teachers and students
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New McClellan Rd. bike lane aims to improve safety
The project will eventually encompass Stelling Rd. and Torre Ave.
Get me the numbers
El Estoque's year-end Senior Stats reveal the opinions of 2019
![An omelette-less life: reflecting on inevitable change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2856-900x675.jpeg)
An omelette-less life: reflecting on inevitable change
My struggle as a senior to leave this stage of life for college
![Fifty Not-So-Fresh Faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-12-at-10.01.49-PM-900x802.png)
Fifty Not-So-Fresh Faces
Seniors interviewed for Fifty Fresh Faces in their freshman year follow up on old questions
![From sautéed vegetables to Cheetos](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC0017-900x598.jpg)
From sautéed vegetables to Cheetos
An exploration of the different things MVHS students choose to eat for lunch
![The key to success: Positive Psychology](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0003-900x600.jpg)
The key to success: Positive Psychology
MVHS PTSA and Kennedy MS PTA invites parents to attend psychologist G. Julie Xie’s seminar on child psychology
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Engaging in intergenerational conversation: CSF volunteers at retirement home
CSF volunteers learn from another generation as they participate in an arts and crafts social
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In her element: 50 questions with Jenna Smith
In the second installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Jenna Smith 50 questions in her classroom
![Learning how “nobody’s broken” at Challenge Day](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/challengedaylogo.png)
Learning how “nobody’s broken” at Challenge Day
How my skepticism towards Challenge Day turned into a greater appreciation of my community
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The truth about lying
Exploring the reasons behind lying and how it changes with age
![In his element: 50 questions with Jay Shelton](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-21-at-9.28.49-PM-900x501.png)
In his element: 50 questions with Jay Shelton
As part of a new recurring series, El Estoque asks art teacher and yearbook adviser Jay Shelton 50 questions in his classroom
![Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cover-423x900.jpg)
Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students
We selected 10 students from a list of everyone at MVHS using a random number generator, and discovered the stories that make MVHS students who they are
![Planting trees for Silicon Valley](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC_0022-900x600.jpg)
Planting trees for Silicon Valley
CSF volunteers gain greater appreciation for Our City Forest Nursery and environment
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Fate and Faith
The relationship between luck and religion
![Bridging therapy and culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC_0009-900x650.jpg)
Bridging therapy and culture
Bilingual student advocate Ya-Huei Chi reflects on her experience as a counselor
![Paul, Chao and Vaidhyanathan win Cupertino City Council seats](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/featuredimage.png)
Paul, Chao and Vaidhyanathan win Cupertino City Council seats
A brief on the priorities and beliefs of the new Cupertino city council
![Getting tingles](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44917854_581011498999883_3809673860278648832_n-607x900.jpg)
Getting tingles
Exploring the new internet phenomenon of ASMR and how students at MVHS use it
![Coffee with the Principal](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5668-1-900x600.jpg)
Coffee with the Principal
First “Coffee with the Principal” event of the year encourages discussion about concerns and issues at MVHS
![Psychics be crazy: my experience with a psychic reading](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-3.07.24-PM.png)
Psychics be crazy: my experience with a psychic reading
What I learned (and didn’t) after a psychic analyzed my recurring dream
![CSF Murdock Portal Movie Night](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DSC_4532-900x600.jpg)
CSF Murdock Portal Movie Night
CSF members look forward to a new year of volunteering during one of first events of the year
![Hooked online: how social media affects cognition](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Webp.net-resizeimage-900x600.png)
Hooked online: how social media affects cognition
Analyzing the pervasive nature of social media in students' lives
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/50freshfacesfeaturedimg-900x594.png)
50 fresh faces
The class of 2022 shares its initial thoughts of MVHS
![Finding their circles: how friendships defined the experiences of MVHS seniors](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/priya-kini4-900x750.png)
Finding their circles: how friendships defined the experiences of MVHS seniors
As they prepare to leave MVHS, seniors reflect on the impact of friendships
![MVHS Art Festival celebrates student artwork](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_0082-900x598.jpg)
MVHS Art Festival celebrates student artwork
Attendees at the Art Festival reflect on the festival’s purpose and impact