Claire Chang, Features Editor
Title IX in MVHS
How this 1972 bill affects MVHS teachers and students
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
My struggle as a senior to leave this stage of life for college
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
An exploration of the different things MVHS students choose to eat for lunch
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
Engaging in intergenerational conversation: CSF volunteers at retirement home
CSF volunteers learn from another generation as they participate in an arts and crafts social
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
How my skepticism towards Challenge Day turned into a greater appreciation of my community
The truth about lying
Exploring the reasons behind lying and how it changes with age
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
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
CSF volunteers gain greater appreciation for Our City Forest Nursery and environment
Fate and Faith
The relationship between luck and religion
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
A brief on the priorities and beliefs of the new Cupertino city council
Getting tingles
Exploring the new internet phenomenon of ASMR and how students at MVHS use it
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
What I learned (and didn’t) after a psychic analyzed my recurring dream
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
Analyzing the pervasive nature of social media in students' lives
50 fresh faces
The class of 2022 shares its initial thoughts of MVHS
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
Attendees at the Art Festival reflect on the festival’s purpose and impact