AI Detectors
MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
![Rethinking How to Teach Like Water for Chocolate](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x643.jpg)
Rethinking How to Teach ‘Like Water for Chocolate’
The World Studies curriculum needs to address the intersectionality in ‘Like Water for Chocolate’
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El Estoque in a Snapshot
El Estoque shares its history and accomplishments
![Production nights are two days (Monday and Wednesday) where El Estoque staff members stay at school to work on their stories.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-08-at-6.15.59-PM-1200x799.png)
Pitch to publication
El Estoque staff members explain how the magazine is made
![The new Health and Ethnic Studies curriculum focuses on highlighting diverse narratives and stress management skills.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-08-at-10.41.07-AM.png)
Mirror Classroom
MVHS students share their experiences with the Health & Ethnic Studies course
![“Consent and Tea,” falls short in its attempt to teach students the importance of consent. Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-10.58.01 AM-1200x676.png)
Consent is not a cup of tea
The Title IX advisory inaccurately depicts sexual consent, diminishing its impact
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Service and self
Students and staff share military aspirations and experiences
![Junior and shooting guard Clara Fan attempts a fastbreak layup with two LHS opponents close behind her.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lighten-part2-5-1200x800.jpg)
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Lynbrook High School 52-45
Matadors maintain a consistent lead throughout the game
![Print technician Paula Gaspar works on a puzzle with students at the print center.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/print-center-print-photo-1-2-1200x800.jpg)
A place of ink-spiration
Examining how the print center has become a community at MVHS
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Cultural Cooking
Exploring the foods that students and staff cook to celebrate the holidays
![Ethan Lien sets up for his swing. Photo courtesy of Ethan Lien | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6452-e1702024422305.jpeg)
Time Out! Ep. 12: Ethan Lien
Driving into Ethan Lien’s journey playing golf
![Junior Samantha Tong (left) and sophomore Chloe Chen (right) block an incoming spike from LGHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0106-1200x900.jpg)
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2
Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
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50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
![Analyzing how the meaning of word love depends on the person.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled_Artwork-2-1-1200x800.png)
LOVE
Examining how MVHS students use the word “love” and how its usage reflects different sentiments
![FUHSD is currently working to combat the misuse of AI tools in the classroom.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
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Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023
![Photo illustration by Alan Tai | El Estoque | Photos courtesy of Architha Dhavala, Alan Tai and Aashi Venkat](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Featured-Image-Worst-Package-Ever-900x463.png)
Shifting interests
Exploring how seniors have changed their ideal career over time
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A glimpse into the real world
Exploring the differences between jobs and internships
![Emi and Miya Kosakura pose for a photo with their parents on senior night.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-24-at-7.47.04-PM-900x795.png)
Time out! Ep. 2: Emi and Miya Kosakura
Diving into Emi and Miya Kosakura’s relationship on and off the basketball court
![Hair holds varying significance for these six students, from being an extension of their personality to a characteristic that others like to point out.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Add-a-heading-1-900x506.png)
Hair down
Exploring the stories behind students' hair
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From the Sideline
Examining the complexities of parent-athlete relationships
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The finishing touch
Exploring the role of makeup in sports
![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
![Senior Emi Kosakura searches for an opening to pass the ball over her opponents.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC_0409-900x675.jpg)
Girls Basketball beats Branham High School 59-54
Matadors remain focused and calm throughout a close second half
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Afterglow
Surveying the effects of skin care routines
![Lisa Smith shows off the multiple stick-and-poke tattoos she did on herself the summer before freshman year, including X’s across her knuckles and a skull.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_6296-675x900.jpg)
Forever Inked
Exploring what tattoos mean to the MVHS community
![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
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MVHS’ thoughts on the rise of advertisements
Unpacking the advertisements targeted toward the MVHS community
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Man on the Street: Who’s your fictional crush?
MVHS students reveal their crushes from movies and media.
![A graphic illustrating the three philosophies MVHS aims to focus on to encourage equitable grading](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/final-grading-graphic.jpg)
MVHS aims to highlight equitable grading
Teachers are introduced to three core philosophies at staff professional development