![Main Street magic](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC01416-1200x800.jpg)
Main Street magic
Students and staff share their experiences and opinions on Main St. Cupertino
![Yinuo Tian works on her math and Chinese homework simultaneously to keep up with the pace of the curriculum.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled352-1200x896.jpg)
Breaks, not burdens
Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework policy for school breaks
Breaks, not burdens
Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework commitment for school breaks
![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
![Every morning I wake up, there is blood on my bed sheets. The sight never gets less overwhelming, despite it happening so often.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9091-1200x838.jpg)
Blood on my bed sheets
How I overcame the self-pity that accompanied my eczema
![Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Ling-Jung Kao gets a F.A.C.E (facial acupuncture for charm and elegance) procedure. Photo by Ling-Jung Kao | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-6.59.57-AM-959x1200.png)
Rooted in tradition
Traditional Chinese medicine in the modern world and how it has helped the community
![Idols are debuting in the K-pop industry at as young as 13 years old, causing controversy among fans and critics alike. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled335-1200x956.jpg)
Minor concerns
Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community
![Hershey Janga strikes a fierce expression while dancing for MVDTs 2023 spring show. Photo courtesy of Hershey Janga | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-07-6.35.07-PM-1.png)
Time Out! Ep. 11: Hershey Janga
Following Hershey Janga’s hip-hop journey through friends and clubs
![After performing at the Rolling Loud California 2023 concert, rapper Lil Uzi Vert was confronted with criticism for the demonic references in his music. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-06-at-11.38.20-AM-1200x1005.png)
The Satanic surge
Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
![8 periods](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled_Artwork-1200x902.png)
8 periods
Exploring the pros, cons, and processes of implementing an alternative schedule
![Senior and strong safety Hamza Moharram moves for a tackle in synchrony with senior and defensive end Nathan Diaz.
Photo by Shannon Yu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0024-1200x794.jpeg)
Varsity Football defeats Lynbrook High School 44-6
Matadors put pressure on LHS at the Vikings’ Homecoming game
![FUHSD parents Rosario Rivera and Claudia Camacho listen to a live Spanish translation during the Boards Sept. 19 pre-mapping public hearing.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/board-meeting-920-13-1200x800.jpg)
Facing north
Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
![Health and Ethnic studies is current interdisciplinary course that will be mandated in the 2024-25 school year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled_Artwork-19-1200x861.png)
Continuous coverage: Health and Ethnic Studies
Examining the current status of the newly implemented course
![Hi Barbie!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/l-intro-1690216485-1200x674.jpg)
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”