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Emily Xia, Managing Editor

Emily Xia is currently a managing editor in both journalism classes. She spends her time on El Estoque writing stories, designing pages and creating graphics. Outside of school, she enjoys drinking boba and practicing color guard.

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“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity

May 21, 2020
COVID-19 and the entertainment industry

COVID-19 and the entertainment industry

April 10, 2020
Merch madness

Merch madness

April 10, 2020
The impacts of social distancing

The impacts of social distancing

April 10, 2020
With the growing concern over COVID-19, a playlist was jokingly made to shine light on the situation.

‘COVID-19 Quarantine Party’ Playlist review

March 19, 2020
Anthology editor and former Cupertino poet laureate Kaecey McCormick gives a speech recapping her experiences teaching workshops, judging contests and hosting readings. Instead of having the traditional poetry contest, McCormick decided to celebrate the end of her two-year term by publishing the anthology.

Community Poetry & Prose Night: A celebration of creativity

March 14, 2020
Barbie Day: The evolution of a childhood icon

Barbie Day: The evolution of a childhood icon

March 12, 2020
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[Photo] The Blue Wave: Teen involvement in California primaries

March 11, 2020
Poetry contributor Jade Bradbury receives her copy of the anthology. After distribution, McCormick encouraged attendees to stay and socialize with one another.

Voices of Cupertino: The launch of the citywide anthology

March 10, 2020
An in-depth guide to every course available at MVHS.

MVHS Course Selection Guide

February 19, 2020
As of January 2020, California's pad and tampon tax has been removed.

Out of the red: California passes a temporary law removing menstrual product sales tax

February 11, 2020
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[Photo] The rise of Netflix

February 7, 2020
Speaker Paula Larkin-Hutton holds up a rose stem while she describes the different parts of the rose and answers questions from the audience.

Winter Care of Roses: Master Gardeners learn about rose care

January 17, 2020
Maintaining a local community

Maintaining a local community

January 10, 2020
Urbanization of Cupertino

Urbanization of Cupertino

January 10, 2020
Uncovering Project Nightingale: Google accesses Fitbit records

Uncovering Project Nightingale: Google accesses Fitbit records

January 8, 2020
U.S President Donald Trump gives a speech.

The impeachment inquiry: House Judiciary Committee passes two articles against President Donald Trump

December 16, 2019
A glimpse into the different types of self-care students at MVHS employ

Reputations: Self-care

November 24, 2019
Child actors have unfair pressures and responsibilities placed upon them

The Famed Youth: Dehumanizing children in the entertainment industry

November 24, 2019
Differentiating when it is optimal to be a leader

Middle of the pack: Why being labeled as a leader or a follower is wrong

November 22, 2019
Meet the 2020 democratic candidates

Meet the 2020 democratic candidates

November 15, 2019
Childhood: An exploration of our past

Childhood: An exploration of our past

October 23, 2019
Imposter Syndrome: Exploring the Nuances

Imposter Syndrome: Exploring the Nuances

October 16, 2019
I raise caterpillars into butterflies with my brother annoying - I mean, aiding, me along the way.

Dear Kevin: 16 reasons why I hate you

October 7, 2019
Somi Somi has become extremely popular, and rightfully so.

All Aboard: Why we shouldn’t be shamed for jumping on the bandwagon

September 27, 2019
Friendship: A closer look at what friendship can entail

Friendship: A closer look at what friendship can entail

September 20, 2019
How I finally figured out why school spirit is so important

Do I feel good?: School spirit isn’t overrated

September 11, 2019
Love, Taylor: A review of new album

Love, Taylor: A review of new album “Lover”

September 10, 2019
Decor Dilemma: Exploring the ideas teachers have for designing their classrooms

Decor Dilemma: Exploring the ideas teachers have for designing their classrooms

August 25, 2019
Good night, sleep tight: MVHS students' experiences with insomnia

Good night, sleep tight: MVHS students’ experiences with insomnia

May 24, 2019
Illustration by Emily Xia

Coming out of my shell: Painful Partings

May 24, 2019

Best of 2018-2019: The top trends of pop culture according to MVHS students

May 22, 2019
In the shadows of power

In the shadows of power

May 18, 2019
Pocket-sized: A rant on women’s pockets

Pocket-sized: A rant on women’s pockets

May 8, 2019
Senior Etsuka Tomonaga and sophomore Remi Nakai flash a pose in the middle of the choreography.

Getting into the Groove: Japanese Club prepares a dance for Culture Night

April 12, 2019
Coming out of my shell: Dummy Dialogue

Coming out of my shell: Dummy Dialogue

April 11, 2019
Turn of time: an exploration through the decades

Turn of time: an exploration through the decades

April 10, 2019
Sweet tooth: Popular candies around the world

Sweet tooth: Popular candies around the world

March 31, 2019
Sophomore Cassie Lu waits for the karaoke to begin.

Tea and Tunes: Chinese club hosts party with boba and karaoke

March 13, 2019
Coming out of my shell: Tissue Turmoil

Coming out of my shell: Tissue Turmoil

March 13, 2019
Artists Around Us: The stories of singers at MVHS

Artists Around Us: The stories of singers at MVHS

March 10, 2019
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[Photo] Wooing with words: Students offer their best pick-up lines

February 24, 2019

A twist on the expected: Five new Oreo flavors are released

February 9, 2019
Coming out of my shell: Awkward Advice

Coming out of my shell: Awkward Advice

February 6, 2019
A Love Story: Exploring the obstacles in romantic relationships

A Love Story: Exploring the obstacles in romantic relationships

February 1, 2019
After about 15 minutes, the yakisoba is done and served in bowls, along with disposable chopsticks.

A taste from home: Japanese club prepares yakisoba for its members

January 27, 2019
The sound of equality: Empowering songs for MLK Jr. Day

The sound of equality: Empowering songs for MLK Jr. Day

January 13, 2019
Preparation for Synopsys Science Fair

Preparation for Synopsys Science Fair

December 17, 2018
Cherishing Christmas: Comparing holiday traditions now to those of previous years

Cherishing Christmas: Comparing holiday traditions now to those of previous years

December 17, 2018
A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students

A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students

December 14, 2018
Holiday cheer: DIY Christmas ornaments

Holiday cheer: DIY Christmas ornaments

December 9, 2018
Wired together: The implications of living in a technology-based world

Wired together: The implications of living in a technology-based world

November 21, 2018
Illustration by Emily Xia

Coming out of my shell: Forgiving Failures

November 21, 2018
Junior Hannah Cho smiles as she sings her favorite Japanese songs.

Japanese Club and Japanese National Honor Society karaoke meeting

November 20, 2018
One Last Scare: Seniors create haunted house for seven years in a row

One Last Scare: Seniors create haunted house for seven years in a row

November 12, 2018
A fundraising dilemma

A fundraising dilemma

October 25, 2018
Coming out of my shell: Cautious choices

Coming out of my shell: Cautious choices

October 25, 2018
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