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Gauri Manoj

Gauri Manoj, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Gauri is currently a junior and an entertainment editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, drawing and listening to music.

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Seniors Shivani Verma and Esha Ramchurn stand in the front as MV Dance Team performs an in-sync whole team routine. Photo by Krish Dev

The MV Dance team hosts “A December to Remember”

December 25, 2021
Graphic by Justin Kim

‘Tis the season for…’

December 13, 2021
Travis Scotts Astroworld Festival causes the death of 10 concert attendees

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival calls for a larger discussion about the safety of music concerts

December 8, 2021
An accompanist plays chords on an electric piano while his partner sings “Blackbird” by the Beatles outside of the Le Boulanger Bakery on Main Street in Los Altos

Holiday-themed events invoke community and festive cheer

December 8, 2021
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[Photo] Take our October news quiz

November 15, 2021
Crossword Craze: MVHS edition

Crossword Craze: MVHS edition

November 3, 2021
The tricks and treats of Halloween

The tricks and treats of Halloween

October 30, 2021
The Mobley family celebrates Halloween in their different costumes. Photo courtesy of Erin Mobley

MVHS community members share their favorite Halloween memories

October 30, 2021
Despite the outage’s challenges, band and orchestra director John Gilchrist states that each ensemble’s performance was exceptional and was pleasantly surprised with their adaptability. He also says he looks forward to exploring new music pieces and constantly improving upon each previous concert.

The MVHS instrumental music department hosts its fall concert despite power outage

October 25, 2021
The flier for Alice in Wonderland showcases the dates and times of the play.

MV Drama opens ticket sales for its fall play

October 22, 2021
The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla

Homecoming 2021: A Recap

October 7, 2021
Senior Ariyal Jain leads a girls dance practice at Memorial Park. Photo illustration | Gauri Manoj

The Class of 2022: One last performance

September 23, 2021
All four classes prepare for their Homecoming skit by hosting dance practices and skit decs.

Homecoming 2021: Behind the Scenes

September 23, 2021
Capitan and senior Ryan Hong prepares to block a goal from CHS. Photo by Melody Cui

Varsity Boys Water Polo defeats Cupertino High School 15-6

September 16, 2021
A bouquet of roses were placed in the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost during 9/11. Photo by Patrick Kelley

Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2021
The Class of 2022 wins the 15 second chant-off at the Welcome Back Rally. Photo by Aditya Shukla

MVHS hosts its first rally of the year

September 4, 2021
English teacher Jireh Tanabe enjoys Night by Elie Wiesel because of its lessons of empathy.

Students and teachers share their literature class favorites

August 29, 2021
Other Marvel heroes will be played by actors of South Asian descent.

[Photo] They look like me

May 22, 2021
Represent.

Represent.

May 22, 2021
Senior Harshitha Pandian dances during her arangetram in 2017. Photo courtesy of Harshitha Pandian | Used with Permission

A day of dancing

May 21, 2021
My brother and I at a cruise ship photoshoot in 2009. Photo courtesy of Gauri Manoj | Used with Permission

Dear Sid

May 4, 2021
Senior Allison Leung and her teammate MVHS alumna 18 Demetra Williams practice their dives at MVHS pool.

Women in sports

March 30, 2021
Swifts fame is often attributed to men, diminishing her value as a female artist.

Who made Taylor Swift famous?

March 13, 2021
The Varsity and JV Girls Field Hockey teams take a picture during their practice. Photo by Charlotte Dingli | Used with Permission

JV Girls Field Hockey team faces a player shortage

March 11, 2021
Exploring the stories of Cupertino residents, students and teachers

Humans of Cupertino

February 11, 2021
The freshman class officers take a group photo in their Leadership class | Photo by Ryland Adzich

A year of firsts

January 21, 2021
Yes, she can.

Yes, she can.

December 16, 2020
Math and physics teacher Sushma Bana believes the Bollywood industry and its films accentuate the prevalent misogyny in India

Breaking down Bollywood

November 7, 2020
Movie poster of A Quiet Place. | Paramount Pictures

Halloween movie recommendations

October 14, 2020
Senior Winter Bloom posts a video on TikTok and adds text to make her content more relatable. Photo by Winter Bloom | Used with Permission

TikTok trends

September 25, 2020
The album art for Juice WRLDs posthumous rap album Legends Never Die.

Summer 2020 music releases provide needed relief during COVID-19

September 13, 2020
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