In Review: Volume 7, 2026
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from rising sing-songwriter SIENNA SPIRO’s tender single “The Visitor” to the Oscar-nominated RAYE’s recent album “THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.”
Grishma Jain, News Editor
Fremont Senior Assassin incident raises safety concerns as MVHS students continue game
After police confronted Fremont students participating in Senior Assassin discussions of the risks, rules and culture surrounding the popular senior tradition rise with the game being played at MVHS
La Pluma and El Estoque win prestigious literary and journalism awards
The two publications win NSPA Pacemakers, with El Estoque winning the CSPA Gold Crown and being named a SNO Distinguished Site
In Review: Volume 6, 2026
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from rising sing-songwriter SIENNA SPIRO's tender single "The Visitor" to the Oscar-nominated RAYE's recent album "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE."
FUHSD plans to implement a ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ framework into classroom instruction
The development of a Portrait of a Graduate addresses the instructional implementation of new, real-world skills identified by FUHSD
FUHSD Wi-Fi outage affects classrooms and cancels advisory
A fiber line break caused a districtwide internet outage on Monday, limiting access to online classroom materials
BLACKPINK’s ‘DEADLINE’ has stadium-ready energy but repetitive songwriting
The five-track comeback leans on booming production and concert-ready hooks but disappoints with its repetitive songwriting and little musical evolution
Cupertino Community Funding Grant Program closes applications for 2026-27
Cupertino's Community Funding Grant Program closes application for 2026-27 fiscal year, as past awardees explain how city funding helps expand services for local nonprofits
FUHSD recognized as 2026 California Green Ribbon Schools Gold Honoree by California Department of Education
FUHSD advances to Gold level in California's sustainability recognition program, highlighting its district-wide climate, health and environmental education initiatives
Dream Achievers perform at San Jose Walmart’s Lunar New Year Fest
A band composed of members with autism explores what it means to achieve their musical dreams
RFK ends Medicaid funding for minors’ gender-affirming care
Federal officials threaten to restrict Medicaid funding tied to gender affirming care for minors, prompting hospitals and families to face uncertainty over access to care
All Aboard the MVDT Polar Express
MVDT holds its winter showcase and brings the audience to the North Pole
SV hopper leaves students waiting despite schools’ claims of faster transportation
Schools’ promise that SV Hopper would make student transportation more efficient proves to be false
AI voices are changing reality – so who said that?
AI voices are impacting how we sound, connect and trust in the digital age
Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ is hypnotic but hollow
Contrary to its title, the album has lively beats but dead lyricism
Whole Foods’ Stevens Creek location reopens after a five-month hiatus due to vermin infestations
Local Whole Foods grocery store goes through thorough facility and fixture renovations in order to reopen to the public
Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG II’ can’t seem to find its groove
The pop star's eighth album promises experimentation but delivers an overstuffed and under-edited collection of ideas
MVHS chemistry department adjusts as teachers go on Willie Brown
How the Willie Brown Act helps veteran teachers gradually reach retirement