![Adorned with rainbow heart stickers, a participant of Assembly Member Haney’s parade group waves a rainbow pride flag and a bisexual flag to the beats of the parade music. Photo by Benjamin Zhang.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_0500-1-1200x800.jpg)
San Francisco Pride Parade 2024
The Golden City wraps up Pride Month with its annual LGBTQIA+ parade
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Main Street magic
Students and staff share their experiences and opinions on Main St. Cupertino
![The sophomore year World Literature curriculum dives deep into many books such as George Orwells Animal Farm. Graphic by Isabelle Kok](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-3.jpg)
Kush Mathur’s guide to sophomore year literature
Sophomore Kush Mathur reflects on running kites, sifting nectar and surviving World Lit
![The popularity of items considered retro are steadily on the rise. Graphic by Isabelle Kok and Benjamin Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/retrp-1200x900.png)
Retro-activity
MVHS students share their experiences with old models of media
![Sarah Howell (Carshena) tries to win Sam Putney (King Ahasuerus) over by singing “You Belong with Me.” Photo by Isabelle Kok.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9252_Original-1200x801.jpg)
The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto brings ‘Eras of Esther’ to the stage
FCCPA’s community production offers a unique musical mashup of Taylor Swift and the Bible
![The state of California increased its minimum wage to $20.00 for fast food workers, beginning on April 1. The large restaurant chain Panera Bread was initially exempt from this change until a clarification from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of Dave Stone](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Panera_Bread_3122895586.jpeg)
The bare minimum
California’s minimum wage raises for workers and fast food jobs have mixed effects on businesses and employees
![Participants of the 2022 ALA Girls State convention in Missouri pose for a selfie. | Courtesy of Apple TV](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Girls_State_Photo_0116-1200x633.jpg)
‘Girls State’ falls victim to the female empowerment cliches it criticizes
Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine’s documentary sequel tells an average yet endearing chronicle of a teenage-run democracy
![Photos of the article on sexual harassment, currently involved in a censorship lawsuit, published in the April 2023 edition of the MVHS Oracle. Photo by Myesha Phukan | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/7999595F-5387-4FEE-8B11-F896D803D1E0-2-1200x900.jpg)
Pressing matters
Mountain View High School student journalists sue district and principal over alleged censorship issues
![The Unheard album cover features a monochromatic photo of Hozier laying in dirt with a mustard yellow border.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hozier_-_Unheard.png)
‘Unheard’’s transcendent artistry is a multifaceted creation
Hozier’s eighth EP is rich with diverse lyricism and instrumentals
![Indie artist Ricky Montgomery crouches down at the front of the Regency Ballroom stage to sing to his audience. Photo courtesy of Izzy Hory @izzysconcerts. | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image1-1200x803.jpeg)
Ricky Montgomery’s 2024 tour is much more than another Rick in the wall
'The Rick Tour’s' dynamic passion and intimacy was a complete experience
![Members of Leung’s White Crane Lion and Dragon Dance Association U.S.A. bear red and white cultural flags in the Community Street Fair prior to the parade’s kickoff.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_8504_Original-1200x800.jpg)
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2024
San Francisco’s annual Lunar New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Dragon into 2024
![A potential eight-period schedule will not be put into effect in the 2024-25 school year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-07-11.34.44-AM.png)
New year, same schedule
FUHSD decides not to implement an alternative schedule in the 24-25 school year
![TWICE members pose in elaborate white outfits against a vivid fuschia and orange background.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-design-73-1.webp)
‘With YOU-th’ attracts with electric dynamism
TWICE’s energetic 13th EP succeeds despite its regression to conventionality
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Playing it safe
Athletes use various methods to manage and prevent sports injuries
![The facade of Tong Suis Sunnyvale location.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1687-e1705603356717-1200x1065.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Tong Sui
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![Sophomore Chloe Chens position is a setter, which sets the ball up for various hitters.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/girls-volleyball-924-4-800x1200.jpg)
Beyond the hit
Examining the contribution of overlooked positions in volleyball
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Stylestruck
Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
![Aster Nguyen poses in a white shirt, star-accent jeans, and black headphones.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-02-11.08.28-AM.png)
The face of fashion
Looking into what students are wearing to school
![Carrot cupcake earrings from Madeleine Ischos Etsy shop @FunSizedStudio. Photo courtesy of Madeleine Ischo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-28-at-4.28.56-PM-1-1200x600.jpg)
Making cents of crafts
Taking a look behind the scenes of three MVHS art small businesses
![Graphic by Abha Dash](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-17-at-10.15.48 PM-1200x979.png)
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
![Freshman Ronit Kuila strikes a pose in his Michael Jackson themed duet to the song “Beat It.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0785-1200x800.jpg)
PAC-ing a punch
Freshmen navigate the maze in their first-ever Homecoming performance
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digital painting by Lemon Liu
| Referenced themself into Chinese painting landscapes to showcase unfitting feelings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-18-1.05.59-PM.png)
The art of ambition
Deconstructing how MVHS art students craft portfolios of their work
![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