![MVHS math teacher Josh Kuo is awarded his high school diploma | Photo courtesy of Josh Kuo | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-02-at-4.21.07-PM.png)
Language barriers
ESL community members explain the academic difficulties that come with immigration
![Graphic by Yixuan (Joyce) Li | Made with Canva](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Weaving-Bonds-Collage-1-e1716767676969.png)
Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
![Photos by Samika Bhatkar, Krish Dev, Corinna Kuo, Michael Kuo, Jami Lim and Lillian Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-4.33.09 PM-1200x838.png)
The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco
Within Chinatown
The historical region serves as a cultural epicenter in the Bay Area
![The Silicon Valley Hopper provides transportation services for youths and senior citizens in select cities. Illustration | Silicon Valley Hopper](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-7.34.45 PM-1200x801.png)
Steering toward new routes
Sunnyvale Mobility Advocacy Group members discuss efforts to improve transportation accessibility in the Bay Area
![Kode With Klossy founder Karlie Kloss gives closing remarks to end the event.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_0908-1200x900.jpg)
Kode With Klossy brings CODE-A-BRATION to the Bay Area
The two-day event ushers in introductory tech experiences to female and gender-expansive youths
![State of the art](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/package-e1712705812612-1200x957.png)
State of the art
The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions
![Nguyen’s experimental style choices are often based on defying the gender binary within fashion.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9809-1200x800.jpg)
Against the grain
Students speak on dressing against the traditional gender binary within fashion
![Junior Selina Wang designs her own nail art to subtly express her style. (Photo by Selina Wang | Used with permission.)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_3832-e1706236294658-1200x1048.png)
Tiny canvases
Students use decorative nails to express themselves
![Graphic by Jami Lim.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-24-at-5.36.16 PM-1200x755.png)
Decorate our lives
Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life
![Mean Girls attempts to resemble its predecessor stylistically while reflecting modern trends.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mean-girls-2024.webp)
“Mean Girls” arrives too early for its time
The unnecessary remake is unsalvageable by its musical theater charm
![Graphics by Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-design.png)
Immersed in India
Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community
![Junior Siyona Kathuria and her friends pose for a photo dressed in traditional Indian clothing for her 16th birthday party. Photo by Preeti Kathuria | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3613-1200x900.jpeg)
Sari, not sorry
Understanding the significance of traditional Indian apparel and cultural appreciation within the Indian American community
![Graphic by Lillian Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design.png)
Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
![Digital book formats have been made prevalent by the digital age.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_9065-e1698716408849-1200x826.jpg)
Rewiring reading
Investigating the impacts of the digital age on book consumption
![English teachers Vennessa Nava and Hannah Gould discuss film analysis through critical lenses on their podcast, That Was Weird. Photo courtesy of Giljoon Lee | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/that-was-weird-8-1200x800.jpg)
On the mic
Taking a look at different podcasts in the MVHS community
![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
![Press play](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-image-1-1200x675.jpeg)
Press play
Experiences from the 2023 Homecoming football game
![Belshe and other attendees gather outside of the 16th Street Baptist Church. (Used with permission | Photo courtesy of Bonnie Belshe)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-25-3.14.00-PM.png)
Learning from the past, shaping the future
History teacher Bonnie Belshe shares her experience at the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing commemoration week
![Sophomore Chloe Chen springs up to block a spike from GHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8423-2-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Volleyball secures a 3-1 win over Gunn High School
The Matadors maintained the upper hand for most of the match
![Academic experieces may range across classes based on how coherent curriculum is implemented.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-1-e1693633458551-1200x691.jpg)
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’
![Competitive academic culture and overwhelming workloads lead students to experience burnout](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-01-at-10.52.04-PM-900x575.png)
The breaking point
Examining students’ experiences with burnout and where it stems from
![Senior Krupa Shanwares short film documents the harsh reality of being a young athlete living with fame](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-01-at-8.48.50-PM-900x534.png)
Studying cinema
Exploring the works of the Contemporary Literature film unit
![Man on the street: Can you solve this riddle?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-12-at-2.38.01-PM-2-900x502.png)
Man on the street: Can you solve this riddle?
Testing MVHS students and staff's abilities to answer puzzling riddles
![Despite the immense detail of Title IX, victims of sexual assault may feel lost and disoriented during the reporting process.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-674x900.png)
The weight of Title IX
Examining the process and emotional turmoil of reporting sexual assault at MVHS
![The 1968 art horror film Hour of the Wolf explores the nature of dark thoughts intruding on ordinary life.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hour-of-the-wolf.png)
Drawing a line between art and suffering
Understanding the role of dark themes in entertainment and mental health
![The Aurora album cover captures the chemistry between lead singers Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/daisy-jones-and-the-six-aurora-e1678853967184-900x900.webp)
‘Aurora’ is a manifestation of classic-rock nostalgia
The fictional ‘70s-esque album struggles to find its voice in the contemporary world
![Media has evolved throughout time, changing in ways such as its purpose or interface](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ent-cover-fr-this-time-01-646x900.png)
Evolve
Examining how arts and entertainment have changed through the years
![Akiko Chung works in her new office in room D204.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-4.55.50-PM-900x583.png)
MVHS welcomes therapist Akiko Chung
Passionate school-based therapist joins MVHS’ student assistance team
![Next episode starts in 10...](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_2751-1-900x675.jpg)
Next episode starts in 10…
Examining how the evolution of TV release formats has divided viewers
![61,404,621 minutes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OnlineCover-900x643.png)
61,404,621 minutes
Exploring the listening habits of the MVHS community
![Sophomore Stanley Du springs into the air to score a layup.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0252-900x600.jpg)
Boys Basketball defeats Thomas More High School 62-55 in its first home game
Matadors claim a victory on their first game of the season
![An illustrative graphic of a tampon kicking a soccer ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-12-at-10.17.24-PM-900x798.png)
Playing the period game
Athletes explain the impact of menstruation on their sports
![Junior Hamza Moharram goes in for a tackle in the beginning of the first quarter.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0749-2-900x600.jpg)
Football dominates Lynbrook High School 42-0 in its Homecoming game
Matadors start off strong and maintain their winning streak throughout the game
![The girls water polo team poses for a photo before their first water polo speedo run. Photo by Christine Xu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-design-1-e1665722200309-900x668.png)
Spirit in Speedos
Players and administration weigh in on the implications of the annual water polo speedo run
![The MVHS Athletic Trainer room, currently vacant.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC_0035-900x600.jpg)
On the lookout for a new Athletic Trainer
Examining how sports teams are facing injuries without a medical professional affiliated with the school
![Sophomore Jami Lim checks her schedule](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-08-at-12.03.53-PM-900x727.png)
Runaway of the bulls
Students and staff discuss the reasons for and the impacts of the cancellation of ROTB