Jefferson Le, News Editor
Colors
Delving into the colors of the rainbow
Student self-expression through color
Students applying color to different mediums
Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
From state to state: A political and cultural shift
Following the experience of those who moved states in an increasingly partisan country
Limiting food waste at MVHS
An explanation of contributing factors and ways to combat excess leftovers
The price of living in Cupertino
Examining how residents interact with the different aspects of housing in Cupertino
Buying and renting a house in Cupertino
Detailing the process of acquiring property in Cupertino
In the face of crime
Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it
Cupertino Citizens serving through Neighborhood Watch
Exploring how civilians help law enforcement work towards a safer neighborhood
Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels
Countries tackle climate change at COP26
Analyzing the results of 2021 United Nations Climate Conference and the absence of Russia and China
MVHS senior wins 3rd in national essay competition
Riya Ranjan places on Gilder Lehrman Essay competition
Dessert Detectives: Nox Cookie Bar
Reviewing Nox’s popular menu items
MV Color Guard participates in the Tournament of the Bands
The MVHS Band Ensemble performs its 2021 show Phases of the Moon
Competition season is back
Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
Leaders grapple with COVID-19 restrictions
ASB and Leadership members reflect on the impact of the return to in-person
Twisting the game
Three Olympic winners resonate with local athletes
“Invincible” brings a fresh face to the superhero films we know
The Walking Dead creator’s new show helps redefine what it means to be a superhero
Hybrid students reflect on the return to in-person school
Examining the positive aspects and drawbacks of being part of the students who chose to return to school
Moving schools during COVID-19
Exploring the experiences and process behind changing schools during distanced learning
Volunteer-based clubs
Exploring the changes volunteer-based clubs have experienced during a distance learning school year
College Board cancels SAT Subject Tests and SAT optional essay
Student reactions about the cancellations and changes in standardized testing
Chinese apps WeChat and TikTok face U.S. ban threats
Exploring MVHS community’s opinion on the future of the social apps in America
International Responses to COVID
Comparing responses to COVID abroad to MVHS experiences with COVID
Performative nonprofits: the good and the bad
Many student-run unofficial nonprofits are a result of the Silicon Valley’s competitive atmosphere
Athletes continue practicing virtually
How students use online tools to continue training during quarantine
Tom Brady signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 years with the New England Patriots
How MVHS students feel about the star quarterback leaving
Section 504
Navigating the implementation and stigma of 504 plans
College admissions should be merit-based, here’s why | EE Opinion
Of many controversial topics, college admissions is one of the most pertinent to Monta Vista high school. In this video, El Estoque staff writers Devin Gupta and Tanish Mendki explore why admissions should be merit-based
Peeling back the layers: American Born Chinese replaces The Scarlet Letter
Examining how the minority experience is taught by white HAmLit teachers
Former Cupertino Chipotle worker wins $95,000 sexual harassment lawsuit
Employee Austin Melton wins sexual harassment case against Chipotle
In-game impulse: Students and teachers disclose their opinions on toxic gaming
Investigating the toxicity and banter in online gaming communities
A learning experience: the story of our friendship
A recap of everything that makes our friendship memorable
Lehigh Cement Company’s pollution issue
MVHS students spoke against Lehigh Cement Company’s harmful emissions to nearby residents at a Youth In Action (YIA) Conference
Dungeons and Dragons starts off campaigns by creating new characters
New and returning members of Dungeons and Dragons club begin their campaigns by creating new in-game characters
Homestead HS social media threat
Homestead HS student reports a shooting threat which enabled officials to promptly disperse the situation
Construction delays on McClellan
Unexpected underground utilities issues push back bike lane completion date