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Colors
Delving into the colors of the rainbow
![Student self-expression through color](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/expressive_expressions-800x900.jpg)
Student self-expression through color
Students applying color to different mediums
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Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
![Following the experience of those who moved states in an increasingly partisan country](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/clarisse-.jpeg)
From state to state: A political and cultural shift
Following the experience of those who moved states in an increasingly partisan country
![When schools opened in August of 2021, California’s free lunch program increased the number of students who ordered school lunch, raising concerns about the impact of food waste on the environment.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled-68-900x540.jpg)
Limiting food waste at MVHS
An explanation of contributing factors and ways to combat excess leftovers
![The price of living in Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-3-1-900x900.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4906788421_a453db0576_b-900x672.jpg)
Buying and renting a house in Cupertino
Detailing the process of acquiring property in Cupertino
![In the face of crime](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/8-1-1-900x643.png)
In the face of crime
Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it
![Cupertino Citizens serving through Neighborhood Watch](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Untitled-design-34-900x506.png)
Cupertino Citizens serving through Neighborhood Watch
Exploring how civilians help law enforcement work towards a safer neighborhood
![Addressing climate change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-1-900x900.png)
Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels
![Analyzing the results of 2021 United Nations Climate Conference and the absence of Russia and China](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/newsglobal-900x900.png)
Countries tackle climate change at COP26
Analyzing the results of 2021 United Nations Climate Conference and the absence of Russia and China
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MVHS senior wins 3rd in national essay competition
Riya Ranjan places on Gilder Lehrman Essay competition
![The storefront of Nox Cookie Bar in downtown San Jose.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_5739-4-796x900.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/50-900x600.jpg)
Competition season is back
Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
![Class of 2023 works on their Skit Decs.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Leaders-grapple-with-COVID-19-Restrictions-1-900x675.png)
Leaders grapple with COVID-19 restrictions
ASB and Leadership members reflect on the impact of the return to in-person
![FUHSD athletes found ways to resonate with Lydia Jacoby, Suni Lee and Simone Biles. Graphic by Jayanti Jha, Aashna Patel and Kalyani Puthenpurayil](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-9.30.44-AM.png)
Twisting the game
Three Olympic winners resonate with local athletes
![“Invincible” brings a fresh face to the superhero films we know](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ex-iyx6WQAAk95S-900x503.jpg)
“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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-16-115944-900x480.png)
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
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Moving schools during COVID-19
Exploring the experiences and process behind changing schools during distanced learning
![One of MV Octagons Zoom events.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/147935812_1373996986274328_4422506867318594003_n-900x533.jpg)
Volunteer-based clubs
Exploring the changes volunteer-based clubs have experienced during a distance learning school year
![The College Board announces cancellation of SAT Subject Tests and SAT optional essays.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-30-193001-900x711.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-design-3-900x506.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Untitled-design-900x506.png)
International Responses to COVID
Comparing responses to COVID abroad to MVHS experiences with COVID
![Performative nonprofits: the good and the bad](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-28-002947.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rohunrunningzoomstory.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Annotation-2020-04-10-215055.jpg)
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
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Section 504
Navigating the implementation and stigma of 504 plans
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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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-02-08-at-5.38.08-PM.png)
Peeling back the layers: American Born Chinese replaces The Scarlet Letter
Examining how the minority experience is taught by white HAmLit teachers
![An excerpt from Meltons complaint and lawsuit against Chipotle, describing some of the General Managers actions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MeltonChipotleComplaintScreenshot.jpg)
Former Cupertino Chipotle worker wins $95,000 sexual harassment lawsuit
Employee Austin Melton wins sexual harassment case against Chipotle
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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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hannah-rodrigo-mf_3yZnC6ug-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
A learning experience: the story of our friendship
A recap of everything that makes our friendship memorable
![Sophomore Rachel Chen, part of the group that researched the Lehigh Cement Company emission issues, presents more information about the plants pollution.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Copy-of-DSC_0031-900x600.jpg)
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
![Members of Dungeons and Dragons Club create characters and socialize during a lunch meeting.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_4898-900x598.jpg)
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 student reports a shooting threat by SJSU student.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_3755-900x675.jpg)
Homestead HS social media threat
Homestead HS student reports a shooting threat which enabled officials to promptly disperse the situation
![Construction vehicles crowd McClellan Road due to bike lane construction. Photo by Anish Vasudevan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screen-Shot-2019-08-30-at-11.57.51-AM-900x595.png)
Construction delays on McClellan
Unexpected underground utilities issues push back bike lane completion date