![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
![Some students feel as though indie music better encapsulates their emotional states and resonates with them more strongly. Illustration by Lillian Wang and Isabelle Kok](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-45-1200x777.png)
The indie in-between
Students and staff share what indie music means to them
Pedestrian protectors
Discussing the role of crossing guards in student safety
![A series of diss tracks exchanged between Kendrick Lamar and Drake have captivated the public and brought new allegations against each rapper to light. Photo illustration by Jillian Ju](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3083-1-1200x927.png)
Diss-graced
An interactive timeline of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef
![Abigail (Alisha Weir) dances onstage while covered in her victims blood. | Universal Pictures](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pAMOK6lVpVfbTY8PSG6lVVGx8Ut-1200x675.jpg)
‘Abigail’ bleeds its tired premise dry
Predictable plot, shallow characters and juvenile scripting hammer the last nail in the coffin
![The art of losing](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled_Artwork-12-1200x909.png)
The art of losing
How I learned to redefine loss
![Love Lies Bleeding brilliantly potrays complex themes of pain, identity, and love. Photo | Anna Kooris / A24](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/download.jpeg)
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ oozes with carnal tension and heart
Director Rose Glass’s refreshing take on the noir genre tackles impulse and intimacy with power
![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
![Kung Fu Panda 4 leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/10E57_FP_01215-copy-1200x676.webp)
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
A poor script and predictable plotline result in the iconic franchise’s fall from grace
![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
![Students often use food and small purchases to motivate themselves to work, such as snacks and drinks. Illustration | Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled_Artwork-1200x858.jpg)
Treat yourself
Buying small treats for self-motivation can have large impacts
![“Argylle” features numerous superstars and celebrities, but none fulfill expectations](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/argyle-thumbnail-1706716159808-1200x675.jpg)
‘Argylle’ laughably fails its own mission
Matthew Vaughn’s creation proves to be too dysfunctional to be redeemed by its over-the-top comedy
![Idols are debuting in the K-pop industry at as young as 13 years old, causing controversy among fans and critics alike. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled335-1200x956.jpg)
Minor concerns
Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community
![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
![Indie artist Melanie Martinezs latest perfume is selling for $275, sparking outrage in fans who cant afford the steep price tag.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled_Artwork-5-1200x800.png)
The total package
Exploring the relationship between musical artists, their fanbase and their merch
Bad art and the room to improve
Exploring what it means to make “bad art”
![Nathan Liu playing baseball when he was younger. | Photo courtesy of Nathan Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/A9053958-1C77-4825-B5B7-09274014B955-1200x934.jpg)
More than skin-deep
Exploring senior Nathan Liu's experiences with and beyond eczema
![Alumni at the reunion talking with each other at a table.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/should-crop-this-tbh--1200x800.jpg)
Party like it’s ’73
Looking back at the MVHS class of 1973’s 50th reunion
![50 Fresh Faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-29-at-6.48.07-PM.png)
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
![Examining how the word has strayed from its intended meaning](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2874-1200x800.png)
WOKE
Exploring how the word "woke" has changed over time
![The switch from the traditional paper SAT and PSAT exams to online has some students uneasy about possible technical difficulties.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-01-at-5.13.32-PM-1200x1192.png)
Testing the digital divide
Examining how changes to the PSAT and SAT will affect MVHS