
Jiya Singh, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023

New places, new faces
Exploring why students leave the country for college

Women shaping the future
Exploring the aspirations and passions of six inspiring women and girls from MVHS

Evolve
Examining how arts and entertainment have changed through the years

Boys Basketball defeats Basis Independent Silicon Valley 71-46
Matadors outclass BHS in a must win game

In the pit
Amplifying the stories of the MVHS community at concerts

The 101 loves of my life
Revealing the reasons behind my long list of celebrity men

Cover up
Delving into pressures and ways the MVHS community chooses to cover up

From farm to table
Exploring the processes and people behind the food we eat at MVHS

It’s just a choice
Observing what the hijab means to MVHS’s Muslim community

Forever Inked
Exploring what tattoos mean to the MVHS community
Cafeteria Crackdown
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section assesses school lunches

Taylor Swift flawlessly returns to pop with “Midnights”
“Midnights” manages to both complement and diversify the singer-songwriter’s discography

Mask Off: Singh King Karaoke
Learning how to stop performing for others all the time

Ad 2 Cart
Understanding thoughts behind fashion and social media advertising

MVHS’ thoughts on the rise of advertisements
Unpacking the advertisements targeted toward the MVHS community

Football loses 17-13 against Fremont High School
Matadors miss a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter

“The grind never stops”
FUHSD students continue their learning at summer programs

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” reveals the harsh reality of childhood stardom
Former Nickelodeon actress Jennette McCurdy expresses her heartbreaking past in a perfectly written memoir

It’s not really reality, but that’s OK
Why reality TV Shows don’t deserve the hate they receive

All Aboard!
How MVHS staff use prom as a way to unwind from end-of-the-year chaos

Wait For it
Why we can’t expect immediate change in social justice movements

IASA hosts first in-person Spotlite on India in two years
Diving deeper into the night of cultural performances

Guilt off the rack
Addressing the guilt students face from fast fashion

The only one awake
How I learned to combat my inability to sleep

A view of 2022
What MVHS students believe will be popular in 2022

The bathroom breakdown
Reviewing popular bathrooms at MVHS to find the best one

AP Exam fast facts
Taking a closer look at AP testing at MVHS

Enhancing my rockstar life
My journey with falling in and out of love with my guitar

Gifting my time
Exploring the pressure of hand-making gifts

Campus opinions
Exploring the opinions students and staff hold about various topics around campus

“I only got 4 hours of sleep”
Exploring why students boast about limited hours of sleep

Back on track
Exploring the changes implemented at MVHS in preparation for a new school year