![Poarch and Valkyrae in the music video.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/valky-bella-bab-900x506.jpeg)
Bella Poarch’s debut single exceeds expectations
“Build a B*tch” serves as a fitting transition into the music industry
![The culinary world](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Untitled-design-1-900x643.png)
The culinary world
Exploring the diverse aspects of the culinary world at MVHS
![A year of Zoom](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9298821E-523E-490F-A151-C3E997FA68A5_1_105_c-1-900x602.jpeg)
A year of Zoom
Exploring how the MVHS community’s feelings toward the pandemic have shifted an entire year later
![Learning to listen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TV-SHOWS-AND-MOVIES-2-900x643.png)
Learning to listen
Navigating the reality of having differing views from family
![Finding the silver linings of staying home by breaking through my introversion](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-900x514.jpg)
Shedding my labels
Finding the silver linings of staying home by breaking through my introversion
![Nostalgia revisited](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BA26EC9A-7E9C-4CC7-AB72-1A2019A7FFDB-900x573.jpg)
Nostalgia revisited
Returning to childhood roots amidst a pandemic
Recollecting favorite childhood shows and movies
MVHS students highlight the significance of looking back on the past
![A portrait of Congressman Dalip Singh Saund standing in the balcony of the Cannon Rotunda](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-05-at-10.08.33-PM-900x564.png)
Asian American representation in politics
Examining the milestones of Asian American involvement in government
![What’s at stake: U.S. 2020 presidential election](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2-5-900x643.png)
What’s at stake: U.S. 2020 presidential election
Exploring the contentious issues of November's election
![The Supreme Court](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Orange-Ghost-Illustrated-Halloween-Greeting-Card-900x643.jpg)
The Supreme Court
What Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett means for the future of the country
![The dangers of downplaying COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-18-at-5.48.43-PM-900x597.png)
The dangers of downplaying COVID-19
Why recent responses regarding the virus from the White House and Capitol Hill are irresponsible
![Zoom School: MVHS Edition](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/package-900x506.png)
Zoom School: MVHS Edition
MVHS community devises ways around the challenges of distance learning
![Remote learning doesn’t have to hinder connectivity during classes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/connectivity-900x506.png)
Remote learning doesn’t have to hinder connectivity during classes
Simple actions while learning online can lead to a big difference
![The mask shaming game is not worth it](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/masks-900x506.jpg)
The mask shaming game is not worth it
Why resorting to debasing others won’t actually help with the pandemic
![Lady Gaga’s most genuine album yet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lady-Gaga-Chromatica-art-900x600.jpg)
Lady Gaga’s most genuine album yet
“Chromatica” takes listeners on a personal journey to another world
![TikTok is a segue for internalized racism](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tiktok-796-419-580x358-1.png)
TikTok is a segue for internalized racism
Why we need to start working towards self-respect for our heritage and culture
![COVID-19 and its impact on the sports community](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Grayscale-Rock-Climber-Youtube-Thumbnail-4-900x506.png)
COVID-19 and its impact on the sports community
Exploring the feelings from different MVHS athletes who have been impacted directly from this and the fans of professional sports leagues
![Professional and college sports leagues cancel events](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-19-at-8.14.40-PM-900x600.png)
Professional and college sports leagues cancel events
Students and staff react to the indefinite cancellation of professional sporting events
![Goo Hara (left) and Sulli (right) pose for a selfie together back in 2017.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_2809.jpg)
Why Western media’s representation of K-pop is unfair
Unraveling how the media chooses to report on issues going on in the industry
![Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert leans to the side after a play](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-7.59.18-PM-845x900.png)
NBA suspends all games left in the season due to COVID-19
Exploring the the reactions of MVHS to the suspension of the NBA season
![Seniors Kelvin Lee (left) and Khang Pham (right) receive singing valentines during third period.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fullsizeoutput_9d6-900x601.jpeg)
Behind the scenes of singing valentines 2020
Exploring Singing Valentines from the perspective of MV choir students
![TEDxMV reflects on its goals for the new semester](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0015-900x598.jpg)
TEDxMV reflects on its goals for the new semester
How club food day and experiences from the last conference have shaped the club’s objectives
![The ineffectiveness of inaction and misguided action](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/83819312_223337895347334_8195963559834812416_n-900x642.png)
The ineffectiveness of inaction and misguided action
Exploring why both behaviors are detrimental to society’s growth
![Selena Gomez returns to the music industry with compelling album ‘Rare’](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0794.jpg)
Selena Gomez returns to the music industry with compelling album ‘Rare’
Gomez explores her personal experiences of rehabilitating herself from pain
![New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Auditions-every-Wednesday-at-_00-PM-1-675x900.png)
New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students
Transfer students and MVHS staff explain how MVHS helps acclimate transfer students to the school
![Lessons From Around the World](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sjk-900x600.jpg)
Lessons From Around the World
Exploring the differences in policies and systems between the U.S. and foreign countries
Nordic versus American Education: Finding a balance
Examining what can be learned from the two regions by differentiating their particular takes on the education system
![Cars commute towards their work.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/commute-900x506.jpg)
Outside of their element: MVHS faculty commuting to school
Exploring methods of transportation that MVHS faculty use to get to school and what they listen to while doing so
![Breaking Boundaries: TEDxMV hosts its fall conference](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0192-900x600.jpg)
Breaking Boundaries: TEDxMV hosts its fall conference
Exploring the process behind planning the club’s event and the establishment of its theme
![Our cultures in food](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jakub-kapusnak-4f4YZfDMLeU-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Our cultures in food
Exploring the cultural significance of Asian food and its representation in America
The musical endeavors of the “shoulder speaker”
Delving into an MVHS senior's process of song production and the events that led up to her passion for music
Teachers React: Teenage slang
Teachers share their interpretations of this generation’s teenage slang
![The Class of 2020 performs one of their dances for their skit.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48931245903_8d31192e24_o-900x600.jpg)
Homecoming 2019: Behind the scenes
A backstage exploration into the preparations of each class
![The Class of 2021 performs their first dance of the skit with girls dressed as The Fireside Girls from Phineas and Ferb.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48905384237_4ca2e842b1_o-900x600.jpg)
Homecoming Skits 2019
Cartoon themes emerge through class skits during Homecoming week
![A group of employees play video games while being filmed.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-20-at-6.09.30-PM-900x589.png)
Behind the controller
How students and faculty at MVHS use and perceive video games
![Photo courtesy of Netflix](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-04-at-10.56.01-PM-900x440.png)
13 reasons why “13 Reasons Why” season three could do better
How this show poorly represented high school culture by tackling aspects of various different social issues
![Construction goes on over the summer at Homestead HS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/69712220_428012844467816_9015262394414268416_n-900x675.jpg)
Measure CC in effect
How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district