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Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023
Homemade Hipster: Pineapple Sundae
Learn how to make this fruity and sweet dessert
To the past four
Seniors reminisce on their high school memories
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I think you should…
Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on giving and receiving advice
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A glimpse into the real world
Exploring the differences between jobs and internships
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Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game
![Different athletes and coaches have different philosophies surrounding swearing, but when it becomes disrespectful or unnecessary, athletes tend to face consequences.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/anika-900x600.png)
Crossing the line
Exploring the effects of swearing in sports
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Clubs in Sports
Exploring the similarities and differences between club and school sports
![Senior Rojel Acot swims breaststroke at a swim meet.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rojel-swim-photo-900x598.png)
Balancing school and club sports
Understanding the time management aspect of playing high school and club sports
![Junior Varsity Sports](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Transitioning-JV-featured-image-900x600.jpg)
Junior Varsity Sports
Exploring the experiences of JV players, teams and coaches at MVHS
![The MVHS sign by the bus circle displays a message promoting the FUHS Foundation.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0039-900x600.jpeg)
Behind the Foundation
Exploring the complexities behind how the Fremont Union High School Foundation manages funding
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Making a change
Exploring community involvement in the 2022 midterm elections
![Pizza and Politics hosted students and other local governmental candidates in a discussion on Friday, Oct. 21.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pizza-in-politics-featured-image-900x600.jpeg)
Getting involved
Exploring the role of youth in political activism
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Protecting our privacy
Taking a look at challenges to privacy within our community
![Senior Nikhita Saldi drives her Tesla into school.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nikhita-driving-final-900x600.jpeg)
Power Up
Examining the 2035 California Gas Ban
![Graphic | Lauren Chuu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Securly-graphic-900x900.png)
Deconstructing Securly
Investigating the incentives and impacts behind implementing the web filter at FUHSD
![50 Questions with Zoey Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-30-at-6.13.47-PM-900x508.png)
50 Questions with Zoey Liu
In the 19th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Zoey Liu 50 questions
![A member of El Estoque throws a shot put while wrapped in caution tape.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC05870-900x600.jpg)
Taking precautions
Students examine the risks they take in playing sports while participating in other activities
![Freshmen Anuvaa Joshi and Jooha Kim pose for a photo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0708-900x675.jpeg)
What friends are for
Best friends explore the growth of their friendship
![A large crowd of protestors march forward during a rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/blm1-2-900x600.png)
Black Lives Matter
Exploring how the BLM movement has changed things at MVHS in recent years
![Sophomore Varchas Athreya passes the ball in the first set of the game, which MVHS won 26-24.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-2-3-900x634.jpg)
Boys Volleyball triumphs over Cupertino High School in straight sets
MVHS wins three close sets in its second home game
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Critical Race Theory
Analyzing Critical Race Theory's impact on the MVHS community and beyond
![Junior Ethan Tarng waters, Gretchen, one of his plants while making sure not to overwater it as that would be detrimental to the plants health. Photo by Joyce Tarng // Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/xQGv2lTQ2ac1a13eHvtrQ_thumb_3bc8-900x741.jpg)
Unconventional love at MVHS
Exploring instances of love for unique items at MVHS
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Defining Critical Race Theory
Understanding CRT and how it is taught and understood in classrooms
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Understanding Grief
Exploring how grief has affected community members' lives
![Graphic | Mikaylah Du](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/coping-with-grief-hug-1-1-900x900.png)
Coping with grief
Community members describe their experiences and strategies managing their grief
![Junior Maggie Du maintains possession of the ball while searching the field for an open teammate to pass to.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-900x600.jpg)
Girls Soccer falls to The King’s Academy 3-1
Matadors recognize fatigue as a factor for their defeat
![The Srivastava family lights diyas for a Diwali puja.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/245073470_291817782786188_7785311496785232849_n.jpg)
Fireworks, food and culture bring families together during Diwali
Students and staff discuss their experiences celebrating the Hindu holiday
![Aryaman Verma prays to the deities while participating in a Diwali puja.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_4145-e1636987217931-900x687.jpg)
Celebrating Diwali
Shining a light on the holiday's significance and how it is celebrated
![Celebrating birthdays](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-22-at-9.40.19-AM-900x505.png)
Celebrating birthdays
MVHS students explain their birthday festivities
![Long-term substitute Stephanie Bodnaruk poses for a photo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_3936-3-900x586.jpg)
Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Blue-Square-Border-Motivational-Quotes.png)
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
![English teacher Jireh Tanabe enjoys Night by Elie Wiesel because of its lessons of empathy.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_1474-900x675.jpg)
Students and teachers share their literature class favorites
From timeless classics to contemporary reads, the MVHS curriculum provides something for everyone
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Sexual assault assembly at MVHS
Examining the virtual SAFER Choices Assembly assembly
![Photo courtesy of Jeff Mueller // Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Image-from-iOS-1.jpg)
Jeff Mueller
Business teacher Jeff Mueller retires after 19 years at MVHS
![Isak Westelius in Sweden.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-03-at-8.33.21-PM-1-789x900.png)
Students experience spring fever at MVHS
After returning to in-person school, students consider how the spring fever phenomenon along with online school have affected them this year
![Swifts fame is often attributed to men, diminishing her value as a female artist.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled9_20210312180109.png)
Who made Taylor Swift famous?
How recent sexist comments about Taylor Swift demonstrate society’s normalization of misogyny
![The wide variety of students at MVHS would all benefit from more gender inclusive education. Illustration by Mira Wagner](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-02-at-8.58.51-PM-e1614747833719-900x833.png)
Embracing gender inclusivity in light of “Zoomcoming” court nominations
Why a gender neutral Homecoming Court creates opportunities to be more proactive about promoting inclusivity
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Sexual assault
Examining sexual assault in Bay Area high schools
![Senior Sophia Chen and her friends enjoy a socially distanced birthday party. Photo by Sophia Chen // Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/7C2A8719-430D-4B40-9A0B-E277272BFBCF.jpg)
Vacationing during a pandemic
Students share their opinions about traveling during quarantine
Quaran-TWINNED
Exploring how remote learning affects twins
![Graphic by Annie Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-9.11.29-PM-900x360.png)
This is ________: Music and the human condition
The role of music in building interpersonal connections
![Gupta reads a large novel in an organized library. (Photo by Guptas Father // Used with permission)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-08-at-8.48.32-PM.png)
Turning pages: Changing perspectives through reading
Students detail their experiences with reading during quarantine along with the effects reading has on their overall perspectives
![Evolution of style in quarantine](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PACKAGE-COVER-900x506.png)
Evolution of style in quarantine
A look into how fashion and makeup preferences have changed in light of COVID-19
![Photo by Jodi Johnson | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/t188PVE8TFSd0XlVUOHg-900x675.jpg)
Transitioning from a hands-on to hands-off classroom proves challenging
Students and teachers explain the adjustment to learning over Zoom