Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
Nameek Chowdhury, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Keeping the arts alive
How declining enrollment and Proposition 28 are affecting the arts department
Playing traditional music
Students share about playing cultural instruments
“The Mandalorian” season 3 under-delivers
The hit series returns with heightened stakes but lowers expectations
Blowing out candles
Students share their thoughts on businesses catering to birthday parties
MV Drama opens its curtains to its production “Still Life With Iris”
The department holds its 2023 Spring Production
EE Tries: Football
El Estoque competes against the MVHS Varsity Football team in Flag Football
Countdown to Spring: MVHS’ Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High
Diving into the preparation behind various student-involved happenings
Behind the scenes: MVSNL
Examining the process behind producing Monta Vista Saturday Night Live
Activism in Art
Uncovering how the Cupertino community advocates for issues through their artwork
50 Questions with Josh Kuo
In the 22nd installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Josh Kuo 50 questions
Artistry in activism
Exploring how students at MVHS use Instagram for advocacy through art
Always Connected
Looking into the MVHS community's issues with social media
Jumping down the rabbit hole
Students and staff share their thoughts on the state of Twitter
Man on the Street: What’s your Halloween costume?
Showcasing the MVHS community’s Halloween spirit.
Homecoming 2022
A recap of Homecoming 2022 at MVHS
Homecoming 2022 winds down under Friday night lights
Performances and Homecoming Court ceremony held during halftime
Setting up Homecoming Week
Examining the process for preparing class skits
Football loses 17-13 against Fremont High School
Matadors miss a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter
Shifting opinions around SROs
Recent Student Resource Officer contract renewal sparks controversy
One last time
Delving into the senior trips students at MVHS go on
‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ lives up to its name
The latest MCU movie provides entertainment despite a messy plot
Unlearning pressures at MVHS
Exploring how students ease academic strain
“Ambulance” drives past its welcome
Mediocrity defines most aspects of the film
Guilt off the rack
Addressing the guilt students face from fast fashion
‘The Batman’ is a nuanced take on a classic character
A refreshed iteration of the caped crusader exhilarates
The bathroom breakdown
Reviewing popular bathrooms at MVHS to find the best one
Artists share excerpts from their portfolios
Students delve into photography, painting and drawing
Parallels between cinema in the 1970s and modern movies
Exploring the roots of contemporary films from the decade
‘Forza Horizon 5’ provides endless enjoyment
The newest version of the motorsport game lets players explore its setting of Mexico in great detail
‘Dune’ attempts too much at once
Villeneuve’s adaptation fails to tell a complete story
‘No Time to Die’ stakes its claim as the ‘most emotional Bond film’
007’s latest endeavor pushes the envelope to show more of his humanity
Color Guard transitions to in-person practices
Exploring the change in meeting style and its effect on the Color Guard team