![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
Arm problems
How arm pains and injuries have impacted athletes at MVHS
50 Questions with Megan Choate
In the 13th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Megan Choate 50 questions.
![Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-06-at-12.02.51-AM-900x620.png)
Sprains, strains and pains
Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries
![Exploring juniors and seniors who are preparing for college through athletics.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_4009-900x664.png)
Ready for commitment
Local student-athletes share their past, present and future goals for collegiate play
![Running towards recruitment](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Rohun-Agrawal-900x562.png)
Running towards recruitment
Reflecting on senior Rohun Agrawal’s cross country journey
![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
![2020 Presidential Election integrity concerns](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5-2-900x643.png)
2020 Presidential Election integrity concerns
Analyzing how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused voter fraud scares and voter suppression
![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
![Teaching styles evolve during remote learning](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/teachingstyles-900x506.png)
Teaching styles evolve during remote learning
MVHS students and staff share about transitioning to Zoom school
![This image from NASAs terra satellite was able to capture the huge swath of smoke generated by the California wildfires.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-11-at-9.22.58-AM-900x543.png)
Let’s address climate change
Examining recent effects of climate change from Earth Overshoot Day to California’s current condition
![The importance of community](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/john-cameron-IEeqknvHRKQ-unsplash-1-900x675.jpg)
The importance of community
We need to buy in moderation
![The impacts of social distancing](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grant-N90LM3A5AZQ-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
The impacts of social distancing
Exploring the ways social and cultural practices continue in spite of COVID-19
![Junior Eshani Patel attempts to catch the ball after a rebounding shot off the hoop.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eshani-900x598.jpg)
Girls Basketball: MVHS falls to Homestead HS
The Matadors lose with a final score of 34-60
![Switching Sides](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pjimage-2-900x506.jpg)
Switching Sides
Exploring how certain MVHS athletes handle playing different sports
![Senior Jocelyn Chang jumps up and high fives her teammate in their warm up lines as they get set to play Santa Clara HS in their home opener. Photo by Anish Vasudevan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-24-at-7.51.49-PM-583x900.png)
MVHS girls basketball defeats Santa Clara HS
The Matadors start the season off 1-0 with 40-35 victory
![MV Raas performing at last years Spotlite. Photo by Abhilasha Goel](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_3296-900x600.jpg)
MV Indian American Student Association: Setting up Spotlite
Examining how MVHS IASA prepares for this year’s Spotlite show
![Meet the 2020 democratic candidates](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-democratic-candidates.jpeg)
Meet the 2020 democratic candidates
Exploring the nuances behind the policies and backgrounds of the five leading democratic candidates
![Finding passion early on](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pexels-photo-355988-900x599.jpg)
Finding passion early on
Examining how students are forced to find their passion in high school
![Imposter Syndrome: Exploring the Nuances](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/image01-900x506.jpg)
Imposter Syndrome: Exploring the Nuances
Uncovering the different facets of imposter syndrome at MVHS
![Neysa Singh works on her math homework. Photo by Lakshanyaa Ganesh](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-18-at-10.24.02-AM-900x597.png)
The things school taught me
Discovering that school has taught me valuable skills for the future