![Sophomore Avyan Mahajan dives for the ball at a baseball game. Photo courtesy of Avyan Mahajan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-22-at-9.34.41-PM-1200x896.png)
Time Out! Ep. 21: Avyan Mahajan
Avyan Mahajan talks about his journey in baseball
![The juice is loose!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screen-Shot-2024-05-21-at-10.23.07-AM.png)
The juice is loose!
Students and teachers discuss OJ Simpson’s trial and recent death
![Ethical crossroads](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ethical-crossroads-1.png)
Ethical crossroads
El Estoque staff discuss the mission and ethics of the publication
![Senior Leo Matsumoto swims the 200-yard IM with a time of 25.62 seconds.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5-IMG_0129-1200x800.jpg)
Swim defeats Fremont High School 181.5-153.5
Varsity Girls Swim win against the Firebirds while Boys Swim ties
![Senior Catherine Chen plays mahjong with her family.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-07-at-11.11.32-AM-1200x828.png)
Gaming around the globe
Students and staff reflect on their experiences playing cultural board games
![Silent sounds](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_4832-1200x709.jpeg)
Silent sounds
Students and alumni discuss the underrepresentation of Asian American artists in the mainstream music scene
![Sex, alcohol, drugs and suicide are often used by directors in popular TV shows, with examples being 13 Reasons Why and Euphoria.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6770-1200x900.jpg)
A grasp on reality
Examining how sensitive topics are portrayed in popular TV shows
![DIY diagnoses](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SlantedScales-1-1200x957.png)
DIY diagnoses
Exploring how social media is harmful by causing people to self-diagnose illnesses
![Illustrations by April Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/COUGH-1200x927.png)
*Cough cough*
How MVHS school culture has forced people to make ethically questionable decisions around coming to school when sick.
![Sheltering students from information that parents deem inappropriate robs students of a quality education.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
Us vs. them
The parental rights movement undermines comprehensive education
![Behind the Scenes: PTSA](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-27-at-4.01.00-PM.png)
Behind the Scenes: PTSA
A behind-the-scenes look at what the PTSA is doing for MVHS
![FUHSD is currently working to combat the misuse of AI tools in the classroom.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year