![Tackling the enrollment crisis](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/News-Package-graphic-900x600.jpg)
Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
![Contemporary Literature Featured Image](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled_Artwork-1-1-900x887.png)
Closing chapters in senior literature
Examining how changes in student course selections impacted British Literature and Contemporary Literature
![Graphic | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled_Artwork-900x900.jpg)
A blast from the past: Video games in the 2010s
MVHS students reflect on their time playing nostalgic 2010s mobile video games
![Adviser Julia Satterthwaite accepts the Pacemaker Award at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco on April 22.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-25-at-9.29.47-AM-900x840.png)
El Estoque and El Valedor win NSPA Pacemaker awards
MVHS online student publication and yearbook recognized with national honors
![Sophomore and Varsity 3 Boys Singles player Jayden Lim prepares to reach for the birdie. Lim won his set earning MVHS one point.
Photo by Manas Kottakota](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0066-900x600.jpg)
Badminton defeats Cupertino High School 17-13 in a close game
Varsity Badminton opens up its season with a close victory
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14 days of love
Follow the daily videos as we explore the various relationships of MVHS pairs and find out who knows the other person better
![14 days of love: Lance & Shrey](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/featured-image-2.png)
14 days of love: Lance & Shrey
In the 11th installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the friendship between Seniors Lance Fuchia and Shrey Kukreti
![14 days of love: Kushagra & Suhani](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/featured-image.png)
14 days of love: Kushagra & Suhani
In the fifth installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the relationship between seniors Kushagra Srivastava and Suhani Vakhariya
![Graphic | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-Artwork-900x675.png)
Distance
Exploring instances of distance within a family
![In 2021, the Gaspar family camps at the Catillion campsite. Gaspar’s immediate family goes camping every year, around labor day, to cook, eat, dance and hike together.
Photo courtesy of Paula Gaspar | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/image3-900x675.jpeg)
Large Extended Families
Examining the dynamics within a large extended family
![Rapper Ye has recently come under fire for a series of controversial tweets and statements.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WangoTango050915_kanyeWest_1274-Large-900x600.png)
To Ye or not to Ye
Examining Ye’s anti-semitism and what it means to be a fan
![Dance Instructor Anagha Kulkarni teaches her students a dance routine at the Arete Dance Center in Los Altos.
Photo Courtesy of Anagha Kulkarni | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-10-at-9.39.39-PM-900x562.jpg)
Coaching through the ages
Analyzing how coaches change their coaching style depending on the age of their students
![Graphic by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-34-01-Artboard-1-900x675.jpg)
Age in Sports
Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style
![The album cover, a blurry image of Lanez contrasted with bright and dark colors, previews a multitude of emotions showcased throughout the album.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ab67616d0000b2733f8455eeaf0125c7b179840c.jpeg)
‘Sorry 4 What’ is an unapologetic failure
Although filled with diverse music styles, Tory Lanez’s new album fails to stand out among previous works
![Senior and quarterback Rohit Pamidi opts to rush the ball in the first few minutes of the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221002-DSC04234-2-900x600.jpg)
Football defeats Saratoga High School 42-35 in a thrilling comeback
The Matadors end strong with a 22-0 run in the fourth quarter despite a rough start
![Graphic by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-28-01-Artboard-1-1-900x546.png)
Post game feelings
Exploring how coaches, athletes and spectators feel after games
![Senior and attacker Royce Wang aims to take a shot at the FHS goal.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC_0309-3-900x600.jpg)
Boys Water Polo loses 16-8 against Fremont High School
The Matadors take a second loss bringing their overall record to 4-2