
Samika Bhatkar, Editor-in-Chief

In Review: Volume 4, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment

Filipino Student Union fosters a community for MVHS’s Filipino students
Co-Presidents Jamie Garcia and Juliana Therese Banes promote Filipino culture in a sparsely Filipino-populated environment

Administration begins renovations for the F-building
Site Manager Ed Batcheller shares the progress of the project

Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-0
Despite the Matadors strong defense, the team takes a loss in its 10th game of the season

Interconnected
MVHS community members reflect on their ways of staying connected

MVHS students recount the meaning of Christmas to them
How students adapt Christmas traditions to their experiences with culture in Cupertino

Ken Carson’s ‘A Great Chaos’ tour is the epitome of its name
The rapper’s aggressive artistry lures concertgoers into a never-ending delirium

Rumor has it
MVHS students and staff discuss the role of conspiracy theories in their lives

Toxicity on social media
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media

Toxic study motivation reaffirms Cupertino’s classist mentality
We need to recognize when to take a step back from studying for our health

The ‘PSYCHO’ tour introduces fans to a new era in Don Toliver’s career
Rapper Don Toliver brings both old and new hits to an exciting setlist complementing an even more exciting environment

Crossword: Oct. 16, 2024 Mini
Solve EE’s mini crossword

Vocal Music Director Lofn Young opens up about their name change
Young details the journey and struggles leading up to their name change

A breakdown from MVHS students of their first month back at school
The MVHS community shares its experiences from the first month of school

Social media perpetuates racist stereotypes towards Indian culture
Cupertino community reflects on facing discrimination online

Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘We Don’t Trust You’ tour proves the duo deserve their flowers
The duo’s formidable performances remind fans of their impact on Trap and Hip Hop

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course
Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department

Staff shakeup
District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year

Staff changes: Retirements and new roles into the 24-25 school year
New World Language and English Department Leads are instated while Molly Guadiamos retires

EE-SPN Ep. 6: NBA Playoff Predictions 2024
Predicting the 2024 NBA Conference Semifinals

Cupertino Library celebrates Free Comic Book Day
Families of Cupertino read free comic books provided by Cupertino Library

The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco

Losing its shine
San Francisco natives and tourists attribute the city’s decline to its growing drug and homeless crisis

Nutrition Services Student Council hosts vegan-chili taste test
The Nutrition Board tests vegan options to add to the school’s menu

State of the art
The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions

Shifting consumer behavior
Shoppers from the MVHS community share their thoughts on the decline of malls

A knotted habit
Junior Jessie Ko explains her background with crocheting and how she’s shared her hobby

Decorate our lives
Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life

Power to the piercing
MVHS students’ piercings influence their identities

‘american dream’ serves as a compelling third solo project
Trap artist 21 Savage enlightens fans on his personal battles excitingly

Immersed in India
Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community

Brown girl beauty
Examining how the Indian community finds makeup products suitable for their skin

Teacher talents
Exploring the artistic hobbies MVHS teachers pursue outside of school

Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed

Saffron, White and Blue
Exploring what Vivek Ramaswamy’s candidacy means for Indian American political representation

Beyond the books
Observing how the use of the Cupertino library serves different purposes to the community

Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week

Rebooting the rally
Examining how the themes of Homecoming 2023 are integrated into the Homecoming rally

‘For All the Dogs’ seems to suffer an identity crisis
While Drake attempts to bark back with his latest album, he falls short with a redundant project

Hip Hop W(rap) Up
Celebrating Hip-Hop’s Fiftieth birthday at MVHS through exploring the community’s favorite hip-hop songs

Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’

Movie marauders
Examining the MVHS community’s personal experiences with pirating movies
Man on the street: What are your NBA Finals predictions?
MVHS students share which teams they think will win the 2023 NBA playoffs

Going to the gym
Observing MVHS students experiences with the gym

Trade talks
Exploring the recent trades in the NBA and issues in basketball free agency

Scramble to amble
Examining the effects of the new Pedestrian Scramble

Boys Basketball loses to Milpitas High School 58-51
Matadors fall short in securing a win in a close game

Mustang to Matador
FUHSD Board passes proposal to help with MVHS’s declining enrollment

Girls Soccer defeats Capuchino High School 7-0
Matadors dominate in their second game of the league season

Cover up
Delving into pressures and ways the MVHS community chooses to cover up

Metro Boomin proves producer albums shouldn’t be disregarded in “Heroes and Villains”
“Heroes and Villains” rich and dark ambiance perfectly pairs masterful production with feature artists

It’s just a choice
Observing what the hijab means to MVHS’s Muslim community

MVHS Band and Orchestra capture Halloween spirit in its Fall Concert
Ensembles enchant audiences with a mysterious and enthralling performance

Ad 2 Cart
Understanding thoughts behind fashion and social media advertising

Why are consumers fixated on apparel logos?
Observing the effects of brand culture on MVHS students

“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is an unethical monstrosity
Examining the internet’s disturbing obsession with Jeffrey Dahmer

“Entergalactic” is nothing out of the ordinary
Despite its tranquil production and lyricism, “Entergalactic” fails to stand on its own

Teachers take on new positions
Examining how students and teachers adapt to position changes