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Staff shakeup
District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year
![Photo by Samika Bhatkar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9593-1200x900.jpg)
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
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EE-SPN Ep. 6: NBA Playoff Predictions 2024
Predicting the 2024 NBA Conference Semifinals
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Cupertino Library celebrates Free Comic Book Day
Families of Cupertino read free comic books provided by Cupertino Library
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The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco
![San Franciscos homeless crisis affects 7,754 people in the city. | Photo by Samika Bhatkar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-03-at-8.47.57-AM.png)
Losing its shine
San Francisco natives and tourists attribute the city’s decline to its growing drug and homeless crisis
![Seniors Amy Zhang and Kayley Kim introduce students to the taste test. Photo by Samika Bhatkar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed.jpeg)
Nutrition Services Student Council hosts vegan-chili taste test
The Nutrition Board tests vegan options to add to the school’s menu
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State of the art
The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions
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Shifting consumer behavior
Shoppers from the MVHS community share their thoughts on the decline of malls
![Junior Jessie Ko poses with a faux bouquet of flowers she crocheted. Graphic | Samika Bhatkar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-1200x675.png)
A knotted habit
Junior Jessie Ko explains her background with crocheting and how she’s shared her hobby
![Graphic by Jami Lim.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-24-at-5.36.16 PM-1200x755.png)
Decorate our lives
Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life
![Senior Nithya Appannagaari poses with her gold stud piercing.
Photo by Nithya Appannagaari | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/featureimage-e1706116413551.jpeg)
Power to the piercing
MVHS students’ piercings influence their identities
![The american dream album cover features a baby picture of 21 Savage overlayed with personal information. Album cover owned by Slaughter Gang Entertainment](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/american-dream-album-cover.jpeg)
‘american dream’ serves as a compelling third solo project
Trap artist 21 Savage enlightens fans on his personal battles excitingly
![Graphics by Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-design.png)
Immersed in India
Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community
![Senior Ridhima Katare poses with a muted berry lip gloss, a go-to makeup product of hers.
Photo by Ridhima Katare | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/img_3757-900x1200.jpeg)
Brown girl beauty
Examining how the Indian community finds makeup products suitable for their skin
![Vocal Music Director Amy Young faces the Witch as she plays “Rapunzel” in a production of “Into the Woods” hosted by San Jose State University’s School of Music and Dance.
Photo by Jana Marcus Photography | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/image001-1200x815.jpg)
Teacher talents
Exploring the artistic hobbies MVHS teachers pursue outside of school
![Graphic by Lillian Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design.png)
Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
![Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the first Republican debate for the 2024 presidential election. | Photo by Brian Snyder](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/vivek-ramaswamy-debate-gty-jt-230823_1692840059662_hpMain_16x9_1600-1200x675.jpeg)
Saffron, White and Blue
Exploring what Vivek Ramaswamy’s candidacy means for Indian American political representation
![Cupertino library visitors sit outside at the patio.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cupertino-Library-Patio-670x447-1.jpeg)
Beyond the books
Observing how the use of the Cupertino library serves different purposes to the community
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Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
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Rebooting the rally
Examining how the themes of Homecoming 2023 are integrated into the Homecoming rally
![“For All the Dogs” album cover depicted a dog, drawn by Drake’s son, Adonis Graham, who is also featured on fifth track “Daylight.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sub-buzz-1951-1696606999-3.webp)
‘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
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Hip Hop W(rap) Up
Celebrating Hip-Hop’s Fiftieth birthday at MVHS through exploring the community’s favorite hip-hop songs
![Donning a custom, lavender layered gown Swift performs the song “Long Live” from her third album “Speak Now.” The singer played from a blue guitar decorated with koi fish, a tribute to the same guitar she used during her “Speak Now” tour. Photo courtesy of Kiana Mark](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0273-1-675x1200.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’
![Senior Mikaylah Du poses in front of a computer as someone who pirates content.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_2918-900x675.png)
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
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Going to the gym
Observing MVHS students experiences with the gym
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Trade talks
Exploring the recent trades in the NBA and issues in basketball free agency
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Scramble to amble
Examining the effects of the new Pedestrian Scramble
![Junior Matthew Lau pushes through an MHS defender for a layup](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/game-review-pic-1.jpeg)
Boys Basketball loses to Milpitas High School 58-51
Matadors fall short in securing a win in a close game
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Mustang to Matador
FUHSD Board passes proposal to help with MVHS’s declining enrollment
![Senior Alexa Baxter scores with a header off of a corner kick.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC6733-900x646.jpg)
Girls Soccer defeats Capuchino High School 7-0
Matadors dominate in their second game of the league season
![According a survey of 160 people, 31% of MVHS students wear makeup regularly.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_4328-2-900x600.jpg)
Cover up
Delving into pressures and ways the MVHS community chooses to cover up
![“Heroes and Villains” album cover depicts Metro Boomin shaking an identical version of him engulfed in fire, a sentiment paying homage to rock group Pink Floyd.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metro-Boomin.webp)
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
![Sophmore Haneen Moharram with her hijab](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/removal.ai_tmp-63698120dac49.png)
It’s just a choice
Observing what the hijab means to MVHS’s Muslim community
![String Orchestra students perform symphonies at the Fall Concert which took place Oct 28.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC_0050-900x600.jpg)
MVHS Band and Orchestra capture Halloween spirit in its Fall Concert
Ensembles enchant audiences with a mysterious and enthralling performance
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Ad 2 Cart
Understanding thoughts behind fashion and social media advertising
![Why are consumers fixated on apparel logos?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/onbrandcentered-900x248.png)
Why are consumers fixated on apparel logos?
Observing the effects of brand culture on MVHS students
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“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is an unethical monstrosity
Examining the internet’s disturbing obsession with Jeffrey Dahmer
![Jabari Smith cradles his love interest Meadow on the Entergalactic album cover.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/entergalactic-albumcover.png)
“Entergalactic” is nothing out of the ordinary
Despite its tranquil production and lyricism, “Entergalactic” fails to stand on its own
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Teachers take on new positions
Examining how students and teachers adapt to position changes