
Samuel Teo, Staff Writer

In Review: Volume 5, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show

Environmental Crisis
Exploring the reciprocal impacts of wildfires on policy.

Trump takes action to reverse U.S. climate policy
What does “unleashing American energy” mean for the climate?

MVHS hosts its annual Elective Night
Students and parents attend presentations held by elective teachers and their students for the upcoming course selection

Twins and mother-son pair navigate school life together
The unique bonds formed at MVHS through family relationships shape the experiences of both students and staff

The MVHS Korean community shares insight on protests against the South Korean president’s breaches of democracy
Koreans protest as President Yoon defends martial law, questioning the democracy of South Korea

Then and now
Students reflect on their growth and the resolutions shaping their future as 2024 comes to an end

Interconnected
MVHS community members reflect on their ways of staying connected

Unpacking holiday music traditions
MVHS musicians reflect on the impact of holiday music

MVHS community celebrate long-distance holidays
MVHS community discuss how they celebrate the holidays with their families despite living far apart

The musical journey of MVHS senior Iris Shi
The life behind the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra co-concertmaster

The troubles of mandatory military service
Students share their thoughts on having to serve mandatory military service in their home country

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

Social media’s toxic algorithm is harming artists
Social media stifles the way we create art

Students face unique challenges when going abroad for college
The process of applying to staying abroad for college poses significant challenges to students

A violinist’s hickey
The mark on musicians reveals the secret of hard work and discipline

Fremont High School hosts FUHSD College Fair for juniors and seniors
Students meet college representatives from local and out-of-state colleges

The reminiscence of family in food
How craving my grandmother’s cooking helped me better connect to my identity

Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue
Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns