In Review: Volume 7, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from Ken Carson's surprise release to Maroon 5’s latest single
Samuel Teo, Staff Writer
Finding belonging
Learning to adapt to a new culture helped me find both my voice and my community
‘A Minecraft Movie’ digs up humor and chaos from the mines
The long-awaited film embraces creativity out of nothingness
On the go
A look at how local transit strikes, infrastructure updates and city planning are redefining how we move
In Review: Volume 6, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from Netflix's newest romcom to Lil Tecca's latest single
Cupertino develops a new transportation plan
The Cupertino Active Transport Plan will transform the future of transportation in the city
San Francisco Symphony’s Teen Night is not your typical classical concert
Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the orchestra performed the intricate melodies of Dvořák’s eighth symphony
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