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Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
![Nicole Laeno and the parasocial predicament](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screen-Shot-2024-05-25-at-6.10.46-PM-1200x675.png)
Nicole Laeno and the parasocial predicament
The emotional connections between online creators and their fans are getting out of hand
![Photos by Samika Bhatkar, Krish Dev, Corinna Kuo, Michael Kuo, Jami Lim and Lillian Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-4.33.09 PM-1200x838.png)
The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco
![Burji converses with her friends on the Caltrain on the way to San Francisco | Photo courtesy of Aarna Burji](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-9.29.26-PM.png)
Trips to the city
MVHS students share about their day trips to San Francisco
![Baking up a business: Antoine’s cookie shop](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-13-at-6.42.55 PM-1200x802.png)
Baking up a business: Antoine’s cookie shop
Antoine Tang from Antoine’s Cookie Shop looks back on starting his business and
![State of the art](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/package-e1712705812612-1200x957.png)
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
![Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi attempts a pass during a hockey game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/C67EC4B9-4887-4FE8-B069-376611DAA48A.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 16: Christopher Lamfalusi
Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi discusses his ice hockey journey
![Stepping into a new year of sports](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-27-at-11.12.25-PM-1200x736.png)
Stepping into a new year of sports
MVHS students recognize changes in sports
![Graphic by Daphne Huang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1845-1200x751.jpg)
Paddling into popularity
Students and staff share their thoughts on the rise of pickleball
![Senior and point guard Carolyn Ruan drives the ball down after stealing it from an opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2024-01-24-at-9.44.52-AM-1200x816.png)
Girls basketball falls to Los Gatos 52-37
Matadors fall short on defense throughout the game
![Junior Edison Costa making a 16-foot jump in Santa Cruz. Photo courtesy of Edison Costa. Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/32A4CDEC-1D62-4342-9DB1-DD6DEC86841C-2.jpg)
Taking back the trails
Exploring how people who have been injured by mountain biking return to the sport
![Elders of cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/elders-in-2-1200x675.png)
Elders of cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community
![Senior Ruchir Banerjee jumps above an opponent for a layup attempt.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-DSC_0125-e1701282078932-1200x785.jpg)
Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt 70-21 in its third game of the season
The Matadors dominate throughout the entire game
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Elders in volunteering
Examining how elders in Cupertino give back to the community through volunteering
![50 questions with Molly Guadiamos](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3061-1200x684.jpg)
50 questions with Molly Guadiamos
In the 25th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Molly Guadiamos 50 questions
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Select your passion
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
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50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
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Ascending the stage
Examining sophomore Maya Kumar’s journey with bharatanatyam
![Ilan Garcia poses with Cessna 172R Skyhawk](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8761-1063x1200.jpg)
In the air with Ilan
Exploring sophomore Ilan Garcia’s passion for aviation
![Hi Barbie!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/l-intro-1690216485-1200x674.jpg)
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”