![The culinary world](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Untitled-design-1-900x643.png)
The culinary world
Exploring the diverse aspects of the culinary world at MVHS
![Early Thursday morning, on April 23, rapper Cordae Amari Dunston, better known as Cordae, released his freshmen EP, “Just Until….” The EP is appropriately titled, as Dunston announced on both the cover art and on his Twitter that this EP was a starter in anticipation for his upcoming full-length studio album.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/https___images.genius.com_7e358e22d4ab9827acfd034f72ad13b2.999x999x1.png)
Cordae’s ‘Just Until….’ does just enough to satisfy
The North Carolina rapper satiates fans with a short but fulfilling EP
![A year of Zoom](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9298821E-523E-490F-A151-C3E997FA68A5_1_105_c-1-900x602.jpeg)
A year of Zoom
Exploring how the MVHS community’s feelings toward the pandemic have shifted an entire year later
![A Year of Distance](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage2.png)
A Year of Distance
The positive and negative impacts of isolation on relationships
![The Silver Lining](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/A-Year-of-Distance.png)
The Silver Lining
How 11 months of isolation forced me to rethink my prior relationships
![Gatekeeping online communities is counterproductive and hinders the success of those communities](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Andersons-have-moved.png)
The dangers of gatekeeping
Gatekeeping online communities is counterproductive and hinders the success of those communities
![Science teacher Kyle Jones streams Minecraft on Twitch.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mrjonesmvscreenshot-900x506.png)
Twitch bans sexually-focused insults
The live streaming platform’s recent policy change has been met with skepticism
![The virtual makeup crew](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MAKEUP-900x643.png)
The virtual makeup crew
Looking into the unique creative decisions and adaptations of the makeup department
![The Misanthrope: Behind the Camera](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/146026745_235679431542714_5995484865349259615_n-900x641.png)
‘The Misanthrope’: Behind the Camera
A dive into Drama's first virtual production
[Video] Student skincare routines
Students discuss their various approaches to skincare
![International Responses to COVID](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Untitled-design-900x506.png)
International Responses to COVID
Comparing responses to COVID abroad to MVHS experiences with COVID
![Inconsistency on the R&B singer’s sophomore studio release severely limits its replay value](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/500x500.jpg)
Joji’s ‘Nectar’ is a mixed bag
Inconsistency on the R&B singer’s sophomore studio release severely limits its replay value
![Students’ react to the switch from School Loop to Schoology](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Student-feedback-900x675.png)
Out of the loop
Students’ react to the switch from School Loop to Schoology
![The Bill Clinton album ranking trend sees participants fill out this template of the former president holding up a record sleeve with their favorite albums.
Photo Courtesy of billclintonswag.com](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/clinton.png)
Social media trends during shelter-in-place
Exploring the opinions of different MVHS student about social media usage during quarantine
![‘Starz’ is Lean’s most complete and well-produced album yet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/e3c7a2ac06b37dd0a077aeccb4cae564.1000x1000x1-900x900.png)
Yung Lean shows progress on ‘Starz’
‘Starz’ is Lean’s most complete and well-produced album yet
![Saviors of Humanity](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed.jpg)
Saviors of Humanity
Recognizing the people who are working to keep the world going
![Lil Uzi Vert’s long anticipated album is largely forgettable and indistinct](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Eternal_Atake_Lil_Uzi_Vert.jpg)
‘Eternal Atake’/‘Lil Uzi Vert vs the World 2’ Fails to Satisfy
Lil Uzi Vert’s long anticipated album is largely forgettable and indistinct
![Meme Accounts of MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200401_041842-736x900.jpg)
Meme Accounts of MVHS
Exploring the curators and cultivators of MVHS’ dankest memes
![Whats MVHS laughing at](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0669-900x600.jpg)
What’s MVHS laughing at
Exploring the various sources of humor at MVHS
![Album cover art for Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats new album, UNLOCKED](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Unlocked_Denzel-Curry_Kenny-Beats.jpg)
Denzel Curry’s “UNLOCKED” Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats link up and release a short 17 minute banger of an EP
![MVHS Students Netflix Preferences](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stuti-posters-900x800.png)
[Video] MVHS Student’s Netflix Preferences
Students discuss what they consider to be their favorite, least favorite and most impactful Netflix shows.
![MVHS through Netflix](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/photo-1522869635100-9f4c5e86aa37-900x600.jpeg)
MVHS through Netflix
Exploring Netflix's presence in the MVHS community and the impact of its changes over time
![Both the title and cover of Mathers latest album pay homage to Alfred Hitchcocks album of the same title.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eminem-music-to-be-murdered-to-review-900x506.jpg)
Eminem’s “Music to Be Murdered By” shows little innovation
Eminem’s new album is unfocused and suffers from a lack of identity.
![Afuri Ramen +Dumpling sits comfortably next to a T-Mobile and a Sleep Number, drawing crowds seven days a week.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3736-900x675.jpg)
Afuri Ramen and Dumpling Disappoints
The Cupertino counterpart of popular Tokyo ramen chain misses the mark on both flavor and service ⅗
![In a painting by Sophie Ye, a pair of geese fly above a river.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sophie2-900x674.jpg)
Stories of our art
A look at the visual artists of MVHS
![SEIU 521 union conducts the second strike from their rolling strike at the Cupertino Library on October 19. Photo by Holly Okamura // Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/workers1-900x600.jpg)
Workers’ strikes in our community
Exploring the causes and effects of Amazon and Santa Clara County worker’s strikes
![Graphic by Sarah Young](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RIGHTS-900x600.png)
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
![Dangers of the Web](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tianyi-ma-WiONHd_zYI4-unsplash-900x595.jpg)
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
![Many say the inconspicuous look of e-cigarettes contribute to their popularity among students. Photo by Sean Yagi](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0030-900x600.jpg)
Catching Some Smoke: First US Vaping Deaths Occur
Exploring the effects of recent deaths linked to e-cigarette usage
![Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70622937_2335476250050393_8344497620718190592_n-1-900x675.jpg)
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
![Sleep deprivation is a common problem across FUHSD schools.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Image1-900x600.jpg)
Stressing the numbers
Exploring the results of wellness surveys in recent years