MVHS’ best friend
MVHS students share the roles that their pets have played in their lives
![MVHS math teacher Josh Kuo is awarded his high school diploma | Photo courtesy of Josh Kuo | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-02-at-4.21.07-PM.png)
Language barriers
ESL community members explain the academic difficulties that come with immigration
![A life-saving spray](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-26-at-10.03.53-AM-1200x592.png)
A life-saving spray
Taking a look into essential information on Narcan and its role in combating opioid overdoses
![Sophomore Avyan Mahajan dives for the ball at a baseball game. Photo courtesy of Avyan Mahajan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-22-at-9.34.41-PM-1200x896.png)
Time Out! Ep. 21: Avyan Mahajan
Avyan Mahajan talks about his journey in baseball
![Law enforcement leaves campus after giving the all-clear at 8:24 a.m. for school to resume. Photo | Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4204-1200x900.jpg)
Shelter-in-place held following shooting threat phone call
MVHS students and staff shelter-in-place before school
![Syzygy refers to the opposition between two objects, such as the sun and moon | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x800.png)
La Pluma: Syzygy
Members share their works in La Pluma’s fall issue “Syzygy”
![The phrase women ☕ is often used to bash women on the internet. Photo illustration | Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-03-at-7.27.50-PM-e1712198099276-1200x906.png)
Women detected, opinion rejected
Deconstructing misogyny on the internet and in the media
![A potential eight-period schedule will not be put into effect in the 2024-25 school year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-07-11.34.44-AM.png)
New year, same schedule
FUHSD decides not to implement an alternative schedule in the 24-25 school year
![Students often use food and small purchases to motivate themselves to work, such as snacks and drinks. Illustration | Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled_Artwork-1200x858.jpg)
Treat yourself
Buying small treats for self-motivation can have large impacts
![Senior Samhita Kashyap transferred to MVHS her sophomore year after deliberating between multiple bay area high schools, convinced by its reputation of strong academics.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_1090-1200x800.jpg)
New kid syndrome
Transfer students address obstacles posed by a rigid culture at MVHS
![Cases of real-life tragedy are turned into true crime content.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-2-e1706293618736-1200x905.png)
Tragedy to television
Students and staff share their controversies with the true crime fascination
![2023 Year in-review](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-24-at-4.51.37 PM-1200x670.png)
2023 Year in-review
El Estoque's Art & Entertainment section reviews popular media from 2023
![Many MVHS students use Pinterest to find inspiration for their aesthetic styles.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/c3-picture-perfect-photo-1-900x1200.png)
Picture perfect
Exploring how media influences MVHS students’ aesthetics
![Junior and outside back Erin Handlesman arches her leg back to take a powerful shot at the soccer ball downfield.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1454_DxO-1-e1701562800994-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Soccer ties The King’s Academy 0-0
The Matadors draw with TKA despite multiple injuries
![The FUHSD Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 19.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0651-1200x800.jpg)
Balanced voices
Examining the effects of FUHSD election system changes on MVHS
![MVHS facilities staff are taking steps to address the ant infestations MVHS has dealt with for years.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-24-at-4.32.49-PM.png)
Getting antsy
Examining how ant infestations affect MVHS students and faculty