![One day off](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bhavik-at-the-beach-675x900.jpg)
One day off
Examining seniors' adventures from the 2022 ditch day
![Dr. Strange examines different worlds in the multiverse using his magic.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ssd1080_comp_v198.1074-900x377.jpg)
‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ lives up to its name
The latest MCU movie provides entertainment despite a messy plot
![Rats have been found in and around the pipes that line walls and ceilings of classrooms.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_5378.jpg)
MVHS faces rat infestation
Examining the impact of juvenile rats on campus
![The new bell schedule for the 2022-23 school year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/new-bell-schedule-insta-post-900x900.png)
FUHSD implements new bell schedule for 2022-23 school year
Major schedule changes include an 8:30 a.m start and seven periods on Monday
![MVHS estimates lower enrollment in coming years](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/More-Than-I-Should-1.png)
MVHS estimates lower enrollment in coming years
Explaining the causes and effects of declining enrollment within FUHSD
![The bathroom breakdown](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/7.jpeg)
The bathroom breakdown
Reviewing popular bathrooms at MVHS to find the best one
![Tracking COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/I-really-appreciate-the-team-effort.-Everyone-on-campus-is-working-hard-together-to-support-one-another.-2.png)
Tracking COVID-19
Exploring the process of managing cases at MVHS
![The College Board announces new format for the SAT](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SAT-logo-featured-900x624.png)
The College Board announces new format for the SAT
Explaining the changes made to the standardized test
![Breaking the bubble](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/featured-vax.png)
Breaking the bubble
CDC gives complete approval to the COVID-19 vaccine, authorizing its administration for ages 5-11
![The Eternals teaser, the film was announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-14-at-8.02.31-PM-e1636949092112-900x564.png)
Marvel’s “Eternals” disappoints despite an eternal run-time and diverse cast
Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao’s venture into superhero films is overwhelming
![Cyclists use the separated bike lane on McClellan Road to avoid possible car accidents. Photo courtesy of the City of Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mcclellan-story-featured-2-900x600.jpg)
Bike lane separation on McClellan Road named “project of the year”
Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Public Works Society calls the construction “a key step in combating climate change”
![The watcher, voiced by Jeffrey Wright in the intro sequence for What If...? Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The_Watcher_New_4K_still-900x410.png)
Superhero daydreams come to reality in Marvel’s ‘What If…?’
The latest addition to the Marvel universe is every fan’s dream
![Elizabeth Holmes (left) talks with an interviewer about her company](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Elizabeth-Holmes-featured-image-1-900x591.jpg)
Following the checkered-past of Elizabeth Holmes
Examining the timeline of Theranos, a multi-million dollar biotech company, from its conception to it’s eventual fall
![Construction in front of the tennis courts and main gym.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4924-900x600.jpeg)
Back on track
Exploring the changes implemented at MVHS in preparation for a new school year
The time to talk
Why we need to address sexual violence in our community
![Students at MVHS pick up their lunch while maintaining social distancing protocols. Tape has been placed at six feet intervals to keep students safe.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-14-at-5.16.35-PM-900x598.png)
The logistics behind hybrid-learning in FUHSD
Exploring the decision making involved with bringing students back to school
![FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FUHSD-schools-shift-to-hybrid-learning-900x506.png)
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning
Exploring the recent shift to hybrid learning within the district
![Former police officer from Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin, is escorted from the trial hall where he was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/derek-chauvin-900x600.jpg)
Derek Chauvin found guilty for the murder of George Floyd
Police officer charged with manslaughter and third degree murder in the case of George Floyd
![Graphic by](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-9-900x506.png)
Moving schools during COVID-19
Exploring the experiences and process behind changing schools during distanced learning
![Competition Culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-24-at-8.37.14-PM-900x548.png)
Competition Culture
Exploring the experiences of students in our community who participate in various contests and competitions
Art
Exploring the experience of students who have participated in art competitions
![Sexual assault](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Copy-of-sexual-assault-package-visuals-1-900x506.png)
Sexual assault
Examining sexual assault in Bay Area high schools
![2021 AP exams](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-900x643.png)
2021 AP exams
Exploring the uncertainty regarding AP tests this year and its implications for MVHS students and staff
![Closing Week during remote learning provides alternatives to typical high-stakes final exams](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/finals-at-mvhs-900x643.png)
Closing Week during remote learning provides alternatives to typical high-stakes final exams
Examining the various ways teachers are administering final assessments to wrap up first semester
![The effect of COVID-19 on hobbies](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/title-cards-for-video-900x643.png)
The effect of COVID-19 on hobbies
Exploring the stories of student activities affected by the events of 2020
![College in COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/college-package-featured-image-900x643.png)
College in COVID-19
Exploring the various ways the pandemic affects colleges and the application process
![Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/zoom-package-final-900x506.png)
Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic
Examining various perspectives about instruction through a screen
![A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EE-Website-BLM-Design-900x775.png)
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
![Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Grocery-Store-900x675.jpeg)
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19
Exploring Whole Foods COVID-19 safety measures and public opinion about the measures taken
![COVID-19 and its impact on the sports community](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Grayscale-Rock-Climber-Youtube-Thumbnail-4-900x506.png)
COVID-19 and its impact on the sports community
Exploring the feelings from different MVHS athletes who have been impacted directly from this and the fans of professional sports leagues
![All Santa Clara Valley Athletic League sports suspended](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-19-at-8.14.48-PM-900x600.png)
All Santa Clara Valley Athletic League sports suspended
Exploring MVHS student’s reactions to the suspension of all sports seasons
![The faces behind COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bollin-675x900.png)
The faces behind COVID-19
Exploring the stories of members of the MVHS community impacted by the novel coronavirus
![Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert leans to the side after a play](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-7.59.18-PM-845x900.png)
NBA suspends all games left in the season due to COVID-19
Exploring the the reactions of MVHS to the suspension of the NBA season
![College admissions should be merit-based, here’s why | EE Opinion](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/College-admissions-should-be-merit-based-heres-why-900x506.png)
College admissions should be merit-based, here’s why | EE Opinion
Of many controversial topics, college admissions is one of the most pertinent to Monta Vista high school. In this video, El Estoque staff writers Devin Gupta and Tanish Mendki explore why admissions should be merit-based
![Implicit bias](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/implicit-900x900.png)
Implicit bias
Exploring the internalized discrimination within MVHS
![The different expectations that different sexes face](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-07-at-9.30.19-PM-900x340.png)
The different expectations that different sexes face
Exploring internalized sexism at MVHS
![Nothing is Permanent](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/karim-manjra-6iM5GOht664-unsplash-900x529.jpg)
Nothing is Permanent
A lesson from the sudden death of a family friend
![Senior Adam Wangs fight against his hearing disability](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-13-at-10.07.30-PM.png)
Senior Adam Wang’s fight against his hearing disability
Exploring senior Adam Wang’s hardships with his hearing disability
![A learning experience: the story of our friendship](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hannah-rodrigo-mf_3yZnC6ug-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
A learning experience: the story of our friendship
A recap of everything that makes our friendship memorable
![A Heroes Run Volunteer helps a girl cross a section from the obstacle course. This was one of the attractions at the Heroes Run this year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_4905-862x900.jpg)
Annual Heroes Run aims to improve healthcare for children
Exploring the community event directed toward making child healthcare more affordable
![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
![Biology teacher Pamela Chow reacts to Sandy Hook Promises school supply ad. Photo by Andie Liu // El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-25-at-1.23.00-PM-900x498.png)
MVHS students and staff react to Sandy Hook Ad
MVHS students and staff react to non profit Sandy Hook Promise’s back to school ad “Back-To-School Essentials”
![English teachers from all five FUHSD high schools gather at the Quinlan Community Center to learn about equity and social justice in their classrooms](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_8306-900x674.jpg)
English teachers come together to promote equity in classrooms
English teachers of FUHSD attend sessions in order to learn how to help their students in a way that benefits them
![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
![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
![MV cheer presents their routines at James Logan High School for feedback from the judges to gain experience. Photos by Roshan Fernandez, Akshara Majjiga and Om Khandekar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screen-Shot-2019-08-30-at-8.24.15-PM-900x601.png)
The disappearance of the Monta Vista Cheer Team
Students react to the Yell Team as a replacement for MV Cheer
![Construction vehicles crowd McClellan Road due to bike lane construction. Photo by Anish Vasudevan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screen-Shot-2019-08-30-at-11.57.51-AM-900x595.png)
Construction delays on McClellan
Unexpected underground utilities issues push back bike lane completion date