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They look like me
Examining representation within the Marvel Cinematic Universe
![Represent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Untitled-design-18-900x600.png)
Represent.
Understanding the impact of diverse representation in various facets of the American entertainment industry
![Tylers MBTI personality breakdown — Adventurer — vs. Imans MBTI personality breakdown — Commander.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/177959431_839867523552656_3834737243822425054_n.png)
Personality Podcast: Part 2
Examining how the labels of “assertive” and “turbulent” from the 16Personalities quiz fit into our respective identities
![Tylers MBTI personality breakdown — Adventurer — vs. Imans MBTI personality breakdown — Commander.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/177959431_839867523552656_3834737243822425054_n.png)
Personality Podcast: Part 1
Examining how the labels of “assertive” and “turbulent” from the 16 Personalities quiz fit into our respective identities
![iKons Bobby poses in a choreographed fight for the U MAD MV](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-8.39.31-PM-900x381.png)
Bobby exceeds expectations with his second solo album ‘Lucky Man’
The latest album from iKon’s main rapper merges vintage-inspired rap tones with new experimental styles
![The members of MONSTA X — Shownu, Kihyun, Joohoney, Minhyuk, I.M. and Hyungwon (from left to right) — pose for a teaser for the MV of Love Killa.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-07-at-11.56.59-PM-900x342.png)
Diving into MONSTA X’s third studio album: ‘Fatal Love’
MONSTA X delivers a solid album that explores new genres while retaining its unique style, but struggles to differentiate itself from previous works
![ILLUSTRATION | TYLER CHO AND SHRESHTA RANGANATHAN](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LISA1-900x600.png)
K-pop’s cultural appropriation issue
Students and alumni weigh in on problematic racial representation within the Korean music industry
![I clutch the wheel tightly as I drive to my behind-the-wheel test.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_6089-e1600041020497-675x900.jpeg)
Escaping behind my steering wheel
How being able to drive has helped me cope with shelter-in-place
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Fighting on the front lines
Stanford physician Radhika Kumari speaks about the effects that COVID-19 has on her work
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Saviors of Humanity
Recognizing the people who are working to keep the world going
![Matador Mondays Revisited](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-10-at-10.26.09-PM-900x775.png)
Matador Mondays Revisited
Leadership’s Matador Recognition commission revives Matador Mondays project to celebrate the school year during shelter in place
![Senior Elena Chen performs at Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall during the National Youth Orchestra program.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/89383969_1792669787535723_2071061649929797632_n-600x900.jpg)
Senior Elena Chen’s cello playing experience
Elena Chen describes her path to becoming a member of the National Youth Orchestra
![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
![To respond to any questions that students had, the class officers for Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 set up a booth in the rally court, replacing the previously scheduled fashion show.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0006-900x600.jpeg)
2020 Junior Prom combined with Senior Ball due to coronavirus concerns
Junior Prom is among March events being cancelled by the district
![The senior class celebrates a mistake made by the juniors in the final minutes of the junior-senior dodgeball game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0527-900x600.jpeg)
MV Leadership holds first Class Royale event
Leadership’s Spirit Commission describes how Class Royale came to be
![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
![High school students gather around and pray for Valley Church youth pastor Craig Stephens at the tail end of the event.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7840-900x600.jpg)
Bay Area Christian youth hold United In Christ praise night
Students speak about their experiences at the 2019 UIC Praise Night
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Taboo transactions: students distribute and use substances
Examining substance use at MVHS
![Sibling wars: The great sibling superiority debate](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/71186617_2423999701254089_4493695939592060928_n.jpg)
Sibling wars: The great sibling superiority debate
Debating whether the older or younger sibling position is more beneficial in the long run
![Journalism teacher and author Emer Martin poses following the interview.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_8327-900x675.jpg)
Authors around us: Emer Martin
Exploring how FUHSD teacher Emer Martin became a published author
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World at stake
MVHS community responds to the dire effects of climate change
![How Matador Mondays are created](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-27-at-12.17.48-AM-549x900.png)
Reaching out to new faces: Matador Mondays
Leadership’s Matador Recognition commission celebrates members of the MVHS community
![Physics and chemistry teacher Julie Choi poses at her graduation ceremony.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/35390785_10160466640965511_6875955771440365568_n-675x900.jpg)
Teachers being pushed out of the comfort zone
Teachers share how they overcame their reserved personalities
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The F-Word: Failure
Examining the influence of failure in the MVHS community
![Sul & Beans: Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-17-at-9.32.56-PM-900x471.png)
Sul & Beans: Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
![Sul Searching: dessert cafe manager opens Sul & Beans and SomiSomi](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_6377-e1566887587364-900x600.jpg)
Sul Searching: dessert cafe manager opens Sul & Beans and SomiSomi
Dessert cafe manager reflects on opening two Main Street restaurants
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Fifty Not-So-Fresh Faces
Seniors interviewed for Fifty Fresh Faces in their freshman year follow up on old questions
![Planting Roots: Christian Club hosts their second annual Why Jesus? event](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0320-1-900x549.jpg)
Planting Roots: Christian Club hosts their second annual Why Jesus? event
Roots Christian Club invites speakers to its week-long revival event
![“Climate” Change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-10-at-2.49.47-PM.png)
“Climate” Change
MVHS still has work to do after its 2019 Distinguished School honor
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We only make small talk
Why we should be more open to conversing freely with strangers
![Roots Christian Club invites guest speaker to prepare for weeklong Why Jesus? event](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ogura-Image-2.png)
Roots Christian Club invites guest speaker to prepare for weeklong Why Jesus? event
Pastor Yuji Ogura introduces the Wordless Book as an evangelism tool
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Father God, take my burdens
How prayer helped relieve my anxiety over grades
![The fading green of St. Patrick’s Day](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-24-at-9-e1553489998698-900x402.png)
The fading green of St. Patrick’s Day
How St. Patrick’s Day and other holidays have lost their original significance
Planting roots: Christian club encouraged to reach out to others
Roots Christian Club members discuss apologetics and faith
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Bridging the gap between generations
Understanding generational differences between child and parent can solve conflicts
Growing in faith
Roots Christian Club presidents explain how being an officer has changed them
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A league above the rest
After a stellar 2017-18 season MVHS wrestling is facing new challenges competing in a higher division
![Boys basketball: MVHS beats Lynbrook HS in the Battle for De Anza Boulevard](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_8378-900x691.jpeg)
Boys basketball: MVHS beats Lynbrook HS in the Battle for De Anza Boulevard
The Matadors dominate in quad match against Lynbrook HS in 66-57 win
![Girls Basketball: Matadors emerge victorious with a 45-33 win against Fremont HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC_7652-900x725.jpg)
Girls Basketball: Matadors emerge victorious with a 45-33 win against Fremont HS
With some hiccups in the game MVHS rebounds after narrow game against Gunn HS
Thinking ahead and making moves
Go Club’s president and vice president share plans for the upcoming semester
Strength in numbers
MVHS athletes discuss the significance of their jersey numbers
![Planting roots: Standing tall](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-2-900x600.jpg)
Planting roots: Standing tall
Roots Christian Club attends inter-district United in Christ Praise Night
![Field Hockey: Matadors suffer 0-2 loss on senior night](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/45586994021_58064dcdff_k-900x598.jpg)
Field Hockey: Matadors suffer 0-2 loss on senior night
The team falls to Homestead HS in its last home game of the season
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Planting Roots: Budding leaves
Officers introduce the Christian Club vision in the first meeting
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Living the dream
Lucid dreamers reflect on their most vivid dreams
![Playing the Erhu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0992-546x900.jpg)
Playing the Erhu
Sophomore Andie Liu explains how she came to play the Chinese violin
![Planting Roots: Struggling to start anew](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Christian-Club-Infographic-360x900.png)
Planting Roots: Struggling to start anew
Christian Club officers describe challenges of the year
Behind the Screen
Students weigh in on the various aspects of life on social media
New faces fill old shoes
New staff members discuss their reasons for excitement over their new jobs