Vaishnavi Katukam, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Bay Area residents rally in Palo Alto for the second nationwide ‘No Kings!’ protests
Protesters march from the intersection of El Camino Real and Embarcadero Street to Rinconada Park to gather for the “No Kings!” Democracy Fair
The Class of 2027’s magical performance was a mouse-terpiece
Juniors pull off a wholesome Walt Disney-themed Homecoming skit, including iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell and Cruella Deville
Homecoming 2025
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section documents Homecoming 2025
Scandals in sandals
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores 2025's problematic summer
The Sydney Sweeney ad sparks controversy amongst netizens
Despite widespread online outrage over the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” the campaign has flourished commercially.
‘KARMA’ is an electric album that celebrates Stray Kids’ achievements
The K-pop group’s fourth album resonates with their listeners through vigorous beats and stellar vocals
MVHS art students finish 7-year-old mural
Three students finished the painting in June of 2025
In Review: Volume 7, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from Ken Carson's surprise release to Maroon 5’s latest single
PinkPantheress shatters all expectations with “Fancy That”
The mixtape stuns with its lyricism, sampling and creativity
Time Out! Ep. 34: Saailey Palekar
Palekar shares her journey in Kathak, an Indian classical dance form
Localcations
El Estoque explores attractions in the area
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve is revered for its scenery, wildlife and trails
The local attraction is beloved by all visitors, adults and kids alike, for its nature
In Review: Volume 6, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from Netflix's newest romcom to Lil Tecca's latest single
Cupertino’s Earth Day and Arbor Festival sets a spotlight on environmental issues
The City of Cupertino hosted the interactive event to educate people and spread awareness on the environment
‘Equus Asinus’ leaves fans searching for more
Canadian band Men I Trust barely nail the plot in their latest release
‘MAYHEM’ is a masterful and fun dance-pop record
Besides being chaotic, "MAYHEM" keeps listeners on their toes with its astonishing delivery
Beyond the surface
The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment
The beauty behind Black history
Exploring the ways in which black culture has impacted today’s fashion, hair and makeup.
In Review: Volume 5, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Varsity Badminton falls to Milpitas High School 19-11
Despite many close matches, MVHS ultimately loses to MHS
‘Balloonerism’ pops Mac Miller’s musicality balloon
Miller’s emotion falls short with its repetitive nature
The birds and the bees
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
In Review: Volume 4, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment
Dark romance novels promote and romanticize abuse, illegal activity and a lack of consent
The novels have real-world implications and should not be dismissed just because they are fiction.
Cupertino’s Join-A-Ranger: Night Hike and Flashlight Tour offers attendees a glimpse into nature
Park Rangers educate attendees about the ecosystems, wildlife of McClellan Ranch
Company founded by MVHS alum Tyler Rose ’25 is accepted into Y Combinator
Tyler Rose and Navvye Anand are co-founders of Bindwell, a company that develops AI models to help engineer pesticides, and are working to grow their buisness.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior
People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
The Cupertino Veterans Memorial honors veterans for their service
Veterans, active duty military and first responders honored with speakers and a musical performance at Cupertino Memorial Park
Poll workers at the Cupertino Vote Center work to ensure an efficient voting process
Leads, Aides and Volunteers serve their community at the Cupertino Library 11-Day Vote Center, by assisting voters through the voting process, leading up to the election
Election 2024
Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
Suki Waterhouse charms her audience with an enchanting performance
Suki Waterhouse’s "The Sparklemuffin Tour" perfectly encapsulates fan’s expectations succeeding the release of her recent album
The Cupertino Youth Activity Board hosts Pizza and Politics
The event featured teens and adults involved in local politics
Voters of Monta Vista
New voters at MVHS share their perspectives on their vote
California passes new financial literacy high school graduation requirement laws
MVHS staff and students consider the possible outcomes and pitfalls of AB 2927 on the community
MVHS hosts Back to School Night
Parents attend their child’s classes to get to know the staff and curriculum
Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue
Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns