
Varun Singh, Staff Writer

Environmental Crisis
Exploring the reciprocal impacts of wildfires on policy.

Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs against Santa Clara High School in a 88-51 win
The Matadors smash the Bruins with a steady start and an even stronger finish

Creative currency
How capitalism shapes our art and media

Badvertising: how brands buy your allyship
Modern advertising capitalizes on the illusion of inclusivity

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

Varsity Boys Basketball powers through BASIS Independent Silicon Valley 70-54
The Matadors break through a close game by dominating the second half

Toxicity on social media
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media

Toxic humor in memes downplays crimes committed by celebrities
Internet culture needs to take celebrity crime more seriously

Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week

Varsity football ties Saratoga High School 27–27 in the Homecoming game
The Homecoming game ends in a tie after a severe injury in overtime

A tree hugger’s dilemma
How trees made me comfortable with my uncertain future

A quiet time
How 4 a.m. helped me discover my underlying negative views on judgment

Are you proud of yourself?
How I’m learning to set healthy boundaries with my own doubts

California Gov. Newsom calls for cell phone restrictions at schools
Newsom aims to improve students’ mental health and education

Global game
Students share their experiences with traveling internationally for sports

Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
Fit the vibe
Students share their perspectives and experiences with stereotypes surrounding their favorite music genres

The perfect balance
Artists reflect on the time they put into their pieces

Grants for good
IRPD students receive monetary grants for their projects

On the streets of SF
San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues

APEC: AAPI pioneers
Uncovering the impact of the APEC conference on local AAPI leaders and communities

More than skin-deep
Exploring senior Nathan Liu's experiences with and beyond eczema

50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS

MVHS administration implements African American Scholar’s Project
New AASP program offers community for Black students