ATU Local 265 strike halts VTA services amid contract dispute
A court ruling ends the strike before the Amalgamated Transit Union and VTA come to an agreement, ruling is upheld against April 11 appeal
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
On the go
A look at how local transit strikes, infrastructure updates and city planning are redefining how we move
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
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