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Singing Valentines: Quarantine Edition
MVHS Choir revises their Valentine’s Day tradition
![Love is in the air](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-15-at-2.50.39-PM-900x589.png)
Love is in the air
Exploring romance in the MVHS community through different facets
![Senior Daniel Kao and his family taking a selfie at the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-17-at-8.52.57-AM-900x666.png)
A twist on tradition
Sharing the different ways that MVHS students celebrate winter holidays
![Poster art from Over the Moon showcases the films animation style and elements from the plot.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AAAABcmKp0LkLmeT7LMD5wCBsxfX8dJEop6u30hj4JVFX1xyGFjNCWiAuM0FipbF2-F6cpsRqdgT8H_L4foocZkc10yRjCbx-900x506.jpg)
‘Over the Moon,’ shines in its graphics, soundtrack and storytelling
The visually stunning musical adventure, starring MV alumnae Cathy Ang, takes a modern twist on a traditional Chinese legend
![An offical movie poster for the Disney live-action version of Mulan.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/71Sq2YIbNSL._AC_SL1500_-608x900.jpg)
Live action ‘Mulan’ is visually stunning and historically accurate, but lacks charm and focus
A fair stab at retelling the historical legend, but fails to meet expectations on-screen and sufficient Asian representation off-screen
![Showcasing the top hits of movies, shows, and songs over quarantine.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tophits-700x900.jpg)
Top Hits: Summer 2020
What people watched and listened to this summer
![The promotion photo for the concert. Photo from @studentcovidreliefconcert on Instagram](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-23-at-11.05.41-AM-900x508.png)
Student-run COVID-19 Relief Fund Concert
MVHS students organize a concert to fundraise for Feeding America
![Lady Gaga’s most genuine album yet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lady-Gaga-Chromatica-art-900x600.jpg)
Lady Gaga’s most genuine album yet
“Chromatica” takes listeners on a personal journey to another world
![Saviors of Humanity](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed.jpg)
Saviors of Humanity
Recognizing the people who are working to keep the world going
![Senior Noah Rizk and teammates jog back after Rizk scores his second goal. Photo by Collin Qian](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_1081-900x600.jpg)
Boys Soccer: The Matadors win against Saratoga HS 4-0
MVHS blows past Saratoga maintaining its playoffs hopes
![Junior Sylvana Northrop reacts to the impossible burger.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-20-at-10.21.45-PM-900x506.png)
Students react to the Impossible Burger
Meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans review the meat-alternative burger
![Switching Sides](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pjimage-2-900x506.jpg)
Switching Sides
Exploring how certain MVHS athletes handle playing different sports
![Freshman Alexa Baxter chases after the ball against a BHS defender early on into the first half hoping to pass to an open teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JMH00015-900x600.jpg)
Girls Soccer: Matadors fall to Branham HS in their first 2019 preseason game
MVHS loses to BHS with a final score of 1-5
![Dessert Detectives: Jin’s Bakery](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7227-900x600.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Jin’s Bakery
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![Our cultures in food](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jakub-kapusnak-4f4YZfDMLeU-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Our cultures in food
Exploring the cultural significance of Asian food and its representation in America
![The Class of 2020 performs one of their dances for their skit.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48931245903_8d31192e24_o-900x600.jpg)
Homecoming 2019: Behind the scenes
A backstage exploration into the preparations of each class
![The Class of 2021 performs their first dance of the skit with girls dressed as The Fireside Girls from Phineas and Ferb.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48905384237_4ca2e842b1_o-900x600.jpg)
Homecoming Skits 2019
Cartoon themes emerge through class skits during Homecoming week
![A scene from the new movie Abominable from DreamWorks Animation.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/abominable-still-01.jpg)
‘Abominable’ Review: The importance of Asian representation
The cultural significance of ‘Abominable’ and what it means for Asian Americans
![Members make up a dramatic fight scene on the spot in a certain film style for another improv activity called “Styles Replay.” Photo by Vivian Jiang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0316-900x600.jpg)
Improv Club: Embracing Creativity
Officers lead improv games and share their goals for the year at the club's first meeting
![A group of employees play video games while being filmed.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-20-at-6.09.30-PM-900x589.png)
Behind the controller
How students and faculty at MVHS use and perceive video games
![A stack of folders containing all of junior Casey Bogdans original songs.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_8115-900x675.jpg)
A musical star in the making
A feature on an MVHS junior’s journey through music creation and performance
![Decor Dilemma: Exploring the ideas teachers have for designing their classrooms](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Pelkey-900x600.jpg)
Decor Dilemma: Exploring the ideas teachers have for designing their classrooms
Teachers begin redesigning their classrooms for the new school year