Zaid Naqvi, News Editor
Rewriting Education
El Estoque's News section analyzes recent changes in education
The Trump administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education elicits concerns over the future of education at American universities
The compact lists 10 demands for universities to comply with in order to receive preferential access to federal funds
In Review: Volume 2, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from jazzy love songs by Olivia Dean to confident pop singles like "TIT FOR TAT"
FUHSD liaisons work to uplift students facing housing instability
Through the longstanding McKinney-Vento program, FUHSD staff continue to identify and support students experiencing homelessness
The City of Cupertino hosts its Teen Speaker Series panel on college planning
The event featured two speakers who presented informative sessions before opening up to a Q&A
Health and humanities under Trump
El Estoque's News section examines the impacts of federal funding cuts on humanities and healthcare
In Review: Volume 1, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from the hit Netflix movie "KPOP Demon Hunters" to Sabrina Carpenter's controversial "Man's Best Friend"
Trump’s cuts to healthcare programs under the “Big Beautiful Bill” could have irreversible local effects
Santa Clara County’s healthcare systems anticipate significant shifts under Trump’s second-term funding cuts
City of Mountain View holds its annual Coastal Cleanup
Friends of Stevens Creek Trail helps plan the statewide volunteer event
How does one go D1?
Junior Kylee Mark shares her volleyball and Cal Poly SLO commitment journey
Baer Blacksmith shop provides community education
Blacksmiths share about the value of learning to build something with your hands
Testing theft
Students photograph and take copies of science tests at Model U.N. conference
MVHS students share the impact of tiny libraries
Tiny libraries help foster connections and improves reading skills throughout the community
The future of press freedom
The White House tightens control over media access, raising concerns about press freedom, government censorship and the future of transparent journalism
BREAKING: MVHS receives threats, prompting early dismissal and the cancellation of Career Day
Emails warning students and staff of bombs on campus mark the third set of threatening emails in the 2024-2025 school year
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Test your knowledge of key events last month
I am unshaken
Junior Mariam Mansour discusses how Islam has affected her life
Adminis-trivia
Front office faculty share their journeys alongside work life at MVHS
Minority groups are capable and sometimes perpetuate discrimination towards other minorities
Students and staff explore the implications behind interminority racism
Which holiday drink are you?
Take our 2024 seasonal drink quiz
Unnecessary holiday consumption has long-term impacts that outweigh its short-term appreciation
Holidays tend to increase overconsumption rates through “holiday sales,” resulting in a focus on temporary, unsustainable traditions
Election 2024
Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
New mandatory courses limit exposure and expression through electives
Required Health, Ethnic Studies and Financial Literacy courses will limit flexibility in elective enrollment while diminishing opportunity for personal interests
The community reflects on past elections
Students and staff discuss the significance of controversial elections in the past
California becomes first state to ban schools from disclosing gender changes
New state legislation bans schools from directly notifying parents of students’ gender changes at school
Varsity Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-0
Matadors struggle with serve receive in their first league game
Finding the way
FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning