![“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/serena-house-900x499.jpg)
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity
Discussing the traction Nintendo’s newest game has gained
![Brief history of dalgona coffee](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/800px-Dalgona_coffee.jpg)
Brief history of dalgona coffee
A timeline on how the beverage became popular across the world
![COVID-19 news coverage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/evgeni-tcherkasski-0pPyrly3H2U-unsplash-900x589.jpg)
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
![Shelter-in-place notification for Santa Clara County](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19_Santa_Clara_County_shelter-in-place_order_notification-892x900.png)
The importance of the shelter-in-place order
How different members of the MVHS community are following the guidelines
![Why COVID-19 is more concerning than other respiratory diseases](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screenshot_2020-03-22_22-22-44.png)
Why COVID-19 is more concerning than other respiratory diseases
Summary of the severity behind the coronavirus
![Bridging cultures](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-11-at-12.56.15-PM.png)
Bridging cultures
Looking at staff responses to working with students from different backgrounds
![TikTok user Haley Sharpe performs her choreography to Doja Cats Say So in her official music video.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screenshot_2020-03-01_21-30-52.png)
TikTok deserves the hype it gets
While teens on TikTok may be seen as “cringey,” they’re actually incredibly creative
![Korean-pop group BTS broke into the American music industry the past couple years](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BTS_at_the_31st_Golden_Disk_Awards-900x600.jpg)
Xenophobia in the music industry
Entertainment award shows discriminate against non-English speaking artists
![A man protests the Iraq War in 2008 in the streets of San Francisco](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2348132055_c25133df0a.jpg)
Anti-Muslim rhetoric in American media will grow due to escalated tensions with Iran
The war in Iran will fuel islamophobia in the U.S.
![Illustration | Claire Yang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79760069_608074233300546_4558617685985853440_n-675x900.png)
#NoMoreLikes
Taking away likes on Instagram is beneficial to our mental health
![Junior Frank Liu looks up the field to try and pass the ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0441-900x600.jpg)
Boys Soccer: Monta Vista draws with Hillsdale HS 2-2
MVHS takes two different leads, but allows two goals ending in a tie
![Photo illustration | Zara Iqbal](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-23-at-10.49.34-PM-740x900.png)
Inkbox
The recent rise in popularity of semi-permanent tattoos
![The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-15-at-7.48.14-PM-900x504.png)
The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment
Individuals share experiences and perspectives on the popular phrase
![Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-10-at-1.29.31-PM-900x659.png)
Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss
The team celebrates seniors after last game against Palo Alto HS
![Pokémon HearGold was the first Pokémon game I played on the DSi.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hghand-900x900.png)
Gotta catch ’em all
I reflect on my long-lasting love for the Pokémon franchise
![Asanuma spoons himself the shoyu (soy sauce) on his dango.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_0081-900x711.jpeg)
Officers of Japanese Club illustrate what ‘dango’ means in Japanese tradition
The club serves sweet rice dumpling balls for its first food event
![J-Hope and Becky G release Chicken Noodle Soup, a remake of the 2006 release.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screenshot_2019-09-29_18-10-19-e1569896507461.png)
J-Hope and Becky G release addictive remake of hip-hop track “Chicken Noodle Soup”
The significance of the two artists’ reinterpretation of the 2006 hit
![Sold out: Reactions to the new Popeyes chicken sandwich](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_8238.jpg)
Sold out: Reactions to the new Popeyes chicken sandwich
Students respond to the hype around Popeyes new menu item
![On Feb. 26, Jonas tweets Jai Hind #IndianArmedForces, expressing support for the Indian Army. “Jai Hind” is a patriotic slogan in Hindi that roughly translates to “Hail India” or “Victory to India.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70334817_1971711612974428_5040022376713027584_n.jpg)
Priyanka Chopra Jonas problematically expresses support for Indian Army as UNICEF Ambassador
Why I was disappointed to find the actress approving of the war between Pakistan and India
![Construction goes on over the summer at Homestead HS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/69712220_428012844467816_9015262394414268416_n-900x675.jpg)
Measure CC in effect
How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district
![Celebrating Spotlite: A showcase of Indian culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-31-at-1.50.24-PM.png)
Celebrating Spotlite: A showcase of Indian culture
The cultural significance of Spotlite on the MVHS community
![In the shadows of power](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-18-at-12.45.31-PM-900x601.png)
In the shadows of power
Exploring how the minority is kept in silence
![Glorified victimization](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6967-2-900x876.jpg)
Glorified victimization
Privileged individuals shouldn’t try to act oppressed
![Senior Etsuka Tomonaga and sophomore Remi Nakai flash a pose in the middle of the choreography.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0133-900x578.jpg)
Getting into the Groove: Japanese Club prepares a dance for Culture Night
Japanese club continues to practice their routine despite facing obstacles
![Why it’s impossible to stop procrastinating](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/procrast-900x675.png)
Why it’s impossible to stop procrastinating
We don’t procrastinate because of laziness but because of our emotional state
![To err is human, to forgive divine](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mastering-the-art-of-selling-900x506.png)
To err is human, to forgive divine
How I learned to be more compassionate towards others
![Finding happiness](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/happiness-pt-2-900x514.png)
Finding happiness
Why we should be placing emphasis on our mental well-being
![The pressure behind prom](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_0549-900x600.jpg)
The pressure behind prom
People shouldn’t feel bad about not wanting to go to prom
![The changes in our community](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-01-at-9.06.23-AM-900x588.png)
The changes in our community
Contrasting population growth in Cupertino and lack of enrollment at MVHS
![After about 15 minutes, the yakisoba is done and served in bowls, along with disposable chopsticks.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC2364-900x599.jpg)
A taste from home: Japanese club prepares yakisoba for its members
The officers of Japanese club make a traditional Japanese dish
![China currently holding Muslims in “re-education camps”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/j6y4-900x346.png)
China currently holding Muslims in “re-education camps”
Society and the media aren’t paying enough attention to the Muslims being detained in internment camps
![New year, same me](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/resolutions-3889989_960_720-900x600.jpg)
New year, same me
The ideology behind creating New Year’s resolutions make them hard to achieve
![WiSTEM officers discuss their plans for Bay Area Research Exposition this year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Copy-of-Behind-the-scream-e1545103856526.png)
WiSTEM officers discuss their plans for Bay Area Research Exposition this year
WiSTEM’s participation in BARE, an exposition in which students create a project in response to a scientific prompt
![Winter holidays](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC_0065-900x600.jpg)
Winter holidays
MVHS individuals discuss different aspects of the holiday season
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Behind the scream: What students think of horror movies
MVHS students’ views on horror movies
![Junior Hannah Cho smiles as she sings her favorite Japanese songs.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC2196-900x601.jpg)
Japanese Club and Japanese National Honor Society karaoke meeting
Presidents of Japanese Club and Japanese National Honor Society share their perspectives on the joint meeting and purposes of their clubs
![Reproductive Rights](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46493786_353762565199043_6628243296420364288_n-900x642.png)
Reproductive Rights
Exploring reproductive rights through time, culture and student opinions
![Lava lamps in Erlenmeyer Flasks](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC_0248-900x600.jpg)
Lava lamps in Erlenmeyer Flasks
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics holds first lab of the year
![An Ex-perfectionist](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ytrgf-900x590.jpg)
An Ex-perfectionist
How I realized being a perfectionist was negatively affecting my life
![Stan Twitter culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Stan-Twitter-Culture-1-900x300.png)
Stan Twitter culture
Students share their perspectives on the benefits and the shortcomings of stan Twitter culture
![A change of pace at ROTB](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSC_0220-2-900x600.jpg)
A change of pace at ROTB
Administration discuss the reason behind the absence of counselors at ROTB
![Reputations: El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-23-at-1.44.05-PM-731x900.png)
Reputations: El Estoque
MVHS students reveal their thoughts on El Estoque
![Ignorance is bliss](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/H-O-P-900x300.png)
Ignorance is bliss
People unaffected by societal issues are satisfied with staying ignorant about them