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Alyssa Hui, Managing Editor
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All too common
The class of 2020 described in numbers
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COVID-19 and its impact on the sports community
Exploring the feelings from different MVHS athletes who have been impacted directly from this and the fans of professional sports leagues
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Professional and college sports leagues cancel events
Students and staff react to the indefinite cancellation of professional sporting events
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The faces behind COVID-19
Exploring the stories of members of the MVHS community impacted by the novel coronavirus
![Illustration by Iman Malik. This is a fishbowl that represents a fishbowl discussion. The six other fish are talking while one of them is lonely.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speaking-Up-1.png)
Speaking up: How teachers work with students with speech anxiety
Teachers explain their ways of dealing with student anxiety when speaking in class
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Implicit bias
Exploring the internalized discrimination within MVHS
![Co-president and senior Ashley Yeh helps a member adjust his grip on the needle with their needle holder.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0072-900x600.jpg)
Future Practicing Physicians Network holds annual suturing lab
Members of FPPN practice suturing techniques on a chicken breast
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Facing internalized homophobia
How MVHS students and teachers deal with internalized homophobia
![Sophomore Anika Sharma drags face paint down their face, using the colors of the non-binary and LGBTQ flags.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-07-at-12.53.16-PM-900x622.png)
They/them: Students share their experiences with they/them pronouns
What Merriam-Webster's 2020 Word of the Year means to the MVHS community
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Our cultures in food
Exploring the cultural significance of Asian food and its representation in America
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Pumpkin Lovin’
Four creations that incorporate pumpkins
![Nintendo releases a mobile version of Mario Kart.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/75252971_403758763625606_6254190218040049664_n-e1572022643895-613x900.jpg)
The resurgence of Mario Kart
Nintendo releases a mobile version of Mario Kart
![Junior Priscilla Tom kicks her leg into a tilt.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_0625-e1571859523566-600x900.jpg)
Being Priscilla
Delving into junior Priscilla Tom’s dance career
![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
![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
![Dancer and Emmy award winning choreographer Travis Wall reacts to Good Morning America host Lara Spencer's comment through a series of Instagram posts.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-27-at-12.33.00-AM-900x557.png)
Reactions to Good Morning America host Lara Spencer’s comment on boys in dance
Male dancers at MVHS share how they started dancing and their experiences
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Behind the controller
How students and faculty at MVHS use and perceive video games
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Updating their status
Seniors explain their decisions in whether or not to post about what college they will attend
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Purple pride
MVHS takes steps to get rid of gender binaries in graduation gowns and senior portraits
![The Raas seniors say their final goodbyes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CALB5463-900x600.jpg)
The Raas seniors say their final goodbyes
Six seniors reflect on their Raas experience as the year comes to a close
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Bouquet of orchids
The Malihini Orchid Society hosts the 2019 Annual Orchid Sale and Culture
![Improv Club hosts first lunchtime performance](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yay-900x598.jpg)
Improv Club hosts first lunchtime performance
Members enjoy playing games in front of an audience
![Dessert Detectives: Gelateria Bella Roma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_4753-900x675.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Gelateria Bella Roma
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![Cracking the egg: The era of the Instagram-famous World Record Egg](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/eggciting-600x900.jpg)
Cracking the egg: The era of the Instagram-famous World Record Egg
Exploring the world record egg and other Instagram accounts
![Dessert Detectives: Flower Flour](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_4589-900x675.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Flower Flour
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![Passed down: Students share their treasured family heirlooms](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-06-at-2.33.35-PM-900x604.png)
Passed down: Students share their treasured family heirlooms
Family heirlooms and antiques handed down through generations
![Members of Mock Trial gather to take a picture at one of their many competitions where they fight a fake case against other schools in front of a judge and a panel of attorneys. Photo used with permission of Irene McNelis](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50586674_522332044922513_1405144378187448320_n.jpg)
Mock Trial: Building a family
Mock Trial officers reflect on their past experiences and reveal what the club means to them
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Gift giving games
Putting a fun twist on gift exchanges during the holiday season
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Santa Claus comes to town
Children and staff attend a holiday celebration with Santa and his elves
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Pop some tags
Thrift shopping serves as a cheaper alternative to conventional shopping
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Teachers react to Rate My Teacher
Teachers read and comment on their reviews
![MVHS Future Business Leaders of America’s Shark Tank series](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3-900x598.jpg)
MVHS Future Business Leaders of America’s Shark Tank series
MVFBLA hosts a business workshop with guest speakers
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Low (cost)umes
Three easy and affordable DIY Halloween costumes
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Homecoming 2018
Explore all MVHS' Pixar themed homecoming week, updated every day.
Improv Club: Looking ahead
Members discuss their love for Improv Club
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A foreign melody
MVHS world language teachers explain their reasons for using songs to teach
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Throwing it back
How MVHS relives the decades before them
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Leaving a legacy
Retiring staff members reflect on their careers