![Ananya Chaudhary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC_0891-1-1200x800.jpg)
Ananya Chaudhary, Editor-in-Chief
![The birds and the bees](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-02-at-8.57.21 PM-1200x900.png)
The birds and the bees
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
![Having discussions with your kids about sex and health is important as it prepares children to be well informed before going into the world and having to make decisions for themselves.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x900.jpg)
The talk that never came: Immigrant parents feed into the stigma around sex
MVHS students face sexual stigmatization due to a lack of communication with trusted adults
![Which holiday drink are you?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-4.06.57 PM-1200x762.png)
Which holiday drink are you?
Take our 2024 seasonal drink quiz
![Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Holiday-Holistic-featured-image-1200x675.png)
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
![Photo illustration | Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled_Artwork-1200x626.jpg)
Election 2024
Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
![Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-02-at-5.20.43-PM-1200x676.png)
Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections
California Assembly District 26 candidate Tara Sreekrishnan and Gen Z students discuss politicians' approach to Gen Z voters
![Photo | Liz Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0803-e1730572041421-1200x900.jpg)
Students transition to use more inclusive language
MVHS community members discuss the challenges and impacts of using more inclusive language in classrooms
![2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-8.21.34 PM-1200x732.png)
2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates
Candidates share specific plans and policies they hope to implement if elected
![Graphic | Erin Liu, Owen Liu, Liz Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/citizenshipwebsiteimage-1200x745.png)
A citizen’s conundrum
MVHS community discusses the challenges and pressures associated with both having and lacking U.S. citizenship
![SEL Curriculum Wayfinder, promotes the skills Purpose, Self-awareness, Empathy, Adaptability, Collaboration and Agency throughout the FUHSD school district through interactive activities and informative videos.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-9.49.32 AM-1200x676.png)
Finding the way
FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning
AI Detectors
MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
![Spring sports recap](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1-DSC_3884-2-1200x900.jpg)
Spring sports recap
A recap of the spring sports season
![Quantity versus quality](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-16-at-4.58.06 PM-947x1200.png)
Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
![Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6475-1200x1117.jpg)
Taylor takeover
Various colleges newly establish Taylor Swift-focused courses
![For senior Anqi Chen, art can take a large quanity of their time, ranging from hours to days. Photo courtesy of Anqi Chen.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-06-at-10.47.03 PM-1200x778.png)
The perfect balance
Artists reflect on the time they put into their pieces
![Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-7.jpeg)
Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past
How economics teacher Pete Pelkey’s past job experiences shaped his view on life
![Illustration | Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-55-01-Artboard-1-927x1200.jpg)
Viral vs. verified
The emerging prominence of social media raises concerns for journalists
![“Consent and Tea,” falls short in its attempt to teach students the importance of consent. Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-10.58.01 AM-1200x676.png)
Consent is not a cup of tea
The Title IX advisory inaccurately depicts sexual consent, diminishing its impact
![Cases of real-life tragedy are turned into true crime content.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-2-e1706293618736-1200x905.png)
Tragedy to television
Students and staff share their controversies with the true crime fascination
![2023 Year in-review](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-24-at-4.51.37 PM-1200x670.png)
2023 Year in-review
El Estoque's Art & Entertainment section reviews popular media from 2023
![The “Orquídeas” album cover portrays Grammy-winning musician Kali Uchis submerged in water, covered in orchid petals and surrounded by vibrant cool tones.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-at-8.07.56 PM.png)
‘Orquídeas’ embodies the elegance of the orchid
Kali Uchis’s fourth studio album, while predictable, delivers emotional depth
![After performing at the "Rolling Loud California 2023" concert, rapper Lil Uzi Vert was confronted with criticism for the demonic references in his music. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-06-at-11.38.20-AM-1200x1005.png)
The Satanic surge
Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
![Tupac Shakur's songs "Changes" and "Until the End of Time" are analyzed in ninth grade literature during the poetry unit. Photo | ©Ron Galella/Gettyimages.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-06-at-9.56.49-AM-1200x764.png)
Tuning in on Tupac
Exploring '90s hip-hop rapper Tupac’s influence on the Bay Area
![Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-30-at-1.00.52-PM-1200x862.png)
From addiction to recovery
Exploring junior Mira Sarang’s journey with substance abuse and rehabilitation
![The “Heaven knows” album cover portrays PinkPantheress posing in a white silk dress with a white dove flying above her.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-13-at-10.49.48-PM.png)
‘Heaven knows’ only knows how to stray away from prior success
In the attempt for diversity, PinkPantheress’ second studio album lacks cohesiveness
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Stylestruck
Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
![Junior Ian Lin faces the wall, showcasing his thrifted merch of hip-hop artist Drake.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-02-at-12.13.22-PM-785x1200.png)
Vintage is the new vogue
Examining the circulation of fashion trends at MVHS
![Junior Samantha Tong (left) and sophomore Chloe Chen (right) block an incoming spike from LGHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0106-1200x900.jpg)
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2
Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
![Graphic by Abha Dash](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-17-at-10.15.48 PM-1200x979.png)
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
![Sophomores Megan Liu, Sophia D'Sa and Shannon Yu take the first position of the girls dance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0247-2-2-1-1200x600.jpg)
Gotta catch ’em all
Sophomores battle their way through the Pokemon world on the second day of Homecoming
![Ruth (Hattie McDaniel) laces up Vivian Leigh (Scarlet O’Hare) while trying to convince her to eat something before leaving.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-15-at-4.20.17-PM-1200x891.png)
Diversity without representation
Examining how forced diversity obscures the importance of real representation
![Laying on the floor dressed in silver, the “Bewitched” album cover portrays Laufey alluringly staring at the audience.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-11-at-11.20.21-AM.png)
‘Bewitched’ flawlessly paints a portrait of unrequited love
Laufey’s sophomore album beautifully juxtaposes themes of love and heartbreak
![Educators Yau-Jong Twu, Matthew Beat and Dave Farina are some of the YouTubers that MVHS teachers play in class.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-02-at-13.02.02-900x507.png)
Teacher-tube
Exploring how MVHS teachers use YouTube videos in class
![The "XO, Kitty" series poster portrays Kitty surrounded by her friends and love interests.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-27-at-4.17.58-PM-608x900.png)
‘XO, Kitty’ is an unnecessary spinoff
The sequel series of ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is overwhelmingly chaotic
![Graffiti is an abstract art-form that allows artist to express themselves and their emotions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_0372-1-900x600.jpg)
Taking a glance at graffiti
Community members share their opinions on the artistic value of graffiti
![I think you should...](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/I-1-900x720.png)
I think you should…
Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on giving and receiving advice
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Sibling stepping stones
Exploring how sibling advice affects the high school experience
![The Economy in Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-8.09.14-PM-1-900x481.png)
The Economy in Cupertino
Exploring changes in the Cupertino economy
![Food service workers in Santa Clara County earn an hourly wage of 16.59 dollars and an annual income of 34,500 dollars](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-6.15.41-PM-1-900x505.png)
Weighing in on wages
Examining the wage differences in Santa Clara County compared to the rest of the United States
![Under the influence](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-27-at-9.17.44-AM-900x744.png)
Under the influence
Exploring the effects of substance usage in the MVHS community
![High winds cause a tree to fall on Mann Drive, blocking a parking lot and the sidewalk.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-1.45.16-PM-e1672967859729-900x580.png)
BREAKING NEWS: Bomb cyclone hits Cupertino
Bomb cyclone in the Pacific Ocean causes high winds, storm warnings and power outages in the Bay Area
![The Drug Enforcement Administration released a public warning about the rise in seizures of colorful fentanyl pills, dubbed "rainbow fentanyl," on Aug. 30.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_6658.png)
In the face of fentanyl
Understanding the fentanyl crisis in Santa Clara County
![Always Connected](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-1-900x900.png)
Always Connected
Looking into the MVHS community's issues with social media
![Enola Holmes 2 is a mediocre sequel](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-12-at-1.20.51-PM-606x900.png)
Enola Holmes 2 is a mediocre sequel
The predictability of the events leaves the film underwhelming and transparent
![In only the first three quarters of 2022 alone, TikTok has had 571 million downloads](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_5235-1-900x507.jpg)
Tok-xicity?
Exploring the influence TikTok has on high school students
Man on the Street: What’s your Halloween costume?
Showcasing the MVHS community’s Halloween spirit.
![Homecoming 2022](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/hoco20222-900x643.png)
Homecoming 2022
A recap of Homecoming 2022 at MVHS
![Freshmen and Homecoming Court members Courtney Masli and Shivansh Kelkar celebrate on stage during halftime. Photo by Krish Dev.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014-IMG_9222-900x586.jpg)
Homecoming 2022 winds down under Friday night lights
Performances and Homecoming Court ceremony held during halftime
![Freshman Courtney Masli strikes a pose during the girls’ dance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSCF3054-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2026’s Homecoming Performance
Freshmen time travel with a “Back to the Future” themed skit
![The Class of 2024 celebrates with confetti at the end of its performance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221010-IMG_5117-2-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2024’s Homecoming Performance
Juniors kick off Homecoming Week with a “Ghostbusters” themed skit
![With scripts in hand, seniors Jaewon Shim (right) and Darpan Singh (left) practice their lines for the skit.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-skit-rehersal--900x600.jpg)
Setting up Homecoming Week
Examining the process for preparing class skits
![The “MOSS” album cover features Maya Hawke self-reflecting over a retro background.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-30-at-12.39.00-PM-900x900.png)
“MOSS” is a dull exploration of memories
Maya Hawke looks back on her past in her sophomore new album and reveals the introspection of her past
![Over recent years. there has been a growing discussion about law enforcement and their role in American society.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220812-IMG_4276-1-e1662438040130-900x832.jpg)
Shifting opinions around SROs
Recent Student Resource Officer contract renewal sparks controversy