Dahlia Schilling, Features Editor
AI Detectors
MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
Rethinking How to Teach ‘Like Water for Chocolate’
The World Studies curriculum needs to address the intersectionality in ‘Like Water for Chocolate’
El Estoque in a Snapshot
El Estoque shares its history and accomplishments
Pitch to publication
El Estoque staff members explain how the magazine is made
Mirror Classroom
MVHS students share their experiences with the Health & Ethnic Studies course
Consent is not a cup of tea
The Title IX advisory inaccurately depicts sexual consent, diminishing its impact
Service and self
Students and staff share military aspirations and experiences
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Lynbrook High School 52-45
Matadors maintain a consistent lead throughout the game
A place of ink-spiration
Examining how the print center has become a community at MVHS
Cultural Cooking
Exploring the foods that students and staff cook to celebrate the holidays
Time Out! Ep. 12: Ethan Lien
Driving into Ethan Lien’s journey playing golf
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
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
LOVE
Examining how MVHS students use the word “love” and how its usage reflects different sentiments
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023
Shifting interests
Exploring how seniors have changed their ideal career over time
A glimpse into the real world
Exploring the differences between jobs and internships
Time out! Ep. 2: Emi and Miya Kosakura
Diving into Emi and Miya Kosakura’s relationship on and off the basketball court
Hair down
Exploring the stories behind students' hair
From the Sideline
Examining the complexities of parent-athlete relationships
The finishing touch
Exploring the role of makeup in sports
Cover up
Delving into pressures and ways the MVHS community chooses to cover up
Girls Basketball beats Branham High School 59-54
Matadors remain focused and calm throughout a close second half
Afterglow
Surveying the effects of skin care routines
Forever Inked
Exploring what tattoos mean to the MVHS community
Ad 2 Cart
Understanding thoughts behind fashion and social media advertising
MVHS’ thoughts on the rise of advertisements
Unpacking the advertisements targeted toward the MVHS community
Man on the Street: Who’s your fictional crush?
MVHS students reveal their crushes from movies and media.
MVHS aims to highlight equitable grading
Teachers are introduced to three core philosophies at staff professional development