![Ishaani Dayal](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ishaani-d-900x600.jpeg)
Ishaani Dayal, Managing Editor
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Taking the wheel
How I finally got to know myself better through driving
![The class of 2022](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Image-from-iOS-2-600x900.jpg)
The class of 2022
Seniors reflect on their experiences and memories at MVHS by answering various questions
![Students pet a dog during the Furry Friends event run by Bring Change 2 Mind before finals week.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-1-900x600.png)
Mental health awareness
Covering how mental health has changed and been addressed at MV in recent years
![Diya and JJ on the streets: Women's History Trivia](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-22-at-9.38.25-PM-900x474.png)
Diya and JJ on the streets: Women’s History Trivia
Testing students on their knowledge of women's history
![Nguyen in possession of the puck during his game | Photo Courtesy of Eric Nguyen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Image-from-iOS-1.jpg)
Pass the puck
Students describe their experiences playing hockey
![Graphic by Sophia Ma and Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-08-at-3.15.22-PM-900x664.png)
Winter Sports
Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
![Sophomore Ekom Mann lunges at junior Hayden Ancheta after coach Andrew Pappas signals the wrestlers to “go live” — beginning a practice match that lasts a few minutes.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC00785-e1641442507534-900x543.jpeg)
Introducing the winter season sports
Showcasing games and practices from MVHS's basketball, soccer and wrestling teams
![The team celebrates after defeating Windsor High School 3-1 in the first round of NorCal playoffs, during their first time ever in the tournament. Senior and captain Lia Vorthmann made the final kill of the match, giving the Matadors the win.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC_0707-900x600.jpg)
Against all odds
Girls Volleyball make it to CCS finals for the first time since 1998
Diya and JJ on the streets: Song association
Playing a game of song association with students and staff
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Perception
Examing the role of perception in our lives
![An illustration of a student shedding their mask and revealing their identity to others.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Identity-in-the-classroom-1-900x900.png)
Icebreakers work
All classes should provide students the opportunity to share about themselves
![Photos by Michelle Chen, Diya Bahl, Ishaani Dayal and Jiya Singh](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AC459CD4-C7F2-46AF-A3E1-C875D54DBB86-900x900.jpg)
Campus opinions
Exploring the opinions students and staff hold about various topics around campus
![A heart formation signals the end of the girls' dance performance. The freshmen skit represents a gameshow adaptation of the "Game of Life" board game, following four characters through different stages of their adventure. The dance ushers in the next advancement of the game — shopping for homes.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/A-900x618.jpg)
Class of 2025’s Homecoming performance
Freshmen win 4th place during Homecoming week
![The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0763.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
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Reconnection
Delving into the nuances of reconnection
![An illustration of an individual with a TV on their head | Graphic by Kripa Mayureshwar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Image-from-iOS-900x675.png)
Escapism provides distractions, not solutions
Analyzing the downsides of finding connections outside of reality
![Sophomore Kalyani Puthenpurayil plugs a laptop into one of the library's Chromebook carts. Photo by Aashi Venkat](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_6606.jpg)
FUHSD implements new 1:1 device program
Exploring the decision behind the new policy for the 2021-22 school year
![A scene from the film "Moonlight," which HAmLit classes analyze in the Queer Theory unit](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-10-at-4.58.52-PM.png)
The HAmLit Film Club
American Literature Honors teachers and students participate in an optional film analysis outside of class
!["YEE: Heading Far East for a Feast at Inchin's Bamboo Garden" by Yelp.com is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/28377984851_77085f96d0_b-900x600.jpg)
The best of both worlds
MVHS students share their experiences with fusion food
![The culinary world](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Untitled-design-1-900x643.png)
The culinary world
Exploring the diverse aspects of the culinary world at MVHS
![The 5 Senses of Culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-7-900x600.png)
The 5 Senses of Culture
Delving into the sensory facets of cultures present at MVHS
The flavors of tradition
Revisiting culturally significant childhood dishes
![The directing process](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MANAGING-900x643.png)
The directing process
Overcoming hurdles while managing the play in an online setting
!['The Misanthrope': Behind the Camera](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/146026745_235679431542714_5995484865349259615_n-900x641.png)
‘The Misanthrope’: Behind the Camera
A dive into Drama's first virtual production
![Graphic by Annie Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-9.11.29-PM-900x360.png)
This is ________: Music and the human condition
The role of music in building interpersonal connections
![The ability to personalize home screens and iPhone interfaces has led to a trend following the release of iOS14. Graphic by TechnoSports](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/widgetsmith-others-900x450.jpg)
The age of customization: iOS14 and its widgets
Apple’s newest software update allows iPhone users to be more flexible with their app organization than ever before
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[Video] Homemade Hipster: On-the-go breakfasts
Simple breakfast recipes
![Evolution of style in quarantine](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PACKAGE-COVER-900x506.png)
Evolution of style in quarantine
A look into how fashion and makeup preferences have changed in light of COVID-19
![A picture of the Gao family is cased in a broken frame. The Gao family was once together until Peter Gao, Geng He and Grace Gao moved to America in 2009. Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/broken-photo.jpg)
A protest of a lifetime: searching for freedom
Examining rising activism in Eastern Asia
![Merch madness](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-6-900x506.jpg)
Merch madness
Exploring four types of merchandise on campus
![One's Instagram Account](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled.png)
Social media account details alleged sexual assault
Instagram posts cause stir in local community about district response to harassment claims
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Via Cupertino introduced as new rideshare service by Cupertino City Council
Exploring the micro-transit system’s impact on the community
![Senior Isabelle Dingli, an Australian citizen, spent her winter break in Melbourne, about 100 miles away from the nearest fires, but she says the air quality impacted her.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-10-at-10.59.13-PM-900x893.png)
Up in flames: Australian bushfires from July 2019 continue to devastate
Australian students from MVHS react to the longer, more widespread bushfires in their home country
![Disney stirs controversy over older content on its new streaming service](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-20-at-11.19.03-PM.png)
Disney stirs controversy over older content on its new streaming service
Recent release of Disney+ brings back past culturally outdated movies and shows
![Annual Cupertino Christmas Tree Lighting](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/COVER-900x598.jpg)
Annual Cupertino Christmas Tree Lighting
Cupertino community comes together for the ceremony
![Sophomores and MV Microfinance officers Devin Gupta, Arnav Doshi, and Ojas Karnavat present their proposal to the FUHSD board to get their charity organization, Kiva, permanently approved for further use by the club throughout the year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-17-at-6.08.35-PM-900x694.png)
MV Microfinance presents Kiva charity proposal to the FUHSD Board
Officers propose plan to fund the club’s nonprofit loan company
![Industrial technology teacher Ted Shinta opened the woodshop for staff members to make pens.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_0153-900x675.jpeg)
Staff Wellness Day: A relaxing collaboration period
MVHS staff participate in various activities to destress and bond during free time
![Hajjarian and his younger brother wait behind a mountain. Hajjarian tells stories to pass the time.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mountain-900x675.jpg)
Too close to home: the Iranian Revolution at MVHS
The impacts of the Iranian Revolution on students and staff
![Photo by Justin Rajah // Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2397-e1570849085648-900x610.jpeg)
Interact Club: Preparing for the upcoming year
Officers focus on building connections inside and outside of the club for members this year
![Practical jokers](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3362-900x600.jpg)
Practical jokers
Teachers explain the process of pranking colleagues or students
![Summer Lovin': Students navigate summer relationships](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ringpop-edited-900x675.png)
Summer Lovin’: Students navigate summer relationships
Students weigh in on the value of brief summer flings
![Recalling major news events from Summer 2019](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Capture-2-900x479.png)
Recalling major news events from Summer 2019
Exploring students’ reactions to summer news events