Melody Cui, Managing and Business Editor
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Entertainment to look out for this summer
Accented
Examining how accents affect people’s perceptions of others
A new language, a new world
Examining initiatives in place at MVHS to help English Language Learners
Should I get help?
Examining different opinions on the stigma surrounding therapy
Deck of hearts
MVHS students and alumni play the love game
14 days of love
Follow the daily videos as we explore the various relationships of MVHS pairs and find out who knows the other person better
14 days of love: Priscilla & Erica
In the 12th installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the friendship between Seniors Priscilla Cho and Erica Liu
ChatGPT Responds to El Estoque Article
What ChatGPT has to say about an article published on El Estoque
14 days of love: Ryan & Renee
In the sixth of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the twinship between Seniors Ryan Hau and Renee Hau
Distance
Exploring instances of distance within a family
Ideological distance
How family member philosophies define their interfamilial relationships
For the community
MVHS students share about the community service that they do outside of school
Bandaids for bullet wounds
Examining how bandaid solutions fail to address the root cause of various issues
When I grow up
Exploring how young children explore their interests
The Virtual Glass Ceiling
Examining the repercussions of women playing video games
What can we do?
Coming to terms with the individual impact we have on combating climate change
Idolization
Exploring how the idolization of various people, lifestyles and features pervades our lives.
Packaging the period plan
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law
Made from scratch
Tracing the stories of home owned Chinese businesses
Colors
Delving into the colors of the rainbow
Student self-expression through color
Students applying color to different mediums
Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
From state to state: A political and cultural shift
Following the experience of those who moved states in an increasingly partisan country
One step forward, two steps back
Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.
Not throwing away our trash
Explaining the consequences of littering at MVHS
The Senators’ Agenda: How race, gender and politics defined Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination hearing
Dissecting the underlying notions that were used against the first Black Woman nominated to serve on the Supreme Court
The price of living in Cupertino
Examining how residents interact with the different aspects of housing in Cupertino
Closing the Gap: How FUHSD addresses disparities in special education
Examining how the district accommodates for students in special education
Where does @SenatorBigBird lie in the satirical dilemma?
Emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between different forms of satire
Implementing affordable housing in Cupertino
Exploring Westport Cupertino and the changes it brings
Cupertino addresses homelessness through a city plan and partner programs
Exploring what organizations are doing to alleviate the homelessness crisis
BREAKING: Fremont High School bomb threat causes students to evacuate
Law enforcement continue to assess the situation at FHS
Crossword Craze: Staff Edition
Play this crossword to learn fun facts about MVHS staff members
Crossword Craze: Staff Edition Word Bank
Word bank for print magazine crossword
The 36 questions that lead to love podcast: Part 1
Two students who don’t know each other ask each other a set of personal questions
Race: An indispensable myth
Examining the significance of the social construct in modern society
The instrumental music department hosts its annual Festival Concert
Band and orchestra perform “From Britain with Love” with a feature from the Brass Ensemble
In the face of crime
Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it
Increasing theft in California prompts safety concerns and legal backlash
Examining the community reaction to different levels of theft in the state
Honoring the legacy of Sylvia Plath
Examining the life and works of the posthumous poet
MVHS welcomes new College and Career Advisor
Rogelio Calderon fills in last guidance spot at MVHS
MVHS hosts tree dedication to honor former English teacher Stacey Cler
Staff and students come together to commemorate Cler’s lasting impacts
California laws go into effect in 2022
Examining statewide measures passed for this year
Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels
The MV Dance team hosts “A December to Remember”
Students perform in their first showcase since quarantine
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a feat of nostalgia
Marvel’s latest film smoothly interweaves the past and the present together
Federal regulations advance the national approach to climate change
Examining how the government is handling the climate crisis through a set of bills and rulings
Profits over People: How Facebook’s internal designs and systems harm its users
Examining the impact of social media platforms in light of new accusatory claims
Grade distribution analysis from the first progress report
Staff reflect on grade centric goals and milestones after the the first month of school
Crossword Craze: MVHS edition
Play this crossword to test your MVHS knowledge
MV Robotics Club competes in Cal Games
MVRT competes in its first competition since COVID-19
Competition season is back
Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
Via-Cupertino rideshare returns as pandemic restrictions loosen
The community shuttle resumes its services as COVID-19 cases drop
Bike lane separation on McClellan Road named “project of the year”
Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Public Works Society calls the construction “a key step in combating climate change”
50 Questions with Jim Birdsong
In the 18th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Jim Birdsong 50 questions
A forever war ends: The comic version
Community members share their opinions on the US leaving Afghanistan
The controversy behind Afghanistan
Community members share their opinions on the US leaving Afghanistan
A Forever War Ends
Examining the Afghanistan War and its end
Following the checkered-past of Elizabeth Holmes
Examining the timeline of Theranos, a multi-million dollar biotech company, from its conception to it’s eventual fall
Boys Water Polo defeats Cupertino High School 15-6
MVHS maintains a lead throughout its first win of the season
Girls Volleyball wins 3-2 in a thrilling comeback against Notre Dame
Lady Mats continue their undefeated streak after winning their fifth game of the season
Stop politicizing apolitical issues
Denouncing the political hegemony that currently dominates America
Counseling department starts the year with two vacancies
Students’ and administration’s reactions to staffing changes
Behind both doses
Examining the experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Quarantine mottos to live by
Exploring philosophies students and teachers began following due to the pandemic
Let’s stop supporting fast fashion
Examining the environmental harms of poorly constructed clothing
Let’s stop normalizing and minimizing the impact of eating disorders
Examining social media’s detrimental portrayal of eating disorders
Man on the street: Captains on their most important leadership trait
Captains of MVHS sports teams share the reasoning behind their preferred leadership traits
Martial Arts
MVHS students participate in judo, karate, kung fu and taekwondo
Fencing during Covid-19
Fencers react to the new regulations for fencing practices and tournaments
Pet Instas
Students share about the Instagram accounts they created for their pets
Halloween movie recommendations
A mix of spooky classics and thriller movies to watch at home this Halloween
Video games that peaked over summer
A review of Battlegrounds, Fall Guys and Among Us