
Shivani Madhan, Opinion Editor

Senior year in core memories
The epic highs and lows
Celebrating Ramadan
Highlighting the experiences of Muslim students at MVHS

IASA hosts first in-person Spotlite on India in two years
Diving deeper into the night of cultural performances

Chit-Chat
Exploring various types of conversations in our community
Man on the street: April Fools’ edition
Asking MVHS students incredibly serious questions on this incredibly serious occasion

Living with depression and anxiety
My experiences being diagnosed with mental health challenges

The importance of direct communication in a school setting
How students navigate engaging in conversations with their teachers

Breaking down binaries
Re-evaluating our dichotomous perception of the world

Through a black and white lens
Examining the dangers of viewing emotions, events and people in black and white

Language in Media
Examining how the rhetoric used in modern media permeates our daily lives

Speaking up
How my fear of confrontation has impacted my relationships

Perception
Examing the role of perception in our lives

‘Squid Game’ is a horrifying yet enthralling depiction of human nature
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s latest K-drama provides a remarkable twist on classic survival game shows

Opting out of queer literature
FUHSD Board of Trustees host a study session on excusing students from novels with LGBTQ+ themes

Reconnection
Delving into the nuances of reconnection

Reuniting with pastimes
How reconnecting with my old interests has helped me grow as person

Expanding sex education
Examining sex education at MVHS in comparison to schools nationwide

Counseling department starts the year with two vacancies
Students’ and administration’s reactions to staffing changes

Who’s your favorite character?
Examining why fans love their favorite characters from TV shows, comics and book series

Equity Deconstructed
Examining the addition of a new equity focused course to the MVHS curriculum

Appreciating Mom
Students reminisce about memories with their mothers

On the tennis court
Reflecting on my tennis journey and recognizing the harms of fixating on success

Looking back on love
Students reflect on how they were shaped by prior romantic relationships

Love is in the air
Exploring romance in the MVHS community through different facets

Cottagecore vs. Dark Academia: A detailed comparison
Exploring the popularity and controversies surrounding two trendy aesthetics

50 Questions with Hannah Gould
In the tenth installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Hannah Gould 50 questions in her workspace

Overstepping the boundary
Examining the implications of the BL industry with regards to the LGBTQ+ community

Christmas movie recommendations for the 2020 holiday season
Modern and classic Christmas films to watch this winter

Permanent Resident: Immigration at MVHS
Following the immigration journeys of MVHS students and parents

Second-guessing a fiction dynasty
Examining J. K. Rowling’s transphobic stance and what it means for Harry Potter fans

Activism
Exploring the journeys of student, teacher and alumni activists.

A quarantined summer
Exploring how three members of the MVHS community spent the summer of 2020