Classes with a gender disparity provide a unique learning environment
Teachers and students discuss the benefits and drawbacks of classes with a predominantly male or female learning community
Stella Petzova, Editor-in-Chief
Tracking Greatness
El Estoque's Sports section shares MVHS' track commits
Senior and jumper Lelani Laruelle commits to UC Berkeley for Division 1 track and field
Laruelle reframed her mindset and overcame mental blocks, finding fulfillment in the sport
FUHSD community members share the meanings behind their unique names
Teachers' and students' names carry personal and cultural significance
‘Project Hail Mary’ is a cosmic masterpiece in hilarity but fails to go deeper
Dazzling practical effects and razor-sharp comedic timing catapult this film to the stratosphere
MVHS staff reflect on returning to their former high school to teach
Staff reminisce about their time at MVHS and discuss changes and similarities
Pulling myself up
How calisthenics taught me to overcome black-and-white thinking
A stamp of approval
El Estoque's news section explores different statewide bills and initiatives that went into effect Jan. 1
New California Senate Bill 40 expands access to diabetes healthcare
SB 40 caps insulin costs and provides new CalRx $11 insulin pens for patients on state-regulated healthcare plans
RFK ends Medicaid funding for minors’ gender-affirming care
Federal officials threaten to restrict Medicaid funding tied to gender affirming care for minors, prompting hospitals and families to face uncertainty over access to care
Capture of Venezuelan president leads to mixed emotions in community members
The MVHS community reacts to the capture of Venezuela’s president and threats of annexing other countries
Time Out! Ep. 39: Lewly Tzankov
Exploring junior Lewly Tzankov's journey through tai chi
FEA President’s pro-Palestinian solidarity statement sparks debate
The statement of solidarity with Palestinians sparks debate over the implications of the union taking a stance on controversial issues
Government shutdown
Exploring the effects of the government shutdown on MVHS and the nation
Once a matador, always a matador
MVHS alumni take on the Olympics, NBA, NFL and more
Choir shines in its debut concert
Unique lightning, formations and themes of resilience create a stunning first show of the year
Yoga, rock climbing and calisthenics keep people active
Working out how the community builds strength without weights
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 2
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sports season
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 1
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sport season
Supreme Court rules for LGBTQ+ book opt-outs
The ruling contradicts FUHSD’s opt-out policy
Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross
Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career
Testing theft
Students photograph and take copies of science tests at Model U.N. conference
Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices
Addressing the ongoing threat towards the First Amendment rights stripped from non-citizen student activists
El Estoque wins top national journalism accolade
Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque with highest honor
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Department of Education reverses Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students
The MVHS community reflects on LGBTQ+ safety following the reversal of Title IX protections
Journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite wins the 2025 National High School Journalism Adviser of the Year
Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque adviser with the national honor
Course selection threatens the existence of low-demand electives
During course selection season, low-demand arts electives face difficulties with incoming Proposition 28 funding
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Gender-affirming care is restricted in America
Bans on puberty blockers raise medical, political and moral dilemmas
Gymnasts face toxicity in the pursuit of mastery
MVHS artistic gymnasts discuss the demanding nature of their sport
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Uptick in Native American representation in election campaigns paves an inclusive path forward
Native Americans share the importance of increased representation in politics
Election 2024
Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
Commonwealth Club hosts journalism conference
MVHS journalism department staff travel to San Francisco to attend an educational reporting program
Democrats run for Congress in California’s 16th District
Sam Liccardo and Evan Low are running to represent Silicon Valley
Steered to extremes
The MVHS community and experts discuss the drawbacks and solutions to online radicalization
False fire alarm leads to evacuation
A fire alarm was triggered during Tutorial on Monday
The sun rises on the class of 2025
Seniors celebrate the beginning of their last year of high school
MVHS’ best friend
MVHS students share the roles that their pets have played in their lives
Language barriers
ESL community members explain the academic difficulties that come with immigration
A life-saving spray
Taking a look into essential information on Narcan and its role in combating opioid overdoses
Time Out! Ep. 21: Avyan Mahajan
Avyan Mahajan talks about his journey in baseball
Shelter-in-place held following shooting threat phone call
MVHS students and staff shelter-in-place before school