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El Estoque

Former El Estoque Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai sits in shock alongside journalism adviser Julia Satterthwaite after winning National Journalist of the Year for 2025. Photo | Chris Waugaman
Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association
Alongside Tai’s accolade, El Estoque magazine and website earns recognition with four other national awards
May 4, 2025
Junior Gillie Ross uses her hands to paddle the Class of 2026 boat. Photo | Melody Lin
Class of 2026 earn a victory in the Boat Battle
May 3, 2025
Students face off in the MVHS pool on self-constructed boats
The News Literacy Project aims to bring media literacy education to high school students across the nation. Graphic | Amberly Sun
FUHSD library teachers bring the News Literacy Project to the district
April 22, 2025
FUHSD to receive $30,000 for advancing media literacy education
ATU Local 265 members, who are employed by VTA, went on strike for 17 days, disrupting community members’ commutes. Source images courtesy of Pexels. Photo illustration | Giljoon Lee
ATU Local 265 strike halts VTA services amid contract dispute
April 21, 2025
A court ruling ends the strike before the Amalgamated Transit Union and VTA come to an agreement, ruling is upheld against April 11 appeal
MVHS seniors show their college admission advice. Illustration | Leah Desai
MVHS seniors share their college advice
Seniors share their differing college application and admission experiences
April 22, 2025
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta poses next to a drill press in F108. Photo Illustration | Kathryn Foo
The tenacious story of Ted Shinta
April 21, 2025
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta debriefs his life prior to working at MVHS
Veteran Philip Wayne Arroyo Jr. wears a jacket representative of the division he served in, 10th Mountain. Photo | Liz Liu
Veteran discusses transition back into civilian life
April 17, 2025
U.S. veteran Philip Wayne Arroyo Jr. recounts his experience in Afghanistan and life following his service
Teachers' work goes far beyond the classroom, involving responsibilities often unseen by students. Illustration | Sophia D'Sa
Behind the desk
April 12, 2025
MVHS teacher discuss their approaches to teaching and how their life experiences have impacted their teaching
I'm grateful to chronic illness for everything it's taught me. Illustration | IsabeIIe Kok
Ill-advised
How living with chronic illness has paradoxically given me a healthier perspective
April 30, 2025
For years, not being Hindu felt like a barrier between me and fully embracing and connecting with Indian culture. Photo | Shweta Gupta
Redefining my authority within my life through religion
April 25, 2025
How religion, and my lack thereof, shaped my viewpoint on control and choice
Trump’s executive orders are breaking through Cupertino’s bubble. Illustration | Manas Kottakota
Cupertino is not as sheltered from Trump’s federal government as we think
April 21, 2025
Through new legislation and an array of executive orders, the Trump administration’s changes have redefined Cupertino
Since my brother moved, we now only manage to call approximately once a week, but our relationship remains close. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa
Not distant, just far
April 21, 2025
What my brother moving taught me about love
The protagonist Hatsune Miku appears on an electronic device among various citizens. Photo courtesy of P.A. Works
‘Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing’ misses the beat
Despite impactful animations, the film struggles to provide adequate context for viewers
April 30, 2025
Rapper Ken Carson embraces his dark and violent aesthetic through the cover art of “More Chaos.” Photo courtesy of Interscope Records
‘More Chaos’ displays piecemeal technical improvement from its predecessor
April 29, 2025
Opium-signed rapper Ken Carson’s fourth album is manic and messy
A group of survivors, led by Smoke, prepares for battle against vampires. | Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios
‘Sinners’ is stylish, sexy and seething with culture
April 25, 2025
The only sin this film commits is not giving us more
MVHS students frequent a few locations close by for leisure, but there are other options to explore as well. Photo Illustration | Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
Localcations
April 23, 2025
El Estoque explores attractions in the area
Junior and hitter Timothy Yin drops his bat and hastily runs towards first base.  Photo | Raj Thapliyal
Varsity Baseball falls to Cupertino High School 4-3
A loaded-up base in the last inning leads to MVHS’s loss
May 7, 2025
Senior Kaveen Goswami holds his senior night poster as he poses with his friends.
Varsity Boys Tennis wraps up its regular season with Senior Night loss to Lynbrook High School 7-0
May 4, 2025
The team celebrates its seniors and reflects on their growth despite the loss
Sophomore and girls doubles player Sahana Jaware prepares to serve the birdie.
Photo | Ellie Wang
Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High School 18-12
May 4, 2025
The Matadors are narrowly defeated during Cupertino High School’s senior night
Journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite (top right) poses with her high school volleyball team at Canadian Academy. Photo courtesy of Julia Satterthwaite | Used with permission | Photo illustration by Ellie Wang
High school sports culture then vs. now
April 21, 2025

In the late ‘90s at the international school Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan, high school sports weren’t...

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Volume 55, Issue 6, April 2025
Volume 55, Issue 6, April 2025