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El Estoque

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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
Kathryn Foo and Ethan Kellogg
May 4, 2025
“A Minecraft Movie” smashed box office records this year as 2025’s highest-grossing film. | Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

‘A Minecraft Movie’ digs up humor and chaos from the mines

The long-awaited film embraces creativity out of nothingness
Alan Tai and Samuel Teo
April 22, 2025
Snack attack

Snack attack

El Estoque reviews new and popular items at Trader Joe’s
Dylan Nguyen and Alan Tai
April 20, 2025
Trump's presidential directives have upended many aspects of the U.S. government in recent months. Illustration | Erin Liu

Executive breakdown

A brief overview of Trump's 2025 presidential directives
Erin Liu and Alan Tai
March 6, 2025
Crossword: Vol. 55, Issue 5

Crossword: Vol. 55, Issue 5

Solve El Estoque’s crossword with wordplay and clues from our March magazine. Scroll down for the solution.
Alan Tai, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2025
Photo Illustration | Alan Tai

Trump takes action to reverse U.S. climate policy

What does “unleashing American energy” mean for the climate?
Alan Tai and Samuel Teo
March 3, 2025
An adult helps up a fallen ice skater at Cupertino Ice Center. Photo | Alan Tai

Gliding on ice

MVHS students discuss their experiences with recreational ice skating
Alan Tai and Elizabeth Yang
February 1, 2025
Women's sports are often left in the dark as the media covers them much less than men's sports

Women’s sports continue to receive less media coverage than men’s sports

The MVHS community reflects on the under-coverage of women’s sports
Ananda Singh and Alan Tai
January 31, 2025
Running back Finnegan Hassy walks off the field after an offensive play

Time Out! Ep. 29: Finnegan Hassy

Finnegan Hassy reflects on his experience with football and the team’s success
Ananda Singh and Alan Tai
December 6, 2024
Sophomore Kylee Mark sets the ball during a game against Sequoia High School on October 20, 2023. Photo | Manas Kottakota

MVHS sophomore Kylee Mark reaches 1,000 career assists

Mark accomplished the milestone on Nov. 9 during Varsity Girls Volleyball CCS Championships
Dylan Nguyen and Alan Tai
December 4, 2024
Athletes express gratitude in various ways, with senior night being a standout tradition.  Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

MVHS athletes share gratitude through sports

Students and coaches reflect on their experiences with giving thanks in sports
Grace Lin and Alan Tai
November 30, 2024
Senior Sudisha Kumar poses with family members for a photo after the awards ceremony. Photo | Jillian Ju

MVHS senior Sudisha Kumar wins community service award from the City of Cupertino

The CREST Rising Star award recognizes an individual who has volunteered for three years or fewer
Jillian Ju and Alan Tai
November 19, 2024
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