How social media algorithms are shaping language and expression MVHS students discuss the effects of circumventing content restrictions with modified language Sophia D’Sa and Emma Ma November 1, 2025
Students reflect on the impact of high school activities on college The MVHS community describes how their high school activities evolve into college Angela Poon and Alan Tai May 19, 2025
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’ 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 El Estoque reviews new and popular items at Trader Joe’s Dylan Nguyen and Alan Tai April 20, 2025
Executive breakdown A brief overview of Trump's 2025 presidential directives Erin Liu and Alan Tai March 6, 2025
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
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
Gliding on ice MVHS students discuss their experiences with recreational ice skating Alan Tai and Elizabeth Yang February 1, 2025
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
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
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