![The birds and the bees](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-02-at-8.57.21 PM-1200x900.png)
The birds and the bees
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
![2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-8.21.34 PM-1200x732.png)
2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates
Candidates share specific plans and policies they hope to implement if elected
![Graphic | Erin Liu, Owen Liu, Liz Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/citizenshipwebsiteimage-1200x745.png)
A citizen’s conundrum
MVHS community discusses the challenges and pressures associated with both having and lacking U.S. citizenship
![SEL Curriculum Wayfinder, promotes the skills Purpose, Self-awareness, Empathy, Adaptability, Collaboration and Agency throughout the FUHSD school district through interactive activities and informative videos.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-9.49.32 AM-1200x676.png)
Finding the way
FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning
AI Detectors
MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
![Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6475-1200x1117.jpg)
Taylor takeover
Various colleges newly establish Taylor Swift-focused courses
![For senior Anqi Chen, art can take a large quanity of their time, ranging from hours to days. Photo courtesy of Anqi Chen.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-06-at-10.47.03 PM-1200x778.png)
The perfect balance
Artists reflect on the time they put into their pieces
![Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-7.jpeg)
Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past
How economics teacher Pete Pelkey’s past job experiences shaped his view on life
![Illustration | Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-55-01-Artboard-1-927x1200.jpg)
Viral vs. verified
The emerging prominence of social media raises concerns for journalists
![“Consent and Tea,” falls short in its attempt to teach students the importance of consent. Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-10.58.01 AM-1200x676.png)
Consent is not a cup of tea
The Title IX advisory inaccurately depicts sexual consent, diminishing its impact
![Batchu and Kulkarni hold their poster board, depicting their various clean energy initiatives.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_1463-2-1200x1010.jpg)
Grants for good
IRPD students receive monetary grants for their projects
![The “Orquídeas” album cover portrays Grammy-winning musician Kali Uchis submerged in water, covered in orchid petals and surrounded by vibrant cool tones.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-at-8.07.56 PM.png)
‘Orquídeas’ embodies the elegance of the orchid
Kali Uchis’s fourth studio album, while predictable, delivers emotional depth