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Senior Manvi Kottakota blends her business acumen and love of accessorizing into her jewelry business, Kanak

Kanak by Manvi

Anushka De • February 10, 2022

The first shipment of materials from her vendor yielded a slightly unexpected result for senior and small business owner Manvi Kottakota: a strong desire to not sell anything. Hours of researching, tinkering...

The symphonic band rehearses a piece of music a couple days after receiving it

From the music stand

Anushka De • February 9, 2022
Listening in on how the symphonic band and Variations learn new pieces
The Sounds of MVHS

The Sounds of MVHS

Anushka De, Krish Dev, Justin E Kim, Sophia Ma, Gauri Manoj, Kalyani Puthenpurayil, and Aashi Venkat • February 6, 2022

In this package, El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment Section uncovers the quotidian sounds that fill the rooms of MVHS and define unique memories, whether it be the laughter that traverses classrooms...

Graphic by Justin Kim

‘Tis the season for…’

Justin E Kim, Gauri Manoj, Anushka De, Kalyani Puthenpurayil, Krish Dev, Aashi Venkat, and Sophia Ma • December 13, 2021
Delving deeper into this year's winter highlights and memories
There are both benefits and detriments to the practice of gift exchange.

Gifting during the holiday season

Anushka De and Aashi Venkat • December 10, 2021
Discussing the positives and negatives of traditional gift giving
Journalist Jeff Chang coined the name Golden Era for the period of rap music produced from 1986 to the late 1990s

The Golden Era and modern rap

Anushka De • December 8, 2021
How 90s hip-hop artists have shaped the current rap scene
An accompanist plays chords on an electric piano while his partner sings “Blackbird” by the Beatles outside of the Le Boulanger Bakery on Main Street in Los Altos

Holiday-themed events invoke community and festive cheer

Anushka De and Gauri Manoj • December 8, 2021
Reviewing different winter events in the Bay Area
As a child, I grew enamored with an executive career, but as I got older, my dreams for the future expanded far beyond a skyscraper.

Opportunity cost: The detriments of astronomical college tuition

Anushka De, Editor-in-chief • November 9, 2021
It's difficult to take advantage of educational opportunities and manage the burden of higher education tuition
Sophomore Ace Chow wearing his football gear | Photo Courtesy of Ace Chow

Preparing for the big game

Anushka De, Kalyani Puthenpurayil, Irene Tang, Lance Tong, Nika Zamani, and Angela Zhang • November 3, 2021
MV athletes share different ways that help them get ready before their game
Senior Seo Eun Kim and Sophomore Mihret Tesfaye explain that teammates are essential to staying motivated during football games

Cheering from the sidelines

Anushka De • November 2, 2021
Exploring how the team stays motivated even during a loss
Performers hold up the sophomore banner after finishing their skit.

Class of 2024’s Homecoming Performance

Shivani Verma, Anushka De, Matvey Jenssen, Justin Kim, and Aashna Patel • October 9, 2021
Sophomores win 3rd place for their performance during Homecoming week
Team Dasari

Team Dasari

Anushka De • September 23, 2021
Examining the impact that volleyball has had on the Dasari family
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