Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close
El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Travel under Trump: How Trump’s immigration policy is impacting the MVHS community’s summer travel plans
International travel plans are being deferred due to concerns about Trump’s aggressive immigration actions
Cupertino residents’ failure to acknowledge crime prevents crime victims from receiving community support
The “Cupertino bubble” is not as safe as we think
Rage bait: How purposefully rage-inducing content is harming users’ mental health
Rage bait online takes advantage of viewers and perpetuates unethical behavior for monetization
Breaking down generational walls
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
Literature curriculum evolves alongside societal issues
Teachers share examples and rationales for updates to English curriculum
Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ trips in its own egotism
This global debut album starts off strong before declining to its lower quality alter ego
Jisoo’s “AMORTAGE” is a safe but steady start to her global career
Jisoo’s EP is nothing new but surprisingly well-executed as her first solo release under a new label
The birds and the bees
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
Content Warning: the rise in misleading marketing of books with adult content towards children
The marketing of young adult books falsely advertises explicit content
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior
People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
2026 cell phone ban sparks uncertainty about cell phone usage in MVHS classrooms
Students and staff explore the potential impacts of AB3216 on how technology is used in MVHS classrooms