AMC Cupertino Square 16 closes its doors
April 4, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Once a well-known Cupertino landmark for people of all ages to get together and watch a movie, AMC Cupertino Square 16 closed its doors on Mar. 22, becoming the final business to leave Vallco Shopping Mall. After an evaluation of AMC Cupertino Square 16 and the current inactive state of Vallco Shoppi...
Halloween Costume Contest 2017
November 8, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT, Student life
tudents gathered in the rally court on October 31 to watch others show off their costumes in the annual costume contest. A variety of creative costumes, such as the La Croix Boys, were displayed and judged by Junior Bernice Lin and Senior Kavin Sivakumar, members of the MVHS Fashion Club. Check out the pho...
Restaurant Roulette: Sushi Kuni
October 20, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT, Food, Restaurant Roulette
wice a month, El Estoque goes to restaurants around the area and takes a chance by asking the server to personally choose our food for us. This week, we continued the alphabetical theme by going to Sushi Kuni in Cupertino. When you pull up into the parking lot, it’s almost impossible to see the restaurant because of how small and unimposing the building is. The entrance is on the left side of the building, and once you enter you feel either squashed, or hugged, depending on your point of view. The entire dining area is a...
Highlights of the 2017 Homecoming rally
October 13, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT, Student life
Additional reporting by Hannah Lee, Shayon Moradi, Ilena Peng and Sharjeel Rahman Although the Homecoming football was canceled due to the poor air conditions, MVHS still demonstrated their spirit and enthusiasm by participating in the rally. Students showed their upbeat performances that had the c...
The impact of Fenty Beauty
October 8, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT
ith the increased advocacy for diversity, makeup brands seem to be attempting to make their products accessible for a wider variety of people. On Sept. 8, Rihanna released her makeup line, Fenty Beauty, which included a variety of makeup products including foundation, highlighter and lip gloss. Accor...
First flags of the season: MVHS Color Guard’s first performance of the year
September 15, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT
It’s friday night at MVHS’s first home football game. The buzzer rings, signaling halftime. As the scuffed up bodies of the MVHS varsity football team jog over towards the sidelines, twirls of color, pointed rifles and flowing purple gowns take over the football field. The song begins and suddenly,...
Take a Bite
September 8, 2017
Filed under Briefs
Bite Club is back with new officers and new ideas. This year, the officers will explain the science behind food, conduct experiments relating to nutrition and introduce a variety of different cuisines. Scroll down to learn more about Bite Club. ...
The Hype Surrounding HYPEBEAST
August 18, 2017
Filed under Culture, ENTERTAINMENT, Fashion, Lifestyle, Student life
Sophomore Evan Yu anxiously sits in front of his computer and refreshes Supreme’s homepage every Thursday at 8 a.m. While others might be sleeping in, Yu waits patiently for the New York skateboarding brand’s homepage to load in hopes of snatching clothes or accessories from its new collection. ...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 14, 2017
Filed under Culture, ENTERTAINMENT, Lifestyle
Today is Mother’s Day — do you know what your present is? Whether you need inspiration for a last-minute present or a unique addition to the one you already have, this guide has got you covered. ...
Four things to know about the Blacklight Rodeo dance
February 16, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT
he Blacklight Rodeo dance has been advertised to have three things: black lights, a rodeo theme and a mechanical bull. But is that really all there is to this Friday’s dance? To find out more about exactly what the dance is and how it came to be, El Estoque asked ASB Social Manager senior Bhushan Bala...
What to look forward to in 2017
January 19, 2017
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT, Media
A new year, a new start. Most of us will jump at the opportunity to spend time on a new activity, develop new relationships or completely “re-make” ourselves. A new start also means new entertainment: books, movies, technology and plays, just to name a few. Scroll through the tabs to take a look...
Homemade Hipster: Shrinky Dinks
January 11, 2017
Filed under D.I.Y, ENTERTAINMENT, Homemade Hipster, Lifestyle
When looking for accessories to wear, it can sometimes be a challenge to find things that are both cheap and cute. Save yourself the hassle by making your own Shrinky Dink accessories. Shrinky Dinks were a popular toy in the 1980s that could shrink any design drawn on its flexible plastic sheet into...
