Buying Local
Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Anish Vasudevan, Ankit Gupta, Charlotte Chui, Collin Qian, Dhruvika Randad, Flora Peng, Gauri Kaushik, Hannah Lee, Shivani Gupta, and Tina Low
May 22, 2019
Songs dedicated
May 20, 2019
To this day, I can see his face clearly; his skin glistens in the sun and his cheeks look so soft. His long curls frame his face perfectly, and I can’t help but be reminded of a puppy. It’s funny, how after months of talking to someone, feelings can change in an instant. Before I saw him as only a frie...
An overview of Cure Cancer Casino
Tabitha Mendez and Stuti Upadhyay
March 31, 2019
The Quinlan Community Center accommodated over 200 MVHS students and community members on March 30 as Octagon held its annual Cure Cancer Casino event. The night featured various activities, such as card games and photo booths, entertainment, such as live music and dances and a three-course-meal from...
A Look Inside
Hannah Lee, Emily Xia, Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Gauri Kashik, and Tabitha Mendez
December 14, 2018
Homemade Hipster: Mini pecan pies
November 26, 2018
With winter right around the corner, pies and other warm delights are found throughout grocery stores and at Thanksgiving dinners. With a tangible sweetness and soft texture, pecan pies are something you’ll often see during the holidays. These mini versions of the traditional pecan pie are a delicious and q...
Dance to this
November 8, 2018
rowds of people screaming with excitement. Bodies pushed against one another reaching for the stage. Vibrations from the instruments blared through speakers sending a shaking sensation through the ground. The most vivid memories I cherish all seem to be from attending concerts like this. I have be...
Dear Halloween,
October 24, 2018
ou used to be my absolute favorite holiday. Every year, I’d beg my parents to go candy shopping as soon as they lined the Target aisles with spooky black bats and cartoonish pumpkins, replacing September’s school supplies. I wanted to make sure our house was the house — known for having the be...
AMC Cupertino Square 16 closes its doors
April 4, 2018
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
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
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...
