‘How To Kill A Fairytale’ takes a magical, but uneven, journey
Neoni’s fourth album embraces a darker twist of fairytales but falls almost short of keeping its magic alive
MVHS seniors describe their last year in high school with a song
As the 2025-2026 school year draws to a close, our seniors look back at their senior year
“Michael” is all bark and no bite
The latest biopic about the King of Pop puts on a show at the cost of authenticity
RepresentASIAN
Exploring the influence, impact and perseverance of Asian culture in the Bay Area
In Part 2, Season 4 of ‘Bridgerton’ finally finds its footing
The final four episodes of Season 4 of 'Bridgerton' considerably improves the entire season
‘Where the Wildflowers Grow’ is all petals, no roots
Terah Shelton Harris’ latest novel is weighed down by unnecessary flourishes and shallow characterizations
Part 1 of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 fails to stun with egregious visuals and lackluster plot
Despite a strong cast, the show struggles to be cohesive
EXO struggles with the musical magnitude of ‘REVERXE’
Although well produced, the album fails to highlight EXO’s artistic strengths
In Review: Volume 4, 2026
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from Luke Chiang's "say that!" to heartwarming rom-com "People We Meet on Vacation"
‘Coldplaygate’ is another addition to the long list of issues trivialized through entertainment
The recent internet-sweeping cheating scandal reflects an issue all too familiar at MVHS
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly taking a larger role in our daily entertainment
MVHS students and staff explore the effect of AI’s growth on entertainment
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior
People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims