El Estoque

Greater than, less than

Flora Peng • October 24, 2018

Growing up, our parents tell us that we are among the best of the best — as humans, nothing can hinder our progress because we are clearly meant to rule the world. As children, we have the brightest...

Squad names: the story behind the BIBs and the Chads

Roshan Fernandez and Herman Saini • August 30, 2018

When junior Ajay Keshava first heard someone use the name BIB to describe his friend group in middle school, he felt uneasy. Coined by others at school, the term stood for “B----y Indian Boys.” The...

From teacher to friend

Ria Kolli • May 22, 2018

During her freshman year, sophomore Neha Balusu decided to search up her elementary and middle school teachers on her Facebook. Without hesitating, she pressed “send friend request,” hoping that she...

Cookie connections

Helen Chao and Emma Lam • March 2, 2018

Girl scouts discuss the ins and outs of cookie selling

Why be a Study Buddy?

Aditya Dash • November 14, 2017

Why some MVHS students choose to be study buddies and help others.

The girl next-door

Swara Tewari • September 6, 2017

Lucy Liang’s and Sophie Ye’s relationship goes far beyond neighbors

Friends and games: How these MVHS students stay afloat in the sea of academics

Elizabeth Han • May 31, 2017

Two friends bond through games on the field and on the screen

Man on the street: MVHS dance culture

Roshan Fernandez • January 31, 2017

Students share anecdotes and opinions regarding MVHS dances

A visit from the God Squad

Malini Ramaiyer • June 8, 2016

After their mission trip to King City in March, a small group of MVHS students decided to take their faith to school. They sit behind the swimming pool during brunch every Tuesday and Thursday and talk...