
A labor of love
Students’ perception of art as work prevents them from enjoying what they create

Beyond the surface
The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment

In Review: Volume 5, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show

A bite of Black history
Black-owned restaurants explain the influence of their roots in food

Creative currency
How capitalism shapes our art and media

Sealing the deal
How the design of food packaging captures consumer hearts

San Francisco hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. march
Participants march a mile down Third Street in commemoration of King and the Civil Rights Movement

‘Moana 2’ is wholesome but afraid to rock the boat
The creation of the sequel lacks attentiveness, producing a predictable and disappointing storyline

‘Small Changes’ unravels the depth in the details
Michael Kiwanuka’s fourth album is a quiet memoir of dedication and mellow maturity

The hidden history of Santa Clara
Sally Beaupre illustrates her experiences volunteering at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum

Commonwealth Club hosts journalism conference
MVHS journalism department staff travel to San Francisco to attend an educational reporting program

Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week