
20,000 people line up from Palo Alto to Sunnyvale in historic “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration
Pro-democracy protest takes place along a seven-mile section of El Camino Real

UC Merced’s recent R1 classification indicates their sharp growth in rankings
How UC Merced has risen in prestige throughout its 20 years in the UC system

Localcations
El Estoque explores attractions in the area

In Review: Volume 6, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from Netflix's newest romcom to Lil Tecca's latest single

Exploring San Jose Museum of Art’s cultural canvas
SJMA brings diverse voices to the heart of San Jose

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