El Estoque

Colors

Melody Cui, Mikaylah Du, Justin E Kim, Jefferson Le, and Aashi Venkat • May 30, 2022

Delving into the colors of the rainbow

Student self-expression through color

Jefferson Le and Melody Cui • May 27, 2022

Senior Eric Kim has pursued art since his freshman year, when he took his first formal art class at MVHS. Now, Kim works at an independent art studio and has been working on several art pieces, many of...

From state to state: A political and cultural shift

Melody Cui and Jefferson Le • May 17, 2022

Following the experience of those who moved states in an increasingly partisan country

Limiting food waste at MVHS

Jefferson Le and Matthew Yoshimoto • May 13, 2022

An explanation of contributing factors and ways to combat excess leftovers

Buying and renting a house in Cupertino

Jefferson Le, News Editor • April 3, 2022

Located in the pocket of Silicon Valley, the city of Cupertino contains Apple Headquarters, with Facebook and Google only a short drive away. Cupertino was also recently named the most educated population...

In the face of crime

Michelle Chen, Melody Cui, Mikaylah Du, Jefferson Le, Lance Tong, and Angela Zhang • February 15, 2022

Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it

Addressing climate change

Michelle Chen, Melody Cui, Mikaylah Du, Jefferson Le, Lance Tong, and Angela Zhang • December 31, 2021

Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels

Countries tackle climate change at COP26

Angela Zhang and Jefferson Le • December 10, 2021

The 26th Conference of the Parties, or COP26, was held in Glasgow, Scotland from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 of 2021 in order to address the pressing issue of global warming and outline what nations should do...

MVHS senior wins 3rd in national essay competition

Jefferson Le • December 9, 2021

Senior Riya Ranjan won third place, with special jury distinction, in the 2021 David McCullough Essay Contest on Sept, 26, winning $1,000 in scholarship money. Over 70 high school juniors and seniors...

Dessert Detectives: Nox Cookie Bar

Krish Dev and Jefferson Le • November 9, 2021

Reviewing Nox’s popular menu items

Competition season is back

Melody Cui, Krish Dev, Gavin Hung, Minjae Kang, Jefferson Le, and Anika Sharma • October 31, 2021

Showcasing MVHS organizations in action

Leaders grapple with COVID-19 restrictions

Jefferson Le • September 25, 2021

Despite the cancellation of the Welcome Back and Homecoming Dances by the FUHSD district board due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, both Associated Student Body council and student class councils...