
Complicatedly related
How I learned to navigate my distant relationship with my brother

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

The sound of Black history
How Black culture has shaped music

Trauma? Let’s talk about it
How I learned to navigate using the term “trauma”

Creative currency
How capitalism shapes our art and media

Badvertising: how brands buy your allyship
Modern advertising capitalizes on the illusion of inclusivity

In Review: Volume 4, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment

So, does this mean we’re in love?
Learning to love the gray area between platonic and romantic

That’s so phasic
Shifting the way we address seasonal depression

MVHS senior Sudisha Kumar wins community service award from the City of Cupertino
The CREST Rising Star award recognizes an individual who has volunteered for three years or fewer