
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

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

‘Godspeed’ blesses listeners with its revelry
The Blessed Madonna’s first album overflows with life

At a passing glance
Rejecting the idea of passing can help us embrace our identities

‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ is a far cry from fulfilling
FINNEAS’ second album is a vulnerable shot in the dark

Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a double dose of pure delusion
The ‘Joker’ sequel is a pathetic shadow of its former self