El Estoque

One step forward, two steps back

Melody Cui and Mikaylah Du • May 9, 2022

Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.

LGBTQ rights

Taryn Lam • April 23, 2022

Students share their thoughts about relevant LGBTQ issues

Redefining Music

Shivani Verma • May 22, 2021

Exploring the impact of LGBTQ+ representation in the music industry on listeners

Embracing gender inclusivity in light of “Zoomcoming” court nominations

Mira Wagner, Staff Writer • March 6, 2021

n 2020 alone, American society underwent many changes, ranging from an unforeseen pandemic to a high-stakes presidential election. Simultaneously, recent shifts within the LGBTQ+ community were implemented...

Queer Characters are Absent in Bollywood Films

Anika Sharma • January 23, 2021

Examining the lack of queer representation in Bollywood

Overstepping the boundary

Shivani Madhan and Kripa Mayureshwar • December 5, 2020

Examining the implications of the BL industry with regards to the LGBTQ+ community

To Elliot

Anika Sharma • December 5, 2020

Reflecting on Elliot Page and my own experiences with Coming Out

Coming out

Mikaylah Du, Staff Writer • October 11, 2020

Exploring what it means to express oneself

Facing internalized homophobia

Collin Qian and Alyssa Hui • February 8, 2020

How MVHS students and teachers deal with internalized homophobia

The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment

Zara Iqbal, Sreya Kumar, and Jasmine Lee • November 15, 2019

Individuals share experiences and perspectives on the popular phrase

Meet the students of the annual GSA Panel

Dhruvika Randad • May 24, 2019

On May 13, the MVHS Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted their weekly Monday lunch meeting to begin preparations for the annual GSA panel presented to Biology and Physiology classes, held on Friday,...

Step out into sunshine

Dhruvika Randad • October 25, 2018

To celebrate LGBTQ+ awareness and acceptance, MVHS’ Gender Sexuality and Alliance (GSA), held its biggest event of the year: National Coming Out Day. The door, courtesy of the drama department, was garnished...