El Estoque

Nothing higher than truth: individuals reflect on the misportrayal of Hinduism

Shuvi Jha • December 11, 2017

Individuals reflect on the misportrayal of Hinduism in school setting

Excuses

Krishna Sunder • September 16, 2016

Ranging anywhere from “my dog ate my homework” to “I have a family reunion today,” excuses are a large part of how people sometimes cope with social and academic situations. In this package, we...

After their mission trip to King City in March, a small group of MVHS students decided to take their faith to school. They sit behind the swimming pool during brunch every Tuesday and Thursday and talk...

Let’s talk about sex: Sex and religion

Elizabeth Han • February 3, 2016

Students discuss the effect of religion on their view of sex

Let’s talk about sex: Religion and Sex Quiz

Andy Tu • February 3, 2016

How well do you know major religions’ views on sex?

Religion and tradition: Culture revealed through myths

Vivian Chiang • November 2, 2015

Two students share influential myths from their cultures

Religion and tradition: Religion quiz bowl

Devika Watave • October 26, 2015

Two pairs of students answer quiz questions about their religion

Religion and tradition: Take me to church

Itay Barylka • October 22, 2015

The flip of pages in a prayer book. Voices singing joyously in unison. The sound of wine being poured into a glass. The fervent call to action from a religious leader. The sound,or lack thereof, of people...

MVHS on: Religion

Meghna Gaddam • October 21, 2015

Student views on religious beliefs, disputes, and implications

First Amendment Challenge: Freedom of religion

Alina Abidi • February 23, 2015

Faith and fact don’t have to contradict in Science classes

Land of the free

Arifa Aziz • September 22, 2010

Is our community as tolerant as it claims to be? A month ago, in preparation for this issue, I started working on a story about the local Muslim community's plans to...

EE on Point: Into the Muslim community

Jiyoon Park • September 22, 2010

Muslim students speak out about their religion El Estoque on Point is the news section’s recurring feature aimed at soliciting student voices on controversial issues. The objective...