El Estoque

COVID-19 creates resource shortages for healthcare workers and community members

Andie Liu and Anjali Singh • April 6, 2020

Stanford and West Valley Community Services provide for those in need of assistance

A dead end: Exploring the way mental health issues are tackled at MVHS

Robert Liu • May 20, 2019

High test scores, newly renovated facilities and a handful of student wellness resources. From the outside, MVHS seems like the perfect school. The school’s academically thriving student body, however,...

School Resources

Helen Chao • April 9, 2018

Pros and cons: Using educational sites that are not endorsed by teachers

Karen Ma • March 9, 2018

Infographics by Karen Ma.

Bullying at MVHS: How can we fight bullying at MVHS?

Neha Ramchandani • October 29, 2013

[faq title="Q&A with Simone Becker"] [faq_question]What do you think bullying looks like at MVHS?[/faq_question] [faq_answer]At MVHS, it takes the shape of mainly academic bullying. So basically...

6 simple ways to conserve natural resources at school

Gabriella Monico • October 28, 2013

Aug. 20 of this year was Earth Overshoot Day, the day we have surpassed the amount of resources that could be sustainably used in a year. Each year we are are using up our year’s worth of supplies faster;...

When more means less

Alexandria Poh • November 9, 2011

Every chair at every table is filled. A long line forms for seats at a computer. Whether they are frantically cramming for an AP Biology quiz or trying to make some time for pleasure reading, many...

Students unaware of Career Center’s potential

Stephanie Chang • October 17, 2011

You have an open second. The library happens to be closed. What do you do? Off to the Career Center it is! The Career Center, a small office located at the foot of the A-building, was primarily...

Library budget cuts lead to loss of programs

Jacqueline Barr • December 4, 2009

Proquest, Netsupport, Oxford English Dictionary and CQ Researcher are all cut to save money On Dec. 1, American and World History teacher Bonnie Belshe's students frantically used Proquest, an online...