El Estoque

Trade talks

Samika Bhatkar and Mihir Vishwarupe • March 20, 2023

Exploring the recent trades in the NBA and issues in basketball free agency

Scramble to amble

Samika Bhatkar and Angela Zhang • February 8, 2023

Examining the effects of the new Pedestrian Scramble

Boys Basketball loses to Milpitas High School 58-51

Samika Bhatkar, Kathryn Foo, and Alyssa Yang • January 29, 2023

Matadors fall short in securing a win in a close game

Mustang to Matador

Samika Bhatkar and Krish Dev • December 22, 2022

FUHSD Board passes proposal to help with MVHS’s declining enrollment

Metro Boomin proves producer albums shouldn’t be disregarded in “Heroes and Villains”

Samika Bhatkar • December 9, 2022

“Heroes and Villains” rich and dark ambiance perfectly pairs masterful production with feature artists

It’s just a choice

Samika Bhatkar and Jiya Singh • November 17, 2022

Religious head coverings are common in many religions, like turbans in Sikhism, kapps for the Amish and tichels in Judaism. In Islam, hijabs, which cover the neck and head are one of several headcoverings...

MVHS Band and Orchestra capture Halloween spirit in its Fall Concert

Samika Bhatkar • October 31, 2022

The MVHS Band and Orchestra hosted its first concert of the year in the school’s auditorium on Friday, Oct. 28. The Fall Concert titled “Incantations and Dances” was performed by four instrumental...

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Chiran Arumugam, Samika Bhatkar, Dahlia Schilling, Jiya Singh, Aashi Venkat, and Anabelle Walker • October 10, 2022

Understanding thoughts behind fashion and social media advertising

Why are consumers fixated on apparel logos?

Chiran Arumugam and Samika Bhatkar • October 9, 2022

Business teacher Lenore Espanola, a self-proclaimed fashion enthusiast, says she looks out for changing trends among what students are wearing. “Right now I see girls wearing a combination of an...

“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is an unethical monstrosity

Samika Bhatkar and Aashi Venkat • October 8, 2022

Examining the internet’s disturbing obsession with Jeffrey Dahmer

“Entergalactic” is nothing out of the ordinary

Samika Bhatkar • October 6, 2022

Despite its tranquil production and lyricism, “Entergalactic” fails to stand on its own

Teachers take on new positions

Samika Bhatkar, Meggie Chen, Kathryn Foo, Darpan Singh, Mihir Vishwarupe, and Angela Zhang • September 9, 2022

Alongside a group of fellow AP teachers, Biology teacher Lora Lerner spent four days of her summer at AP Summer Institute gaining familiarity with curriculum and labs as she prepared to trade in one session...