
Staff Editorial: Defined by the algorithm
Feeding into social media algorithms restricts people from exploring different facets of their evolving identity

“Hashtag activism” is not enough
Selective and surface-level activism leaves real issues unresolved

MVHS explores how social media is changing the idea of love
The MVHS community discusses how social media has affected the way teens perceive and pursue love

2024 Year in Review
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section revisits significant pop culture media from 2024

What the ick?
MVHS students reflect on the implications of toxic relationship terms

Toxicity on social media
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media

Behind the punchline
Jokes about sexual harassment trivialize the issue

Toxic humor in memes downplays crimes committed by celebrities
Internet culture needs to take celebrity crime more seriously

Social media’s toxic algorithm is harming artists
Social media stifles the way we create art

Women insulting other women online enables toxic internalized misogyny
Women should avoid insulting other women’s appearance to combat toxic misogyny

The popularity of adult content reflects audience maturity
R-rated movies have become popular, especially with young audiences
Is less a loss?
Why the viral “underconsumption core” trend has a net negative impact