El Estoque

NEWS

PTSA grants enabled MV teachers and clubs to pursue projects and purchase needed resources. Photo illustration | Katrina Lin

MV PTSA awards classes and clubs mini grants to supplement curriculum

November 24, 2024

The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) awarded four grants in October to support several initiatives...

Teachers from the California Teachers Association attended the meeting in opposition to BP 6144. Many held pride flags and signs saying “Keep LGBTQ Students and Teachers Safe at CUSD!”

Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Cupertino Union School District Board passes Board Policy 6144

November 23, 2024

Intense debate over new school board policy BP 6144 dominated the atmosphere at the Cupertino Union School...

Junior Nirvika Choudhury guides students through an activity and discussion during the workshop. photo | Subin Ko

Cyber For Youth holds its first education workshop for freshmen

November 19, 2024

The cyber education organization educates students on digital safety through presentations and hands-on activities

FEATURES

OPINION

A planner details the week's events, emphasizing the hurdles of school life at MVHS. Photo | Zaid Naqvi

New mandatory courses limit exposure and expression through electives

November 3, 2024

Filling out course requests often proves to be a stressful and time-consuming process — from experiencing...

Denying students the right to vote in school board elections removes their voices from key issues. Illustration | Grace Lin

Staff Editorial: Students should be allowed to vote in FUHSD board elections

November 3, 2024

Restricting students from voting prevents them from having a say in the policies that directly affect their education and well-being

Tinfoil hats have been a symbol to represent paranoia conspiracy theorists have. The hats are worn with the belief that they will protect the brain from electromagnetic fields or mind control. Photo Illustration | Samika Bhatkar

Rumor has it

November 2, 2024

MVHS students and staff discuss the role of conspiracy theories in their lives

ENTERTAINMENT

The plot of “Red One” revolves around the kidnapping of winter demigod St. Nick and the attempt to rescue him just in time for Christmas. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures | Used with permission

‘Red One’ makes the naughty list of holiday films with charm

November 16, 2024

Warner Bros. Pictures kicked off the holiday festivities with its Christmas film “Red One” on Nov....

Tyler, the Creator poses on top of an airplane as he sings in the music video for "Thought I Was Dead". Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records | Used with permission

‘CHROMAKOPIA’ is Tyler, the Creator’s most personal and vibrant record yet

November 7, 2024

“Can you feel that light, inside? / Can you feel that fire?” — St. Chroma Set in a rustic, black-and-white...

Waterhouse dances as she performs “My Fun”

Suki Waterhouse charms her audience with an enchanting performance

November 3, 2024

Suki Waterhouse’s "The Sparklemuffin Tour" perfectly encapsulates fan’s expectations succeeding the release of her recent album

SPORTS

Senior Clara Fan poses with her family during her signing

MVHS athletes celebrate Division 1 National Signing Day

November 17, 2024

MVHS Student Athletic Senate holds a ceremony honoring commitments to Division 1 sports at universities

Senior and middle hitter Samantha Tong works with freshman and outside hitter Tracy He to block the ball from an opposing player.

Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Lowell High School in the second game of NorCal playoffs

November 16, 2024

Girls Volleyball defeated Lowell High School 3-0 in the second game of the DIII NorCal playoffs on Thursday,...

Time Out! Ep. 27: Kiana Mark

November 3, 2024

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