El Estoque

Movie: ‘The Great Gatsby’ is extravagant but not great

Angela Wang • May 15, 2013

This star-studded cinematic remake of America’s favorite classic fails to deliver. The optimism, excitement and fanfare that surrounded “The Great Gatsby” before its May 10 release is rivaled...

Money matters: Thrift culture

Angela Wang • May 4, 2013

In order to lower the costs associated with shopping, students turn to thrift shops for fashionable apparel.

Movie: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ is an impressive act

Angela Wang • March 11, 2013

The wizard lives up to the expectations of the people of Oz and of viewers watching his journey on the big screen.

Instagram: Course Information Fair

Angela Wang • March 1, 2013

Seniors leave campus during the annual course information fair for MVHS’ continuing students

Blue Pearl held on Feb. 15

Angela Wang • February 25, 2013

MVHS’s annual 1920s themed dance entertained students with jazz music and swing dancing. On Feb. 15, Leadership held the annual Blue Pearl at the school gym. In total, 253 tickets were sold...

FBLA holds first ever Baby Benefit Bash on Feb. 2

Angela Wang • February 5, 2013

FBLA chapters from MVHS, Homestead, Lynbrook and Cupertino High Schools raise money for March of Dimes. On Feb. 1, MVHS’ FBLA chapter, along with those of Cupertino, Homestead and Lynbrook High...

MUSIC: ‘Masterworks and Showtunes’

Angela Wang • February 1, 2013

Music department performs classical and Broadway music at the annual Winter Concert.

Franish Mashup incorporates Spanish and French in one social

Angela Wang • December 1, 2012

On Nov. 30, French and Spanish Honor Societies gathered in Staff Lounge for a first collaborative social.

Jewish Student Union culturally Jewish, religiously diverse

Angela Wang • November 1, 2012

New club embraces ethnic and religious differences in unique educational setting

Hatching a solution

Angela Wang • October 26, 2012

City Council confirms strategy for geese problem at council meeting on Oct. 16

Laptops won’t be carted away anytime soon

Angela Wang • October 8, 2012

Netbook carts will continue to be used despite the difficulties they pose Senior Nicholas Chen first encountered “education-enhancing“ technology in a chemistry lab last year. Former chemistry...

MOVIE:‘Looper’ stuns in circular motion

Angela Wang • September 29, 2012

Rian Johnson’s science-fiction blockbuster adds new twists to the genre