El Estoque

How Rich Brian’s success shatters a status quo

Daniel Lin • February 17, 2018

Rich Brian becoming the first Asian to ever reach #1 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart represents a stride in accepting Asians in American media

My problem with the b-word

Daniel Lin • December 13, 2017

"B*tch" is a term strongly prejudiced against women, and that makes it misogynistic

Smash club hosts its farewell tournament

Daniel Lin • May 26, 2017

At MV Smash club, one can expect to hear the usual cacophony of button presses and flicking of joysticks, along with the atmosphere of both friendly and competitive gameplay. But on May 19th, something...

Red Cross around the world: An infographic

Daniel Lin • May 26, 2017

A glimpse into the humanitarian efforts of the Red Cross, from hosting blood drives to fighting Ebola in Africa.

Sunday Project: Christmas in the Park

Daniel Lin • December 31, 2016

VERGE: What to avoid in college essay writing

Daniel Lin • December 9, 2016

Staff and students describe the “don’ts” of essay writing.

Students lead global enterprise by organizing hackathons

Daniel Lin • November 4, 2016

hile some students were enjoying the hot summer afternoons with their friends at the beach, studying for standardized tests and attending summer programs, juniors Shiv Ansal and Avik Jain were taking on...

Aesthetics: Through the lens

Daniel Lin • October 21, 2016

MVHS students give their insights into how and why they maintain their feed

THE WHISPER OF A DREAM: What the American Dream means to parents, students and teachers

Daniel Lin • October 2, 2016

America's roots are deeply engrained in the immigrants that arrived there. From the Pilgrims' first landing in the 17th century to the plight of the Irish peoples in the mid-19th century, the movement...