El Estoque

A fork in the road

Mallika Singh, Staff Writer • May 23, 2018

Living in Silicon Valley, the metaphorical heart of technology, STEM majors are very common at MVHS. Often, for some, it can be easy to forget that there are different career paths out there — outside...

The college process comes to a close

Mallika Singh • April 13, 2018

Seniors discuss the closing of the college process.

March for Our Lives: Just show up

Mallika Singh • March 26, 2018

My purpose at the San Jose March for Our Lives 2018

Unrealistic Expectations

Mallika Singh • March 8, 2018

People shouldn’t need to know what they want to do in life at 17 years old.

A blast from the past

Mallika Singh • March 7, 2018

The MVHS community reflects on the fear of nuclear war and history’s tendency to repeat itself.

Senior parking is for seniors, hence the name

Mallika Singh • February 2, 2018

Why senior parking is a bigger deal than what meets the eye.

Out of focus

Mallika Singh • February 1, 2018

MVHS students discuss how grades should appear on official transcripts

Reputations: Holiday Traditions

Mallika Singh • December 11, 2017

MVHS students discuss their holiday traditions

Politics over the table

Mallika Singh • December 9, 2017

t holiday family gatherings, the atmosphere is typically excited and warm. Hugs and warm greetings are exchanged as the family settles around the table. The conversation tends to start out lightly —...

Scouting for Equality: Boy and Girl Scouts respond to the latest changes surrounding the BSA

Mallika Singh • November 17, 2017

The inclusion of girls in the Boy Scouts of America starts a debate.

Applying to College

Mallika Singh • November 16, 2017

rom now until the end of the calendar year, seniors at MVHS will be in full-on college application mode. It’s no secret that things can get hectic during this time of the year. Take a look at what some...

What colleges want in students applying

Mallika Singh • October 20, 2017

t’s well known that colleges ask for the, GPA, SAT scores and AP test scores of their applicants. They want numbers. Numbers make it easy to compare students. Admissions officers can look at applicants...