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El Estoque's Features and Opinion section explore gender dynamics and women's impact

By Jonah Chang, Radhika Dharmapurikar, Suryansh Gupta, Jillian Ju, Leo Lee and Alexandra Qiu

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BEYOND BOUNDARIES

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Beautiful

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Elective cosmetic surgery reveals the complexity of modern beauty standards

Perspectives differ on the role of social pressures and personal choice surrounding cosmetic surgery

By Radhika Dharmapurikar and Jillian Ju

Photo Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar

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Relatable

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Exaggerated video game character designs reinforce harmful beauty standards

Hypermasculine and oversexualized characters create unrealistic expectations and contribute to gender stereotypes

By Jonah Chang

Photo courtesy of Nintendo

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Mindful

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By Alexandra Qiu

Casual use of gendered slang reinforces harmful stereotypes while undermining empathy

We need to start rethinking gendered language

Graphic | Alexandra Qiu

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Inspiring

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By Suryansh Gupta and Leo Lee

In honor of Women’s History Month, teachers share stories of women who have impacted them

Women who have inspired MVHS staff

Photo courtesy of Belinda Olson

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