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The whiteboard in the Career Center is crammed with the names of colleges from around the nation. To the left of the board is the traditional college acceptances list that Career Center Liaison Miriam Taba has maintained for the past seven years. To the right is the college denials list that Taba has just started this year. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

‘College Denials’ list up in the Career Center

Soumya Kurnool • April 28, 2013
After failed attempts at creating a wall of college rejection letters at MVHS, college denials are now documented alongside college acceptances.
Remembering Ruben

Remembering Ruben

Soumya Kurnool • April 10, 2013
He was our Campus Supervisor for over 15 years, but his title does not begin to capture the imapct he had on the school community
Charged with senioritis

Charged with senioritis

Soumya Kurnool • April 10, 2013
A prior goody two-shoes gets caught red-handed mid-snooze
That’ll be one order of nostalgia, please

That’ll be one order of nostalgia, please

Soumya Kurnool • February 15, 2013
That’ll be one order of nostalgia, please
Junior Angela Inn makes her way over to Los Altos High Schools territory, only to be met with opposition from LAHSs powerful defense on Jan. 11. In situations like this, the Lady Mats failed to maintain possession of the ball, which in part prevented MVHS from scoring and led to their 0-2 loss. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

Girls soccer: Third scoreless game in a row for Lady Mats

Soumya Kurnool • January 15, 2013
Despite an aggressive start against Los Altos High School, MVHS lost 0-2.
GIRLS SOCCER: Preseason opener ends in 1-1 tie

GIRLS SOCCER: Preseason opener ends in 1-1 tie

Soumya Kurnool • November 28, 2012
Matadors overcome communication problems in first half to tie Scotts Valley High School
NFL concussions should knock sense into our heads

NFL concussions should knock sense into our heads

Soumya Kurnool • November 25, 2012
With 3 NFL QBs out for several weeks, it’s a field day for concussion awareness for high school athletes
CAUTION: Grandma behind the wheel

CAUTION: Grandma behind the wheel

Soumya Kurnool • November 19, 2012
Columnist gets driving lessons in the hopes of driving better than she does in MarioKart
Whats on your plate?

What’s on your plate?

Soumya Kurnool • November 19, 2012

Food culture is how we approach our daily meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — and what they mean to us socially. At MVHS, the way we eat does not fit the dictionary definition of each meal; rather,...

WHAT!?! Soumya Kurnool is in a relationship! But thats only supposed to happen after she scrubs the toilet with a toothbrush... Illustration by Shuyi Qi.

Grandpa Kurnool, where art thou?

Soumya Kurnool • October 26, 2012
Crazy columnist starts a relationship on Facebook and regrets it immensely
Even though the youth are one of the least engaged of age groups when it comes to politics, students like juniors Joyce Tien and Pradnya Narkhede have immersed themselves into the political process for volunteering for a political campaign. Illustration by Shuyi Qi.

On the campaign trail

Soumya Kurnool • October 26, 2012
Students volunteer for the Obama campaign, gaining insight into the process of politics
Second presidential debate a step towards youth engagement

Second presidential debate a step towards youth engagement

Soumya Kurnool • October 17, 2012
Town hall style presidential debate more student-friendly
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