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Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.
During a pause in his live forging demonstration, blacksmith Lester Markarian explains the techniques he used to create a handle.
“Paint It Black” makes its exit
The West Bay Community Band, displaying patriotic flair, delivers a performance to commence the ceremony. The MVHS Band provided the stands and chairs for the musicians.
NEWS
During a pause in his live forging demonstration, blacksmith Lester Markarian explains the techniques he used to create a handle.
Forging demonstration lights up Baer Blacksmith Shop
Restored historical Cupertino shop holds monthly blacksmithing demonstration
November 28, 2023
The West Bay Community Band, displaying patriotic flair, delivers a performance to commence the ceremony. The MVHS Band provided the stands and chairs for the musicians.
Veterans Day Ceremony 2023
November 14, 2023

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony took place at...

School safety
School safety
November 7, 2023

Sophomore Margaux Hideliza Mojica works on their math homework assignment.
Divided mathematics
November 7, 2023

The California Department of Education published a...

FEATURES
Cupertinos natural treasure
Cupertino's natural treasure
Exploring the ways McClellan Ranch Preserve educates the community on the environment
November 30, 2023
Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.
From addiction to recovery
November 29, 2023

Dylan Nguyen · From addiction to recoverydoc   Transcript: AC:...

Elders in volunteering
Elders in volunteering
November 21, 2023
Exploring the impact and experiences of volunteers in Cupertino
Experienced educators
Experienced educators
November 17, 2023

OPINION
Graphic | Michelle Zheng
Shifting away from electric vehicles
We need more than green vehicles to prevent climate change
November 29, 2023
Hopeful Tendencies
Hopeful Tendencies
November 23, 2023

“A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain...

What did you get?
What did you get?
November 21, 2023

It’s fifth period and your teacher hands back the...

The ethics of college applications become shaky when the growth and empathy that colleges look for is performative and unauthentic. Graphic |
Performative Growth
November 20, 2023

Many college essay prompts ask to see some sort of...

SPORTS
Senior Ruchir Banerjee jumps above an opponent for a layup attempt.
Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt 70-21 in its third game of the season
The Matadors dominate throughout the entire game
November 29, 2023
Fighting spirit
Fighting spirit
November 27, 2023

SY: Hello everyone! My name is Shannon Yu and I’m...

Senior and point guard Matthew Lau jumps to score the ball over a defender.
Boys Basketball defeats Willow Glen High School 55-45
November 25, 2023

Varsity Boys Basketball defeated Willow Glen High School...

Sophomore and forward Sean Foo defends an opponent.
Boys Basketball falls to The King’s Academy 58-42
November 18, 2023

Varsity Boys Basketball fell to The King’s Academy...

ENTERTAINMENT
Junior Siyona Kathuria and her friends pose for a photo dressed in traditional Indian clothing for her 16th birthday party. Photo courtesy of Preeti Kathuria.
Sari, not sorry
Understanding the significance of traditional Indian apparel and cultural appreciation within the Indian American community
November 30, 2023
Outside exterior of Peets Coffee shop at Saratoga
Unwrapping seasonal menu items at Peet’s Coffee
November 23, 2023

  El Estoque visited the Peet's Coffee establishment...

“Paint It Black” makes its exit
“Paint It Black” makes its exit
November 23, 2023

MV Marching Band performed its 2023 fall show, "Paint...

Audience member freshman Beck Poltronetti rejects senior Ananya Nadathur by handing the flower back after her serenade in her self-written play, “Swiftie Serenade.”
MV Drama’s “Neo-Futurists” play takes center stage
November 20, 2023

Monta Vista’s Drama department held its 2023 fall...

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Exploring the ways McClellan Ranch Preserve educates the community on the environment Reporting by Mihir Vishwarupe
Marching Band and Color Guard hold final home show of the year Reporting by Ethan Kellogg and Lillian Wang
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