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Rongyi Lin and Chiaki Vanasupa hold the Bring Back Japanese poster | Photo by Ethan Eisler
Japanese language students push to keep Japanese class
Students fight to keep Japanese at MVHS in the face of declining enrollment
October 19, 2024
MVHS and Saratoga High School football players go head-to-head in the Homecoming game on Oct. 4.
Ambulance called on field after injury during Homecoming game
October 14, 2024

A Saratoga High School player was severely injured during MVHS’ Homecoming football game against SHS...

Junior Vaishnavi Katukam cools herself off by drinking some water
Cupertino faces record-setting temperatures
October 9, 2024

The week of Sept. 29 saw the highest temperatures recorded in Cupertino, with peak temperatures reaching...

The City of Cupertino hosts the 11th annual Bike Fest
The City of Cupertino hosts the 11th annual Bike Fest
October 1, 2024

EE: The City of Cupertino held the 11th annual Fall Bike Fest on Saturday, Sept. 28. At 9 a.m., booth...

The world map pinboard in ELD room C206 represents the home countries of MVHS students | Samuel Teo
Students face unique challenges when going abroad for college
The process of applying to staying abroad for college poses significant challenges to students
October 16, 2024
Photo given courtesy of Lofn Young | Used with permission
Vocal Music Director Lofn Young opens up about their name change
October 3, 2024

EE: Hey there, I’m Samika Bhatkar! Thanks for tuning in today. I’ll be sitting down with Lofn Young,...

Senior Aradhana Sekar looks up information on Study Buddies on the MVHS website.
The impact of Study Buddies on the MVHS community
September 29, 2024

Instead of heading home after the final bell rings, senior Madeline Ischo makes her way to the B-building,...

The path to citizenship
The path to citizenship
September 29, 2024
An inside look at the complexities of citizenship in the U.S.
We all need a way to relax, this tree next to the railroad on Stevens Creek Boulevard is mine
A tree hugger's dilemma
How trees made me comfortable with my uncertain future
October 10, 2024
Illustration by David Wang | Used with permission
A violinist’s hickey
October 8, 2024

The surface of my skin, right under my left jawbone, bears a noticeable dark mark. Sometimes it turns...

Staff Editorial: Missing pieces
Staff Editorial: Missing pieces
September 29, 2024

The crowd on the movie screen flickers as they double over in laughter, sharing an inside joke that flies...

Graphic by Varun Singh
Pride or pretense?
September 29, 2024

In 2023, Target faced serious backlash after anti-LGBTQ+ riots targeted their recently released...

Coco dances on stage as Clair Clair sings the chorus to their hit song “My Girl” under blue strobe lights. | Photo by Meghna Dixit
Coco and Clair Clair’s ‘Girl’ tour charms audiences with an exciting yet down-to-earth performance
The duo’s high energy and eagerness to engage with fans brings them closer to their supporters, balancing out the poor audience etiquette and lack of decent visual effects
October 19, 2024
To many, hair is a lot more than just  a physical trait. Hair holds memories, stories, laughter and more. Illustration by Grace Lin
A change to dye for
October 18, 2024

Seoyeon Lee Junior Seoyeon Lee was first introduced to hair dye back in seventh grade, when she noticed...

Following 2021’s “Optimist” and a series of scattered singles, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” is FINNEAS’ second album. The music video for the title track shows FINNEAS falling down an elevator shaft and getting hit by a car, representing his emotions in a frustrating relationship. Interscope Records | Used with permission
‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ is a far cry from fulfilling
October 16, 2024
Despite the restricted lyrics, FINNEAS seems focused on creating a tender atmosphere with the instrumentals and vocals more than anything else.
Graphic by Isabelle Kok
Homecoming 2024
October 13, 2024

Filled with nostalgic references and bonding opportunities, Homecoming 2024 let Monta Vista celebrate...

Junior and forward Monisha Preetham dribbles past an SHS player along the sideline.
Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 3-0
Matadors struggle on the defensive end
October 21, 2024
Junior Emily Lin prepares to pass the ball to a teammate.
Girls Water Polo falls 14-5 to Fremont High School
October 21, 2024

Varsity Girls Water Polo fell to Fremont High School 14-5 on Thursday, Oct. 17. FHS scored several points...

Junior Suhan Hajela attempts to score on a Cupertino High School defender.
Varsity Boys Water Polo falls to Cupertino High School 11-6
October 12, 2024

Varsity Boys Water Polo lost to Cupertino High School 11-6 on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Senior and utility player...

Junior Krish Kotecha readies himself to hike the ball and start the game.
Varsity football ties Saratoga High School 27–27 in the Homecoming game
October 10, 2024

Varsity Football tied with Saratoga High School 27-27 at the Homecoming game Friday, Oct. 4. SHS started...

Volume 55, Issue 1, October 2, 2024
Volume 55, Issue 1, October 2, 2024