Anish Vasudevan, Co-editor-in-chief
The NFL is dumb
The league is failing to take care of its most valuable players
A & K Podcast: 2020 NFL Draft
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan analyze the 2020 NFL draft
Introversion and Extraversion
Exploring the different aspects of introversion and extraversion in high school.
Technology not so much to the rescue
How extroverts are dealing with the COVID-19 shelter-in-place
Technology not so much to the rescue
How extroverts are dealing with the COVID-19 shelter-in-place
Lowering the primary voting age
Why 17 year olds should be able to vote in primaries nationwide
‘3.15.20’ review: Exploring Childish Gambino’s last album
Childish Gambino delivers somewhat dull final studio album
Ending toxic masculinity
How we can change a negative concept ingrained in our culture
A & K Podcast: NFL Free Agency 2020
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan analyze the first week of NFL Free Agency
Kamyar and Anish on the streets: Super Bowl 54 recap
Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan interview 49er's fans about the team's Super Bowl loss
Breakfast with veterans
The American Studies class holds its annual event with war veterans
Boys volleyball: MVHS takes commanding win against Lynbrook HS
The Matadors beat LHS in straight sets in its first home game of the season
Remembering Kobe Bryant
MVHS reacts to the death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant
MVHS students react to Kobe Bryant’s death
Students react to the death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant
A & K Podcast: Super Bowl recap
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan analyze the result of Super Bowl 54
Ball in the family
Sisters Emi and Kelli Kosakura share the girls varsity basketball court
A & K Podcast: R.I.P. Kobe Bryant
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan discuss the passing of Kobe Bryant
A & K Podcast: Super Bowl preview
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan break down what to expect in the Super Bowl
Sports dynasties: The rise and fall
At times, an athlete must come to terms with their team’s dynasty coming to an end, while others face the pressure of trying to maintain the legacy their predecessors had left behind.
Maintaining the golden standard
Boys volleyball dominated the sport’s landscape over the last two years
Girls soccer: MVHS draws against Milpitas HS 0-0
In its fourth league matchup of the season, MVHS ties against Milpitas HS
A & K Podcast: NFL playoffs conference championships
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan break down the conference championships in the NFL playoffs
Switching Sides
Exploring how certain MVHS athletes handle playing different sports
A & K Podcast: NFL playoffs divisional round
El Estoque staff members Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan break down the divisional round of the NFL playoffs
A familiar face
DJ Kobza returns to coach MVHS boys basketball
Girls soccer: Matadors draw against Valley Christian HS 0-0
MVHS ties against Valley Christian HS in second preseason game
Dear football,
The lessons I learned from “the game of life”
Inkbox
The recent rise in popularity of semi-permanent tattoos
Our cultures in food
Exploring the cultural significance of Asian food and its representation in America
Kanye West’s album “Jesus is King” is 27 minutes in heaven
West’s newest gospel-inspired project shows a transformation of his work
The resurgence of Mario Kart
Nintendo releases a mobile version of Mario Kart
Being Priscilla
Delving into junior Priscilla Tom’s dance career
Homecoming 2019: Behind the scenes
A backstage exploration into the preparations of each class
Homecoming Skits 2019
Cartoon themes emerge through class skits during Homecoming week
Travis Scott: the unique sound of “Highest in the Room”
Rapper Travis Scott improves from previous work with new single “Highest in the Room”
Only ears
Why podcasts have become a staple source of entertainment for the MVHS community
Running out of time
A football player’s opinion on the declining numbers of MVHS football and the temporary loss of the junior varsity team
The rise of VSCO girls
How a new fashion trend from TikTok has made its way into MVHS
Behind the controller
How students and faculty at MVHS use and perceive video games
MVHS community’s podcast picks
Members of MVHS share their favorite podcasts
Construction delays on McClellan
Unexpected underground utilities issues push back bike lane completion date
Puppy Profile
How MVHS students and teachers view Instagram accounts for dogs
To fight or not to fight
Exploring combat sports culture in the Bay Area, and its effect on MVHS students and faculty
Buying Local
Exploring local businesses in Cupertino
Neverending Lists: MVHS students talk about their buckets lists
MVHS students discuss their goals for the summer and before graduation
Madness in March: Sports Analytics Club’s bracket competition
Sports Analytics Club conducts its first March Madness competition at MVHS
The veteran talk
American studies project features veteran interviews
Playing with style
How the sporting landscape has embraced sneaker culture at MVHS
Softball: MVHS loses to Gunn HS in second home game of the season
MVHS struggles to come back against Gunn HS ultimately losing 8-4
Boys volleyball: MVHS beats Saratoga HS in straight sets
MVHS claims win after devastating loss against SHS last season
Boys volleyball: MVHS glides past Lynbrook HS in first home game
MVHS wins in straight sets after returning from San Diego tournament
Talking trash: How MVHS players and spectators influence gameplay
What happens on the court is completely up to players themselves. But, spectators enjoy impacting the play through distractions and chants
Girls soccer: MVHS falls to WHS on Senior Night
Matadors lose 1-4 to WHS in the last home game of the season
Boys Soccer: MVHS loses in narrow Senior Night matchup against Cupertino HS
Matadors lose 1-0 to Cupertino HS in last home game of the season
Basketball: Matadors fall to Los Altos HS and Wilcox HS in aggressive back-to-back matchups
Basketball teams struggle in last home quad game of the season
A league above the rest
After a stellar 2017-18 season MVHS wrestling is facing new challenges competing in a higher division
Boys basketball: MVHS beats Lynbrook HS in the Battle for De Anza Boulevard
The Matadors dominate in quad match against Lynbrook HS in 66-57 win
Girls soccer: MVHS loses in tight match against Milpitas HS
Matadors fall in rough game by a score of 2-1
MVHS basketball teams lose intense matchups against Lynbrook HS
Girls and boys basketball lose in first league games of the season
Girls Soccer: MVHS edge out Branham HS in low scoring game
Matadors defeat BHS 1-0 in their first home game of the season
Cross Country: Girls team wins CCS championship at Salinas
Girls XC enjoys win after falling short last year
‘Creed 2’ review: An outstanding continuation of the ‘Rocky’ franchise
With a unique plotline and the introduction of new characters, this sequel surpassed the original