
The future of press freedom
The White House tightens control over media access, raising concerns about press freedom, government censorship and the future of transparent journalism

BREAKING: MVHS receives threats, prompting early dismissal and the cancellation of Career Day
Emails warning students and staff of bombs on campus mark the third set of threatening emails in the 2024-2025 school year

Beyond the surface
The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment

‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ is Valentine’s Day slop
Let’s hope Drake won’t meet anyone’s madre anytime soon with his immature and juvenile lyricism

Journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite wins the 2025 National High School Journalism Adviser of the Year
Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque adviser with the national honor

Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Lynbrook High School 65-63
Matadors lose to the Vikings due to a devastating last minute shot

San Francisco hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. march
Participants march a mile down Third Street in commemoration of King and the Civil Rights Movement

Cupertino holds sixth annual Cupertino Spelling Bee
Youth Activity Board holds an educational event for elementary schoolers

MVHS alum Ruri Kobayakawa’s journey as a firefighter
Firefighter Ruri Kobayakawa shares the triumphs and challenges she's had in the fire service

LIVE COVERAGE: Cupertino City Council Elections
Live updating coverage of the local election between Kitty Moore, Ray Wang, Rod Sinks, Hung Wei, Gilbert Wong, Barry Chang and Claudio Bono

Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Lowell High School in the second game of NorCal playoffs
The Matadors maintain momentum after a strong start to claim all three sets

BREAKING: MVHS students and staff shelter in place after an email threatens school shooting
Administrators and staff received an alarming email from an anonymous source