![Time Out! Ep. 26: Stanley Du](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC_0212-1200x800.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 26: Stanley Du
Stanley Du’s talks about his journey with basketball
![Theres more to a journey than the destination...or chicken wings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chicken-wing.png)
Just wing it
How I learned the importance of patience when thinking about my future
![Sports culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-Sports-culture-1200x675.jpg)
Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
![All in](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/export-2-1200x857.png)
All in
How no-cut sports impact athletes, teams and coaches
![Varsity Boys Volleyball reached the CIF NorCal Championships for the first time in five years, where they placed second overall.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC2574-1200x800.jpeg)
Boys Volleyball falls 3-2 to Leigh High School in the DIII CIF NorCal Championship Final
Matadors earn a runner-up placement in the championship finals
![History lecturer Meg Eppel Gudgeirsson reflects on Americas most marginalized communities and how their overlooked experiences provided invaluable insight on developments in America’s history.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC1985-1200x800.jpeg)
The stories we tell: Monta Vista TEDX host annual spring conference
Monta Vista TEDX invites four guest speakers to share their experiences
![College bound](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-29-at-12.29.10-PM-1200x732.png)
College bound
Exploring the changing landscape of higher education
![Graphic by Aletheia Ju](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/234567-1200x983.png)
Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action may have substantial long term effects on admissions
The removal of factoring in race for college applications extends beyond California
![It wasnt until high school when I finally learned about how to use a DSLR camera.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/camera-1.png)
Cracking a smile
Overcoming my aversion to trying new things
![Raising Funds](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fundraisers-Package-Cover-1200x675.png)
Raising Funds
MVHS student groups raise money through creative fundraisers
![Local Kitchens is located less than a mile from MVHS, making it a popular choice among students. Photo | Eric Zhou](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/localkitchens-1200x900.jpg)
Eating Local
Local Kitchens aims to help MVHS students raise money
![The Girl’s Basketball Team pose for a team photo after winning the CCS finals against Christopher High School. Photo courtesy of Clara Fan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9669-1200x801.jpg)
Girls Basketball wins the CCS Championship for the first time in over 30 years
The team reflects on their journey to the finals game
![Unfolding Cupertino City Limits](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/last-one.png)
Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
![Graphic by Aletheia Ju](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/housing1-e1706419303290-1200x1071.png)
Elusive living
Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence
All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS
Holiday on main street
Cupertino Main Street hosts annual tree lighting
![Reflecting on modern values](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Featured-image-reflecting-on-modern-values-copy.png)
Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
![Star-studded activism](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-09-at-9.06.52-PM.png)
Star-studded activism
Exploring the flawed expectation for celebrities to share political opinions
![Cross-country and badminton were the two sports that I competed in during middle school.
Photo illustration by Aidan Ruan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-09-at-5.05.10-PM-1200x861.png)
Past the finish line
How quitting cross country helped me understand the importance of passion
![Sophomores Zoe and Lelani Laruelle pose after winning a tennis match. Photo courtesy of Zoe Laruelle. | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0329737A-7034-4346-AA89-61992ED971A8-e1699076936398.jpg)
Sophomore Standouts: Lelani and Zoe Laruelle
Exploring the experiences of twins Lelani and Zoe Laruelle in their tennis journey
![Power napping played an important role in fixing my sleep schedule.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bateri-1200x857.png)
Napping 101
How take a nap and fix your sleep schedule
![Senior Darya Pereverzeva weaves past an SHS defender to score a goal.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_1751-2-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Water Polo loses 18-5 against Saratoga High School
The Matadors lose their first home game of the season
![Hi Barbie!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/l-intro-1690216485-1200x674.jpg)
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”
![Committed!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20220906-IMG_7632-1-900x600.jpg)
Committed!
Exploring the journeys of three college recruits for their respective sports
![Seeing students most unpopular opinions](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-01-at-2.10.33-PM-900x458.png)
Man on the street: Unpopular opinions
Asking students what their most unpopular opinion is
![Denny Dong poses for a photo with Menlo School runner Justin Petre. Petre and Dong placed first and second respectively at the CCS semifinals 800 meter event. Photo courtesy of Denny Dong | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52898202620_98ca6b5c7f_o-900x600.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 5: Denny Dong
Exploring Denny Dong’s growth as a runner and his future with the team
![The Oscars have diversified over the years, nominating more global films in categories other than Best International Foreign Feature](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_9108-900x600.jpg)
And the Oscar goes to…
Examining how international films are popularizing in America
![Senior Adi Mellacheruvu swims in Boys 500-yard freestyle, placing fifth with a time of 6:29.11.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-06-at-10.21.15-PM-900x721.png)
Swim falls to Los Gatos High School in the third meet of the season 221-114
Several matadors achieve CCS qualifying times despite loss
![Illustration by Mikaylah Du](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Untitled_Artwork-1-1-628x900.png)
Triple Threat
Examining the increase in COVID-19, RSV and the seasonal flu after the mid year break
![Passing Proposition 28](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_5098-900x675.jpg)
Passing Proposition 28
What the California Proposition 28 means for MVHS art programs
![Sophomore Lotus Wu dances with her brother in the first annual Family Jam, a group dance featuring MVDT members and their families.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_5365-900x600.jpg)
MV Dance Team hosts “Santa’s Workshop”
Student dance groups perform in the annual Winter Showcase
![Senior Aashna Patel adds a star to the wall of field hockey‘s space-themed team room. Photo by](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/309412092_1119327139022897_3047483208367657861_n-4-900x672.jpg)
All decked out
Fall sports athletes share about team rooms