![MVs Family History](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/toptop-1200x544.png)
MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
![Khairunnisa Shaikh (left) sits with her daughter, Afroza Khan (middle) and her sister. Photo courtesy of Afsheen Khan, used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/afhsene--e1717040970154.jpeg)
Down to the roots
Senior Afsheen Khan’s family share their family history
![Junior Sravik Sajja prepares to bat.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_9931-1200x800.jpg)
Varsity Baseball beats Lynbrook High School 9-4
Matadors dominate the game with a superb second-inning
![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
![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
![Freshman Celene Chen browses through clothes in the sweaters and jackets section. Photo courtesy of Sophia D’Sa, Jillian Ju and Shannon Yu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_0895-1200x918.jpg)
Fashion finds its second act
Drama department hosts its first “New Year, New Me” thrift store fundraiser
![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
![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
![I’m not taking it today](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2471.jpg)
“I’m not taking it today”
Uncovering how the usage of extension policies can impact classroom dynamics
![Graphic by Lillian Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design.png)
Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
![Monta Vista librarys fiction section contains a large number of romance novels, including Love Time Infinity.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6198-1-1200x861.jpg)
The romance renaissance
Exploring how the increased consumption of romance books impacts readers
![Graphic by Abha Dash](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-17-at-10.15.48 PM-1200x979.png)
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
![Last one, fast one](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-08-at-1.52.21-PM-e1696798491916-1200x802.png)
Last one, fast one
Behind the scenes of the Class of 2024’s Homecoming skit
![Sophomore Monisha Preetham attempts to gain possession of the ball from an opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8988-3-1-e1694654596856-1200x909.jpg)
Field Hockey wins 5-0 against Wilcox High School
Matadors dominate in their first league game of the season
![Academic experieces may range across classes based on how coherent curriculum is implemented.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-1-e1693633458551-1200x691.jpg)
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’