MVHS’ best friend
MVHS students share the roles that their pets have played in their lives
![Stanford students and community members create protest art projects to advocate for divestment.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/stanford-encampment-31-1200x800.jpg)
Universal unrest
College protesters intensify discourse on the Israel-Hamas war
![Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist opens the floor for applause following senior and concertmaster Amy Zheng’s violin solo for a concerto.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_5010-1200x800.jpg)
“Unto Greater Heights” closes the year on a high note
MVHS Music Department performs its Pops Concert as the final concert of the year
![A total solar eclipse was partially visible on Monday morning. At its peak, approximately 35% of the sun was obscured.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_7935-1200x800.jpg)
MVHS students and staff see part of a total eclipse
Solar eclipse covers most of the US
![Jariwala is currently teaching in the classroom while preparing to become a Teacher Mentor next year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_2714-1200x800.jpg)
Classroom to classroom
English Department Lead Monica Jariwala prepares to become a New Teacher Mentor for FUHSD
![Trustees Rosa Kim and Jeff Moe answer questions from the audience regarding FUHSD’s transition to By-Trustee-Area elections at the Feb. 12 MVHS Informational Session.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0047-1200x800.jpg)
Understanding the Trustee transition
FUHSD hosts information and feedback sessions as the transition to By-Trustee-Area elections continues
![MV students who submitted to PTSA Reflections had the opportunity to celebrate and receive certificates from MV Principal Ben Clausnitzer and Reflections co-chairs Cathy Chen and John Ling. Photo courtesy of John Ling | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7791-1200x800.jpg)
“I am hopeful because . . .”
Three MV students advance to the Council level of the PTSA Reflections program
![Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist takes a pause in directing the orchestra during its 2023 Winter Concert, “Forces of Nature.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_02401-copy-1200x886.jpg)
Striking the high note
John Gilchrist wins the Richard L. Levin Orchestra Educator Award
![Staff work to clear items and sweep the water out of the room with a machine.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_1320-1200x800.jpg)
MVHS Drama buildings flood during winter storm
Rainwater floods the Drama room and auditorium
![Junior Clara Fun jumps to shoot the ball during a varsity girls basketball game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_5769-2-1200x800.jpg)
Hitting the breaking point
Examining how athletes at MVHS have experienced and overcome burnout within their sports
![Protestors gather at Harry Bridges Plaza, San Francisco in a demonstration against the APEC convention.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0077-1-1200x800.jpg)
On the streets of SF
San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues
![The procession moves down Market St., protesting against the APEC 2023 summit in San Francisco.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2001-1200x800.jpg)
The voices against APEC
Demonstrators hit the streets in San Francisco to protest APEC 2023
![During a pause in his live forging demonstration, blacksmith Lester Markarian explains the techniques he used to create a handle.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5568-1200x800.jpg)
Forging demonstration lights up Baer Blacksmith Shop
Restored historical Cupertino shop holds monthly blacksmithing demonstration
![Kaiser Permanente workers and members of SEIU-UHW hit strike lines to protest an understaffing crisis, which was causing low wages and unsafe conditions for patients. Photo courtesy of SEIU-UHW | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20220917-857A1406-1200x800.jpg)
Strike out
Historic Kaiser Permanente strike reflects national healthcare understaffing crisis
![A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Searles Valley, California ruptured the road on Jul. 5, 2019. | Photo United States Geological Survey](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-30-at-12.22.44-PM-1200x747.png)
MVHS takes cover on International ShakeOut Day
Exploring local participation in earthquake preparedness
![FUHSD parents Rosario Rivera and Claudia Camacho listen to a live Spanish translation during the Boards Sept. 19 pre-mapping public hearing.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/board-meeting-920-13-1200x800.jpg)
Facing north
Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
![MVHS facilities staff are taking steps to address the ant infestations MVHS has dealt with for years.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-24-at-4.32.49-PM.png)
Getting antsy
Examining how ant infestations affect MVHS students and faculty
![Ming Wood prepares coffee for customers at the Moonwake Coffee Roasters’ booth.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image13-1200x800.png)
The stories behind the Cupertino Farmers Market
Highlighting the stories of the vendors and their products
![In August 2023, the choir room was still undergoing construction. | Photo by Giljoon Lee](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/con-27-1200x800.jpg)
Deconstructing construction
Breaking down school construction projects and how they impact MVHS staff
![Junior and El Estoque Features editor Dahlia Schilling enters data into TimelineJS, one of the multimedia tools El Estoque uses for its online content. Photo | Alyssa Yang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DSC_0135-1200x800.jpg)
El Estoque named NSPA finalists in 11 categories
National Scholastic Press Association honors MVHS news publication
![Finding my voice](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Finding-my-voice-2-900x600.png)
Finding my voice
Understanding how to let myself be heard
Man on the street: What are your NBA Finals predictions?
MVHS students share which teams they think will win the 2023 NBA playoffs
![Kim, dressed in cultural attire, poses before attending a Chinese New Year celebration at UC Berkeley. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Kim | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_9051-2-642x900.jpg)
Through generations
Exploring how community members’ cultural identities have changed over generations
![Low Key and Bella Voce join the other MVHS Choirs for the final song of the night, walking offstage to surround the audience.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_14591-900x600.jpg)
MVHS choirs hold Festival Concert
Esperanza, Low Key, Bella Voce and Variations perform repertoire for upcoming concert at Gilroy Sings
![Media has evolved throughout time, changing in ways such as its purpose or interface](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ent-cover-fr-this-time-01-646x900.png)
Evolve
Examining how arts and entertainment have changed through the years
![Next episode starts in 10...](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_2751-1-900x675.jpg)
Next episode starts in 10…
Examining how the evolution of TV release formats has divided viewers
![50 Questions with Julia Satterthwaite](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-12.22.18-PM-900x505.png)
50 Questions with Julia Satterthwaite
In the 23rd installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Julia Satterthwaite 50 questions
![Junior Matthew Lau pushes through an MHS defender for a layup](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/game-review-pic-1.jpeg)
Boys Basketball loses to Milpitas High School 58-51
Matadors fall short in securing a win in a close game
![The Marvel franchises Moon Knight has recently risen in popularity again with the re-serialization of his antihero storyline.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/C3-Moonknight-2-630x900.png)
What makes a hero?
Redefining superheroes and how to tell their stories
![Senior Varshini Peddinti shields the ball from a PHS defender as she dribbles down the court.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Copy-of-0d721d83-3b81-4a49-a69b-539da2f2808c-1-900x600.jpg)
Girls Basketball defeats Prospect High School 49-27
Matadors maintain a strong lead to take home their eighth win of the season
![The MVHS sign by the bus circle displays a message promoting the FUHS Foundation.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0039-900x600.jpeg)
Behind the Foundation
Exploring the complexities behind how the Fremont Union High School Foundation manages funding
![Students from the University of Southern California march around USCs campus to protest Mahsa Aminis death and the lack of womens rights in Iran.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_5790-900x696.jpg)
Reflecting on the Iran protests
Iranian community members share their perspectives on the uprising
![Senior Miranda Shakouri stands alongside her family, her gift basket from her team in hand, moving to the side as her sister playfully nudges her.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_9155-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball defeats Los Gatos High School 3-0 on senior night
Matadors sweep after a close third set
![Via-Cupertino vans are wheelchair-accessible and have bike racks attached to the back.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/krish-dev-via-image-900x600.jpg)
Santa Clara via Via
Exploring the motivations and future goals for the expansion
![Fred Dentinger and Shawn Ells wait for customers for their garage sale.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC_0166-1-900x600.jpg)
Stories behind the Cupertino Garage Sale
Examining the items that Cupertino residents are parting ways with
![Sophomore Tvisha Jain dribbles the ball up the right side of the field before passing the ball upfield.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220914-DSC_0052-2-900x600.jpg)
Field Hockey defeats Wilcox High School 3-0
Matadors start off league play with a victory at home
![Matadors at Work](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-05-at-6.04.23-PM-712x900.png)
Matadors at Work
Students share new jobs they’ve picked up over the summer