Amberly Sun, Head of Graphics
What motivates you?
MVHS athletes share what motivates them to do their sport
MVHS Varsity soccer ties Homestead 0-0
The Matadors tie with a consistent game
The reading recession
Discussing the decline of teenagers reading
Drama performs ‘Julius Caesar: Four New Adaptations’
The drama department presents its first play of the year
Falling into fall
Fall holidays bring festive atmosphere
Students and staff reflect on dystopian books in the literature curriculum
Dystopian texts show society's fears and encourage critical thinking
Homecoming from another lens
MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week
Homecoming memories
MVHS staff share a glimpse into their homecoming experiences
Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
All in
How no-cut sports impact athletes, teams and coaches
Treating toxicity
Staff opinions on MVHS’ culture of toxicity and the role they play
Softball falls to Cupertino High School 17-1
Matadors keep their spirits up despite the loss
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Homestead High School 3-0
Matadors secure another win despite missing key players
Fearing the inevitable
El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community
A “major” decision
Students address their conflicts and questions regarding picking a life path
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Lynbrook High School 53-45
Matadors secure their eighth win of the league on National Women and Girls in Sports Day
Sleep
From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
Seeking sleep
Members of the MVHS community share their perspectives on sleep issues
Advocacy in action
Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism
Putting Pressure
Exploring why students and staff boycott certain businesses
Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
The romance renaissance
Exploring how the increased consumption of romance books impacts readers
Capitalizing on creativity
Exploring the relationship between corporations, artists and social media
Press play
Experiences from the 2023 Homecoming football game
Student Life hosts Club Info Days
Looking into how dual Club Info Days affect club promotion
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”