A portrait of pride
Exploring how the Bay Area community celebrates pride
Amberly Sun, Head of Graphics
MVHS holds its 2026 Farewell Rally to celebrate its graduating seniors
Seniors take the victory in the last rally of the year
Formally outside the gender binary
Dressing gender nonconforming at formal events allows students and teachers to express themselves, but comes with stigmas
Varsity Track and Field wins 184-60 against MacDonald High School
The Matadors prove victorious in their last home meet
For seniors applying to college, early admissions plans carry both benefits and complications
Even amid rampant controversies, early decision plans are becoming increasingly crucial for high schoolers’ college applications
Leadership hosts its Bay Area sports teams-themed winter rally
After a battle between the four grades, the Class of 2028 ultimately won first place
MVHS community discusses the pros and cons of teenage relationships
High school relationships provide both positive and negative effects
Can we trust the MBTI?
Even if the MBTI isn’t completely scientifically sound, it still brings benefits
Love is a game
El Estoque's opinion section explores the intricacies of high school relationships
Climate complications
El Estoque's opinion section explores the nuances of the climate crisis
Climate change should not be political
Fossil fuel corporations have spent billions manufacturing political divide for profit at our planet’s expense
Varsity Football defeats Cupertino High School 66-27 during its annual Helmet Game
The last game of the season included Senior Nights for Football, Dance and Cheer
Rewriting education
El Estoque's News section analyzes recent changes in education
Ethnic Studies shifts to a senior year course
Ethnic Studies fails to receive enough enrollment from the class of 2030 to run
MVHS Music Department holds its Halloween-themed “Radiant Shadows” concert
As the first concert of the school year, the concert featured pieces that aimed to contrast both light and dark
Health and humanities under Trump
El Estoque's News section examines the impacts of federal funding cuts on humanities and healthcare
Trump administration rescinds funding support for the arts and humanities
NEA, NEH and IMLS funding cuts, alongside policy changes, impact the art and museum landscape
MVHS holds its fast-food themed Welcome Back rally
Leadership organizes the first rally of the 2025-2026 school year
Making A Splash!
The USC Ice Bucket Challenge seeks to raise awareness around mental health
Softball falls to Santa Clara High School 19-1
Matadors struggle in defeat as Santa Clara wins by mercy rule
Elitism manipulates journalism and distorts coverage
Student and local coverage offsets the corporate and elite influence shaping media coverage and accessibility
MVHS hosts Career, Vocational and College Fair
The annual fair educated students about job and internship opportunities
Time out! Ep 32: Ozzy Christian
Junior Ozzy Christian explores his horseback riding journey
Privileged MVHS students need to realize what DEI truly means
MVHS students may misunderstand DEI due to their financial backgrounds
MVHS students share their skiing experiences and recommendations
Students and staff recall their various memories hitting the slopes
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”