
Amberly Sun, Head of Graphics

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”