
Ananda Singh, Sports Editor

Catching up with the sports community
Athletes around Cupertino make an impact off the playing field

The importance of youth recreational leagues in our community
How recreational leagues have benefited the youth in Cupertino

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ crosses the finish line of The Weeknd’s career
The Weeknd releases his sixth and final studio album

Gender dynamics within sports media
How the media shapes gender dynamics in sports and the existing disparities

Varsity Boys Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-1
An intense last five minutes leads to a disappointing loss

Women’s sports continue to receive less media coverage than men’s sports
The MVHS community reflects on the under-coverage of women’s sports

Varsity Boys Soccer tames the Evergreen Valley Cougars 2-0
MVHS prevents the Cougars from breaking past their defense

‘Moana 2’ is wholesome but afraid to rock the boat
The creation of the sequel lacks attentiveness, producing a predictable and disappointing storyline

Time Out! Ep. 29: Finnegan Hassy
Finnegan Hassy reflects on his experience with football and the team’s success

Professional athletes inspire MVHS students
MVHS athletes discuss their idol’s influence in the sports they play

Girls Tennis secures a 6-1 win against Los Gatos
The Matadors secure an early win during its Senior Night

Do the risks of football outweigh the rewards?
Varsity Football players reflect on the possible health risks that arise in the sport

Senior Kiana Mark cracks 1000 volleyball kills milestone
Mark reaches 1,000 kills in her high school varsity volleyball career

Olympics Takeaways
67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it

Leave the trash on the field
Students and staff share their opinions regarding trash talking at the 2024 Olympics and their own experiences with it

Global game
Students share their experiences with traveling internationally for sports

‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ hits fans hard and soft
Billie Eilish releases an emotionally remarkable album since the release of “Happier Than Ever”

Time Out! Ep. 21: Avyan Mahajan
Avyan Mahajan talks about his journey in baseball

Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality

Coming back stronger
MVHS student athletes share their perspective on the role physical therapy has played in their sports experience

Choose your plate
Students and staff discuss their preferred balances between quality and quantity of food

Double time
Teachers share their experiences working at two schools

Maturing with media
Students and staff share how social media has shifted the social standards for kids

“Coming Home” with a comeback
Usher makes his return to the R&B community with a new album

Man on the street: Super Bowl predictions
MVHS students predict the outcome of the 2024 Super Bowl

TBH…
MVHS students share their texting habits and styles
Beating the finals stress
Exploring how students and staff reduce stress through the end of semester craze
Practice makes permanent
The MV Dance Team prepares for shows and competition season

From fork to finish line
Examining the effects of diet on student athletic performance

Girls Volleyball falls to Palo Alto High School 3-0
Matadors take a loss in its ninth league game of the season

Cam on camera
1989 graduate Cam Inman shares his journey from El Estoque to becoming a 49ers reporter

Varsity Football defeats Gunn High School 22-10
Varsity Football wins its first league game of the season following 50-8 loss against Fremont High School