A portrait of pride
Exploring how the Bay Area community celebrates pride
Ananda Singh, Sports Editor
The Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club hosts its annual SHARE Panel
Students part of the queer community answer questions from freshmen and share their experiences
2026 Formula One Season Predictions
The MVHS community shares their predictions and opinions on the 2026 Formula One season
MV IASA holds its annual ‘Spotlite on India’ show
The event celebrated Indian culture through dance, music and food after a one-year hiatus
EE Tries: 3-Point Contest
El Estoque faces MVHS Boys and Girls Basketball in a 3-point shooting contest
FoodEEs Ep. 9: Melo Melo
Melo Melo brings a new treat to the Bay Area with its coconut jelly pudding
Made to move
The MVHS community reflects on the impact different dances have on the local culture
Local hip hop dancers see the genre as a medium for connection and storytelling
Both competitive and recreational forms of hip hop dance reflect on the significance of hip hop
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ leaves an emotional burn on audiences
Though emotionally heavy and visually captivating, the film is packed with several plotlines with minimal depth
MVHS Season Preview
Varsity Girls Soccer players make predictions about their upcoming season
FoodEEs Ep. 4: Alma Dessert
Sunnyvale’s Alma Dessert offers specialty tiramisu flavors and drinks
Once a matador, always a matador
MVHS alumni take on the Olympics, NBA, NFL and more
MVHS alum ‘87 Doug Hendrickson reflects on his journey to become an NFL agent
Hendrickson, a Forbes-ranked agent, manages numerous NFL players as the VP of Football at Wasserman
‘Tron: Ares’ skids off the Grid as aspects of the movie were left untouched
Though 'Tron: Ares' is visually and audibly pleasing, the film lacks depth
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 2
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sports season
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 1
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sport season
Varsity Football falls to Gunn High School 19-6
MVHS starts off strong but GHS’ offense overpowers the Matadors
Varsity Track and Field finishes with an undefeated season in league meets
The tightly-knit team broke multiple school records
Junior Pratham Kannan verbally commits to UCSD for D1 Volleyball
Kannan discuss his four year volleyball journey
Varsity Boys Volleyball wins 3-2 against Lynbrook High School
The Matadors secure another win after a tense neck-and-neck game
Sports trivia with MVHS staff and teachers
EE tests the sports knowledge of MVHS staff
From playbooks to gradebooks
MVHS teachers and staff share their experiences and knowledge in sports
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