Andie Liu, Managing Editor
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments and lessons learned from high school
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments, and lessons learned from high school
The Class of 2021
Seniors reflect back on their high school experiences
Elaine Hamilton
Guidance Senior Clerical Assistant Hamilton retires after 23 years at FUHSD
Knee injuries
MVHS student athletes and a physical therapist discuss difficulties, recovery and prevention
How to prevent and react to violence
Students Fight Back webinar teaches verbal and physical self defense strategies
FUHSD participates in Culturally Responsive Education training
Nine MVHS staff members take part in a 5-month-long online course with FUHSD
Plotting the Future
Examining course allocations at MVHS through the lens of declining enrollment
Part 2: The Process
Examining how MVHS makes course allocation decisions
Martial Arts
MVHS students participate in judo, karate, kung fu and taekwondo
Sprains, strains and pains
Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries
Ready for commitment
Local student-athletes share their past, present and future goals for collegiate play
Archbishop Mitty High School senior Brian Chong scores a commitment to play for Brown University D1 tennis
Chong explains his unique recruitment process following 10 years on the court
This is ________: Music and the human condition
The role of music in building interpersonal connections
Creative entrepreneurs for a cause
MVHS students start clothing and accessory businesses and raise funds for coral restoration, children in need, COVID-19 and BLM
Puppies of quarantine
MVHS students share their experiences with their new pets
Evolution of style in quarantine
A look into how fashion and makeup preferences have changed in light of COVID-19
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
Q&A with my mom
Asking my mother about herself during quarantine
It’s okay to take it easy
Why we need to decrease expectations of ourselves during COVID-19
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
Dear healthcare workers
A letter of gratitude for our heroes
COVID-19 creates resource shortages for healthcare workers and community members
Stanford and West Valley Community Services provide for those in need of assistance
MVHS seniors reflect on their wins at LA North Regional
MVRT reaches finals and qualifies for the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Championship in April
MVHS Course Selection Guide
Exploring student perspectives on every course offered at MVHS
Students participate in annual Stanford Blood Drive
Stanford Blood Center addresses the low number of donors in the past few years
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
A timeline of events regarding WASC
Realty changes in Cupertino
Evolution of the nature of Silicon Valley housing
Urbanization of Cupertino
In a constant state of change, Cupertino has experienced drastic changes in terms of infrastructure and business from the influx of both workers and residents. Vallco construction has recently been reinitiated after the passage of State Bill 35. The proliferation of chain businesses act as a double edged sword to local businesses. Median house values climb and realtors work to satisfy buyers who prioritize commute times. Read more about each story.
MVRT rookies showcase first projects
New members present their month-long projects to parents
Cupertino residents take on poverty simulation
Local residents experience what life is like for low-income families
[Video] Women’s Suffrage and the Voter’s Choice Act
The passage of the Voter’s Choice Act makes it easier for Californian voters to cast their ballot
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
MVHS students and staff react to Sandy Hook Ad
MVHS students and staff react to non profit Sandy Hook Promise’s back to school ad “Back-To-School Essentials”
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
Monta Vista Robotics Team offseason trainings: a student-run experience with mentor support
MVRT alumni mentor the team in workshops to coach members on competition strategy
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
Sul & Beans: Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
Sul Searching: dessert cafe manager opens Sul & Beans and SomiSomi
Dessert cafe manager reflects on opening two Main Street restaurants