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Angela Poon, Staff Writer
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Paws & purpose
Animal Assisted Happiness volunteers share about their passion for animals
![Sophomore John Chang tackles a MHS wrestler in the third round of the first tri-dual meet of the team’s season.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSC_0105-1200x800.jpeg)
Co-ed Varsity wrestling falls 60-24 to Santa Clara High School and 36-18 to MacDonald High School
Varsity Wrestling holds its first tri-dual meet of the season
![Kwon competes in the Junior Olympic Archery National Target Nationals in Iowa. Photo courtesy of Julian Kwon | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/50F9B0A0-E65B-43C8-88E8-F8C219757F21.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 30: Julian Kwon
Julian Kwon discusses his experience in archery
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A fate to educate
MVHS staff share their unique career pathways prior to teaching
![Senior Lilia Murase (left) maneuvers the ball past a defender in a game against Santa Clara High School, losing 9-1 on Monday, Sept. 16. Photo by Kaia Yuan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-683B2AE2-E497-44B3-B51B-C8CC0861B92B-1200x800.jpeg)
Fall sports recap
MVHS fall athletes bring their seasons to a close
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Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
![Due to the last-minute location change, the DJs set up on the rally court stage, with students dancing and moshing in front.
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MVHS holds its annual Homecoming dance in the rally court
Students and staff reflect on the dance and location change
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New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year
MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school
Is less a loss?
Why the viral “underconsumption core” trend has a net negative impact