
Arjun Dhruv, Staff Writer

Varsity Baseball falls to Santa Clara High School 11-4
Matadors start off strong, but crumble in later innings

Tiny Love Stories
What love means to the MVHS community
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 3
What relationships mean to the MVHS community

Recalls in groceries sold by major retailers causes confusion in community
Major retailers recall on baby carrots due to potential contamination

EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025
Reviewing the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline

Shopping Slump
Examining the impact of fluctuations in the food industry on MVHS students

Varsity Boys Soccer ties 0-0 against Lynbrook High School
Matadors are unable to score a goal despite controlling most of the game

Jail time
Explaining the potential legal and school punishments for students who make threats to schools

EE-SPN Ep. 7: NBA Preview 2024-2025
Previewing and predicting the 2024-2025 NBA Season

Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 3-0
Matadors struggle on the defensive end

Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week

Class of 2026’s secret formula to success
Juniors perform their "Spongebob" themed skit

Girls Water Polo falls 10-9 to Cupertino High School
The team came up short in a match that came down to the final seconds

Preaching through TikTok
MVHS seniors discuss how they express Christianity through social media

Finding the way
FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning

FAFSA failure
MVHS community speaks on recent challenges accessing financial aid due to system delay
Behind MV Andaaz
Step behind this club's history and preparations for shows across the Bay Area throughout the year
Film fanatics
MV athletes share how watching film of their opponents affects their gameplay

Time Out! Ep. 19: Anisha Pant
Anisha Pant talks about her past and future fencing career

“eternal sunshine” is a vocal and emotional triumph, yet falters on other fronts
Ariana Grande’s seventh album shines in its vocals but suffers with its stylistic choices

Playing the odds
MVHS community dives into the sports betting culture

Teamed-up takedowns
The MVHS Wrestling Team finds strength in teamwork in a primarily solo sport

Girls Soccer defeats Prospect High School 4-3
The Matadors gain momentum in the second half to secure the game

Snap judgement
Uncovering the role of the long snapper as an overlooked position in football

Get the ball rolling
Exploring the aspects of ‘being in the zone’ and how momentum shifts during games

EE-SPN Ep. 5: NBA Eastern Conference Preview 2023-24
Previewing and predicting the Eastern Conference of the 2023-2024 NBA Season

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

EE-SPN Ep. 4: NBA Western Conference Preview 2023-24
Previewing and Predicting the Western 2023-2024 NBA Season

EE-SPN Ep. 3: NBA Finals 2023
Analyzing the 2023 NBA Finals
Cupertino’s AAPI Festival is a melting pot of culture and age
Bridging the gap between cultures and generations

EE-SPN Ep. 2: NBA Conference Finals 2023
Analyzing the conference finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs

EE-SPN Ep. 1: NBA Conference Semifinals 2023
Analyzing the conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs

50 Questions with Scott DeRuiter
In the 24th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Scott DeRuiter 50 questions

An empty dugout
Exploring how the lack of players affects the softball and baseball teams.

One nation, under guns
Examining the different perspectives on gun policies and ownership in relation to gun violence in America

Do all Monta Vista students think the same? | Gun Control
Monta Vista students and staff share their opinions on gun control

Protecting ourselves
Taking a look at how students protect different facets of their lives

Protecting our voice
Examining the effects of censorship on student journalists and advisors

Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 1-0
The Matadors maintain their second-half lead throughout the game

Far but close
Exploring how my relationship with my sister evolved

Age in Sports
Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style
The pros and cons of starting early
How the age one starts a sport affects their sports journey

Field Hockey loses 2-0 to Valley Christian High School on its senior night
Seniors reflect on their performance throughout the season and convey their thoughts on the team’s future

Football defeats Saratoga High School 42-35 in a thrilling comeback
The Matadors end strong with a 22-0 run in the fourth quarter despite a rough start

Post game feelings
Exploring how coaches, athletes and spectators feel after games

No pain, no gain
Analyzing how MVHS teams overcome failure

“The grind never stops”
FUHSD students continue their learning at summer programs