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