![Graphic by Yixuan (Joyce) Li | Made with Canva](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Weaving-Bonds-Collage-1-e1716767676969.png)
Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
![Photo courtesy of Alexander Chu | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0526-1200x1200.jpg)
Affection among Asians
MVHS students and teachers discuss the various ways their families express affection
![Photo courtesy of Rajvansh Gupta | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image.jpeg)
Losing to win
Sophomore Rajvansh Gupta shares his involvement with the chess variant Antichess
![Photos by Samika Bhatkar, Krish Dev, Corinna Kuo, Michael Kuo, Jami Lim and Lillian Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-4.33.09 PM-1200x838.png)
The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco
![The people we met in San Francisco](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-people-we-met-in-SF-1200x800.png)
The people we met in San Francisco
A snapshot of the Golden City
![State of the art](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/package-e1712705812612-1200x957.png)
State of the art
The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions
![Nguyen’s experimental style choices are often based on defying the gender binary within fashion.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9809-1200x800.jpg)
Against the grain
Students speak on dressing against the traditional gender binary within fashion
![Junior and striker Royce Tse runs to the ball near the goal to try to score.
Photo by Ethan Yang.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC07464-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 3-0
Matadors emerge victorious despite facing rain in the second half
![Education legislation](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mental-Health-Law-1-1200x821.png)
Education legislation
California passes new laws to improve education
![The MVHS Library has historically provided a variety of inclusive texts.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/book-1200x817.jpg)
Bans on bans
New California law adds protection to maintaining inclusive texts
![Law enforcement agents were situated in various spots on campus to ensure the safety of students and staff.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_3207-1200x900.jpg)
BREAKING: FUHSD receives threatening emails from an anonymous sender
The emails sent on Jan. 23 were later determined to be a “hoax,” though the investigation continues
All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS
![The California Reparations Task Force hold a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2023, at San Diego State University. Photo by Ariana Drehsler, CalMatters | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/reparations_meeting-1200x800.webp)
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
![Senior Cara Constant winds up to throw the ball to a team member. Photo | Brandon Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0024-1200x829.jpeg)
Changing the game
Exploring the historical and current state of Reverse
![Senior and point guard Matthew Lau jumps to score the ball over a defender.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-25-Basketball-8-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Basketball defeats Willow Glen High School 55-45
MVHS wins its second game
![Transgender student athletes participate in a variety of sports at MVHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7008-1200x820.jpg)
Transgender student athletes
Looking into the experiences of athletes who identify as transgender at MVHS
![Senior Neiv Gupta prepares to intercept an opponent’s pass to his teammate. Photo courtesy of Neiv Gupta | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0591-262.jpg)
Senior sensation: Neiv Gupta
Delving into the successes and future of a senior ice hockey pheno
![Boys Water Polo falls 12-11 against Santa Clara High School](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/L1001459-1200x802.jpg)
Boys Water Polo falls 12-11 against Santa Clara High School
Varsity Boys Water Polo narrowly lost their second to last game of the season
![Senior Darya Pereverzeva weaves past an SHS defender to score a goal.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_1751-2-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Water Polo loses 18-5 against Saratoga High School
The Matadors lose their first home game of the season