Corinna Kuo, Copy Editor
IDC and the City of Cupertino hold annual Teen Wellness Fair
The fair aims to provide opportunities and mental health resources for teens
Band holds KMS exchange concert in the auditorium
MVHS and Kennedy Middle School bands join forces to present a combined performance
MVHS administration holds a community meeting to follow up on WASC goals
Teachers and parents give feedback on the four goals, which aim to increase student learning and well-being
MVHS students and staff discuss the importance of national parks
National parks offer visitors the chance to appreciate natural wonders and reflect on their lives
MVHS Chamber Orchestra plays at CASMEC
Chamber Orchestra showcases their talent at the annual California All-State Music Education Conference
‘Wicked’ shines in all of its technicolor glory
The visually stunning and emotional story makes for an exceptional adaptation, despite its lengthy run
The reading recession
Discussing the decline of teenagers reading
The generational gap
MVHS students and staff reflect on how different generations perceive current media
Transitioning from the traditional
FUHSD’s Middle College draws MV students out of the traditional high school experience
Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally
Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
A breakdown from MVHS students of their first month back at school
The MVHS community shares its experiences from the first month of school
Varsity Girls Water Polo falls to Santa Clara High School 9-3
Players see the game as a learning opportunity for improvements
MVHS adds new Stagecraft course
Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department
Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
Switching styles
MVHS athletes transition between sports with various intensities
Softball falls to Cupertino High School 17-1
Matadors keep their spirits up despite the loss
The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco
The people we met in San Francisco
A snapshot of the Golden City
Staff beat seniors in the first seniors vs staff basketball game
Lunchtime basketball game pits seniors against school staff
State of the art
The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions
The decline of originality in media
The MVHS community shares opinions on the growing trend of adaptations in media
Sleep
From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
A night to remember
Students describe their unusual dreaming experiences
Advocacy in action
Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism
Power to the people
Highlighting people who have participated in protests
Friends, Family and Food
Exploring Friendsgiving celebrations among students and staff
School safety
Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
Back to grass?
Expiration of turf contracts sparks debate between grass and artificial fields
La Pluma: Behind the pages
Exploring the members behind the La Pluma magazine
Making Space
Exploring new student spaces in MVHS
Safe Space
MVHS implements the Wellness Room to help students with de-stressing and self-care
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’