WiSTEM and Girls Who Code create communities to empower women in STEM
A closer look at the women-centered clubs at MVHS
Corinna Kuo, Features Editor
Changing my mind(set)
Rethinking what "mindset" means has allowed me to make changes to my life
MVHS seniors and staff discuss their experiences with portal astrology in their college admissions journey
As college portal astrology becomes popularized, students weigh the benefits and detriments of finding out their admission decisions early
Varsity Coed Badminton falls to Cupertino High School 17-13
The team honored its five seniors during its Senior Night
MVHS students share the stories behind their middle names
A look at the origin of MVHS students' middle names and their attitudes towards them
Varsity Badminton loses 25-5 to Lynbrook High School
Despite MVHS' perseverance, LHS maintained its lead throughout the game
Cupertino’s poets laureate promote community engagement and cultural awareness through poetry
The first and current laureates reflect on the past and future poetry events they have held and the importance of the position
MVHS staff reflect on returning to their former high school to teach
Staff reminisce about their time at MVHS and discuss changes and similarities
MVHS alum ’98 Melissa Jones reflects on her journey in local theater
Through her work with Silicon Valley Shakespeare, Jones fosters an inclusive community for actors and audience members
Boys Basketball is narrowly defeated 47-43 by Homestead High School
Matadors play strong despite numerous team injuries
Individuals with color blindness explain how they see the world
MVHS students and a children's book author and illustrator with red-green color blindness discuss challenges and increasing accessibility
Cupertino’s International Kung Fu Day celebrates the culture and community of Chinese martial arts
Performers and families came together for a day of showcases and cultural exchange, featuring live performances, interactive activities and diverse cuisines
Introducing some of MVHS’ newest staff members
Five newly-hired staff share their backgrounds and reflect on their first few months at MVHS
Students pursue alternative tracks by graduating early
MVHS alum discuss their experiences with graduating early
15 Fresh Faces
Introducing members of the class of 2029
Students share their opinions about obtaining a driver’s license as a teen
Teens reflect on balancing independence and freedom with safety
Varsity Girls Golf narrowly falls to Los Gatos High School 240-243
The Matadors stay hopeful for the rest of the season
FUHSD implements SEAT to confront district-wide inequity
The student-led Site Equity Action Team aims to create an environment of diverse inclusivity throughout the district’s seven educational sites
MVHS Drama retells classic novels in Retold
Drama students perform three one-act plays in final show of the year
Senior sojourn
Seniors describe their senior trips
Trump administration restricts words in the federal government
MVHS students and staff discuss the implications of the Trump's efforts to eradicate "wokeism" through language limitations
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’