Crystal Cheng, Opinion Editor
Artistic ambitions
From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes
Mindful Expression
MVHS discusses art as a tool for mental health
Time Out! Ep 22: Lucy Yung
Lucy Yung describes the ups and downs of her tennis journey
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
Work to the top till you drop
Students need to find balance to live fulfilling high school lives
Fearing the inevitable
El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community
Fear of committing
MVHS students discuss their various fears of commitment
Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
Elusive living
Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Lynbrook High School 52-45
Matadors maintain a consistent lead throughout the game
Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
“I’m not taking it today”
Uncovering how the usage of extension policies can impact classroom dynamics
Gaining self-love
Appreciating my body in a different way
Hopeful Tendencies
Examining the role that hope plays in the MVHS community
Delving into lunchtime
Exploring the ways MVHS students spend their lunch during school
In the face of climate change
Examining the duality of the role of hope in the climate change movement
Growing Forward
Examining opinions around self-improvement in the MVHS community
Finding your glow
Exploring the MVHS community’s perspectives on glow-up culture
Numbers beyond the classroom
Student opinions on the real life applications of math
Field Hockey beats Lynbrook High School 1-0
Despite challenges with air quality, the Matadors win their fourth league game of the season
The controversy behind public promposals
Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on public promposals
Prom-piniated
Exploring opinions surrounding different aspects of prom.
With friends? Or with a date?
Exploring MV students' opinions on attending prom with friends or with a date
The final run ep 2: Wrestling
Exploring seniors Hayden Ancheta and Aditya Mishra’s experiences with their last high school wrestling season and CCS Tournament
To all the friendships I’ve left behind
Exploring the feeling of drifting apart from friends
Girls Basketball ends its CCS run with a 57-44 loss to Hillsdale High School
Matadors eliminated in the quarterfinals of CCS for the second year in a row
Girls Basketball beats Willow Glen High School 75-46 in its first CCS game
Matadors move onto quarterfinals with a win after receiving a bye for the first round
2023 CIF Central Coast Section Championships
Learn more about the CCS Tournament for the Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling
Clubs in Sports
Exploring the similarities and differences between club and school sports
Same sport, different situations
Exploring the similarities and differences between school and club coaches
Junior Varsity Sports
Exploring the experiences of JV players, teams and coaches at MVHS
Homemade Hipster: Butter Boards
Learn how to make a unique spin on bread and butter
Recognizing the importance of JV teams
MVHS community explains the necessity of JV teams
Bandaids for bullet wounds
Examining how bandaid solutions fail to address the root cause of various issues
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
Starting young
Describing community members’ experiences with starting sports as children
Cupertino implements city park renovation projects
Jollyman and Memorial Parks undergo remodeling
Idolization
Exploring how the idolization of various people, lifestyles and features pervades our lives.
Heat wave blankets Cupertino
Investigating the effects of high temperatures on students and staff at MVHS
Dancing on a deadline
MVHS dance groups prepare for their spring showcase
Taking precautions
Students examine the risks they take in playing sports while participating in other activities
Developing a kinship
Learning to love the things I didn’t think I could
Diving into the double threat
MVHS students explain how they take two performing arts electives
Bidding farewell to Bove
Superintendent Bove reflects on her career at FUHSD
Listening in on the music of practice
How musicians at MVHS approach their craft
Analyzing the downsides of the holiday of love
The MVHS community reflects on aspects of Valentine’s Day it wishes would change
The MVHS community reflects on their experiences with console gaming
Exploring how gaming has impacted MVHS community members’ lives
Teachers take their own tests
History, French, Physics and Calculus teachers share advice for test-taking
Celebrating Diwali
Shining a light on the holiday's significance and how it is celebrated
Kindling festivities
Students and staff describe their preparations for Diwali
Facing the pressure of passion
Reflecting on the role piano has played in my life
Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
Back on track
Exploring the changes implemented at MVHS in preparation for a new school year