Inclusivity and solidarity with sexual assault survivors
Investigating the impact of sexual assault for everyone, including male and non-binary survivors
![Senior Rohan Shah sets up for a free throw as the teams deficit decreases in the second half. Photo by Elena Khan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3C8A2883-900x600.jpg)
MVHS Boys Basketball defeats Fremont High School 52-50
MVHS comes back strong after ending their first half with a 16 point deficit
![Kelli Kosakura dribbes the ball before an opponent after the MVHS team gained posession.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/girls-basketball-5-21-1-900x600.jpg)
Girls Basketball defeats Fremont High School 37-23
MVHS maintains a lead throughout all four quarters
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Subbing Out
Seniors reflect on their time as athletes on MVHS sports teams
![Despite solid shots, the MVHS team could not keep up with Harker HS as the game went on. Photo by Jayanti Jha](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3C8A1583-900x600.jpg)
Boys Water Polo falls to Harker HS 11-22
The team loses its energy in the second half after a promising first half
![Sophomore Irene Chon reaches for the ball during a tight first half. Photo by Elena Khan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3C8A2147-900x600.jpg)
Girls Water Polo defeats Wilcox HS 8-7
The Lady Mats secure a win after a tight game that went into overtime
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A year of Zoom
Exploring how the MVHS community’s feelings toward the pandemic have shifted an entire year later
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A Year of Distance
The positive and negative impacts of isolation on relationships
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Sexual assault
Examining sexual assault in Bay Area high schools
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Famous Last Words
Graduating seniors share the stories behind their senior quotes
![Each student-athlete had their own lane line during practice to maintain social distancing.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3C8A1180-900x600.jpg)
Water Polo holds its first preseason practice
Boys and Girls Water Polo teams share their impressions of their first conditioning with COVID-19 restrictions
![DACA practices over quarantine with two people in one lane line. Photo used with permission from Jacqueleine Liu.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_5169-900x675.jpg)
How COVID-19 has impacted sports clubs
Athletes share their experiences with their competitive clubs over quarantine
![From serving as bonding events to fueling athletes in reaching their maximum potential, food is an integral part of an athletes’ experience. Whether it’s increasing intake of specific food groups to compensate for dietary restrictions or making their own meals, MVHS student-athletes have taken their diets into their own hands to make sure they’re “fuelin’ up.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Package-cover-01-01-01-900x642.png)
Fuelin’ Up
Exploring how food affects athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
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The silver lining of the Coronavirus
Environmental changes have become unforeseen positives of the pandemic
![2020 Rustbuster Invitational track meet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-6.36.09-PM-900x600.png)
2020 Rustbuster Invitational track meet
Athletes from across the Bay Area compete in Rustbuster Invitational track meet
![Senior Daniel Chang and junior Brandon Ng successfully block a spike by a Lynbrook HS player. The duo amounted for multiple blocks during the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_1486-900x600.jpeg)
Boys volleyball: MVHS takes commanding win against Lynbrook HS
The Matadors beat LHS in straight sets in its first home game of the season
![Sophomore Edin Kraja steals the ball from a MHS player.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0261-900x600.jpg)
Boys’ soccer: MVHS defeats Milpitas HS
The Matadors win with a final score of 5-1
![Junior Eshani Patel attempts to catch the ball after a rebounding shot off the hoop.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eshani-900x598.jpg)
Girls Basketball: MVHS falls to Homestead HS
The Matadors lose with a final score of 34-60
![Soccer referee keeps his eye on the players during the game. Photo by Tabitha Mendez](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JMH03930-900x600.jpg)
Callin’ the Shots
Referees share about their experiences outside of the game
![Wrestling: MVHS loses to Santa Clara HS 27-54](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Vs5yxkVxSLerEfvXUkJB6g_thumb_1b9c-1-900x600.jpg)
Wrestling: MVHS loses to Santa Clara HS 27-54
The Matadors lose 24-0 lead against Santa Clara HS in its first home meet
![Spanish teacher Molly Guadiamos (far right) poses with her high school swimming team. Photo used with permission of Molly Guadiamos](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-07-at-12.58.39-PM.png)
Teachers’ athletic pasts
Teachers share their experiences on being on a high school sports team
The Field Hockey Golden Stick
Sharing my view on receiving the golden stick
![Freshman Alexa Baxter chases after the ball against a BHS defender early on into the first half hoping to pass to an open teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JMH00015-900x600.jpg)
Girls Soccer: Matadors fall to Branham HS in their first 2019 preseason game
MVHS loses to BHS with a final score of 1-5
Teachers React: Teenage slang
Teachers share their interpretations of this generation’s teenage slang
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Rewind: The comeback of older trends
How vinyl records and Polaroids are making a resurgence
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The End of Spiderman
People share their views on the future of Spider-Man
[Video] Homemade Hipster: Cinnamon Apple Chips
An easy three-step apple chip recipe for the fall
![The Santa Clara Koi Club celebrates 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screenshot-52.png)
The Santa Clara Koi Club celebrates 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
The club shares their involvement with the festival since 2000
![MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0291-900x600.jpg)
MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”
Leadership kicks off spring break with an event to bring staff members and students together
![Catching Up With Leo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0196-900x600.jpg)
Catching Up With Leo
Officers discuss about the Ride4Diabetes event, boba social and officer applications
![Four postdoctoral scholars from Stanford introduce themselves to students interested in their stories. Photo by Justine Ha.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_0016-1-900x600.jpg)
Science National Honor Society invites Stanford scientists to speak
Four postdoctoral scholars share their journeys working in biology
![Speaking from experience: the counseling system](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/37271517782_3cf4e72440_o-900x540.jpg)
Speaking from experience: the counseling system
MVHS and LHS students and counselors talk about their perspectives on the guidance system
![Sophomores and club representatives Eesha Ramkumar (left) and Ria Doshi (right) prepare to give a presentation on what AI (artificial intelligence) club has to offer.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3814-675x900.jpeg)
The Beginning of AI Club
Artificial Intelligence Club holds their first meeting of the year
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Monthly Matter: National Hobby Month
MVHS students discuss their favorite hobbies to celebrate National Hobby Month
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On the Road
Sophomores share their perspective on their permit.
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Monthly Matter: Ending the year
MVHS students discuss their most memorable experiences from 2018
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Speech and Debate: Explained
A rundown of Speech and Debate tournaments.
![The branches of MVHS Speech and Debate](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/untitled-5c-20i_34428656-665x900.png)
The branches of MVHS Speech and Debate
Explaining the different events that Speech and Debate offers
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The story behind Emily Rogers
The breakdown on Emily Rogers; a fictional character brought to life on Instagram by several MVHS students that spooked the class of 2021
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“I’m just me because…”
Why it’s important to express your individuality
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Games with Improv
Improv Club's games played during their meetings.
![Deconstructing the Layers: How food affects our confidence and habits](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Hamburgers-900x474.png)
Deconstructing the Layers: How food affects our confidence and habits
MVHS students discuss how cuisine influences their identity
![Science National Honor Societys Elephant Toothpaste Lab DIY](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-28-at-11.37.54-PM-900x690.png)
Science National Honor Society’s Elephant Toothpaste Lab DIY
The Science National Honor Society starts off the year with a hands on chemistry experiment.
![Monthly Matter: National Self-Improvement Month](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/67A24296-F10F-4C97-818E-EABAAF4410D1-900x506.jpg)
Monthly Matter: National Self-Improvement Month
MVHS students reflect on their personal improvements this past September.
![Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-26-at-8.50.44-PM.png)
Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media
The impacts from new films "Crazy Rich Asians" and "To All the Boys I've Ever Loved"
![Loosen up: tips on de-stressing during the school year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/green-tea-2-900x900.png)
Loosen up: tips on de-stressing during the school year
Ways to relieve stress in daily life