
Elizabeth Yang, Staff Writer

Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High 19-16
The Matadors’s efforts are ultimately overcome by the Pioneers despite strong games

‘Ne Zha 2’ astonishes audiences with its story and animation
The film explodes in popularity and claims its spot as one of the highest-quality animated films

“Hashtag activism” is not enough
Selective and surface-level activism leaves real issues unresolved

Gliding on ice
MVHS students discuss their experiences with recreational ice skating

‘Back in Action’ doubles down on its cliche cheesiness
The comedy excels in dramatic fight scenes but fails to captivate its audience with a meaningful plot

Shaping minds with art
Art teacher Brian Chow reflects on the role art plays in his life and community

Cross Country Coach Kirk Flatow creates the Culture of Grit fund
The Culture of Grit fund will partially cover cross country travel experiences

Um yeah, so like…
Increased usage of filler words has made being uncertain the standard

‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ haunts its viewers with comedic delight
The animated film charms the audience with stunning graphics and humor but is awkward in its progression

Quinlan Community Center hosts its annual Monster Mash
Costumed families celebrate Halloween with a spooky night of games and treats at Cupertino’s Monster Mash Parade

Reaching for the stage
Artists involved in musical theater speak on the unique career path and industry

Beginnings and ends: Student perspectives on Homecoming
Two seniors and two freshmen share their perspectives going into Homecoming season

Homecoming from another lens
MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week

New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year
MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course
Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department