Varsity Baseball wins 12-0 against Saratoga High School
The Matadors crush Saratoga and qualify for CCS
Elizabeth Yang, Visuals Editor
Cupertino City Council votes 4 to 1 in favor of housing in a high fire-risk area
The 51-townhome project near Linda Vista Drive presents issues regarding safety concerns from residents
Varsity Baseball wins 14-0 against MacDonald High School
The Matadors sweep the Condors in five innings
MVHS’s annual leadership candidates share their experiences with leadership
Candidates for ASB Executive positions and Class Office positions speak on what leadership means to them.
Varsity Badminton loses 17-13 to Cupertino High School
The Matadors lose to the Pioneers after a strong start to the season
Junior Varsity Girls Softball loses 23-0 against Gunn High School
The Matadors fall to GHS due to it's relentless pitching
Politically-charged boycotts against major businesses increase in recent years
MVHS students and staff discuss their reasons for boycotting and how they may impact businesses
Varsity Girls Soccer ties Saratoga High School 0-0
The Matadors fought SHS in an even match
Varsity Girls Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-1
Matadors win a close game due to a strong offense in the final minutes
La Voz News emphasizes the importance of student journalism
De Anza College's student-run publication serves as a learning space for developing journalists and a voice for the campus community
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Mountain View High School 67-39
The Matadors win by a huge margin due to solid offensive play
Varsity Girls Soccer defeats Priory High School 7-1
Matadors win with strong offense in the first half and defense in the second
Varsity Girls Soccer beats Notre Dame High School 3-1
Matadors score three points in the second half
San Jose’s Japantown is a vibrant expression of Japanese culture and community
The Japantown community discusses its nuanced history in relation to its collaborative community
Varsity Boys Basketball beats Ann Sobrato High School 58-54
The Matadors start off slow but make a strong comeback in the third quarter
‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ leaves fans salivating for more as a brutal yet impactful film
MAPPA’s animated movie is a stunning blend of both gore and romance
Torn in two
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative impacts of political polarization on the MVHS community
‘The Smashing Machine’ is definitely a pass
The film smashes expectations, but drags in its overall storytelling
America needs to relearn the value of civil discourse
Growing political polarization has renewed the importance of respectful discussion
Ungraded, overlooked
Exploring the underappreciated opportunities and resources available at MVHS
MVHS students prioritize grades rather than learning
MVHS students need to relearn the value of learning
Varsity Boys Volleyball triumphs against Redwood High School 3-2
The Matador’s hard-earned victory advances them to the regional semifinals of the CIF State Boys Volleyball Championship
Admit it.
MVHS students and staff discuss the choices of sharing college acceptances and decisions
‘Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing’ misses the beat
Despite impactful animations, the film struggles to provide adequate context for viewers
Varsity Swim loses against Wilcox High School on Senior Night
The Matadors celebrate their Senior Night
Which news source is for you?
Each news source has its own pros, cons, and standards for credibility
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