Ellie Wang, Staff Writer
Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High School 18-12
The Matadors are narrowly defeated during Cupertino High School’s senior night
From playbooks to gradebooks
MVHS teachers and staff share their experiences and knowledge in sports
The Wildfire Awareness Initiative brings light to wildfires
MVHS’ youth organization continues to expand its influence in the local community
MVHS staff look back into their sporting past
Teachers dive back into their high school and collegiate sports experiences
Catching up with the sports community
Athletes around Cupertino make an impact off the playing field
Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ trips in its own egotism
This global debut album starts off strong before declining to its lower quality alter ego
MVHS sports teams are giving back through volunteering and fundraising
How the cheer, soccer and dance teams interact with their communities
Jisoo’s “AMORTAGE” is a safe but steady start to her global career
Jisoo’s EP is nothing new but surprisingly well-executed as her first solo release under a new label
Then and now
Students reflect on their growth and the resolutions shaping their future as 2024 comes to an end
Students shape their futures through pre-professional and professional pursuits
What FUHSD students are doing to achieve their ambitions
Reflecting on 2024
MVHS students and staff reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future
Interconnected
MVHS community members reflect on their ways of staying connected
The school environment poses challenges for nonbinary individuals
Students and educators share perspectives on gender inclusivity in FUHSD
Community is at the heart of religion
Gathering at a place of worship provides a sense of connectedness
Toxicity on social media
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
Social media’s toxic algorithm is harming artists
Social media stifles the way we create art
Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally
Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
The challenges and rewards of a BIPOC writer
Young writers explore how their culture and creativity shapes their writing
Social media perpetuates racist stereotypes towards Indian culture
Cupertino community reflects on facing discrimination online
Main Street magic
Students and staff share their experiences and opinions on Main St. Cupertino
Breaks, not burdens
Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework policy for school breaks
Pitch to publication
El Estoque staff members explain how the magazine is made
Blood on my bed sheets
How I overcame the self-pity that accompanied my eczema
Rooted in tradition
Traditional Chinese medicine in the modern world and how it has helped the community
Minor concerns
Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community
Time Out! Ep. 11: Hershey Janga
Following Hershey Janga’s hip-hop journey through friends and clubs
The Satanic surge
Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
8 periods
Exploring the pros, cons, and processes of implementing an alternative schedule
Varsity Football defeats Lynbrook High School 44-6
Matadors put pressure on LHS at the Vikings’ Homecoming game
Facing north
Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
Continuous coverage: Health and Ethnic Studies
Examining the current status of the newly implemented course
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”