
Eshika Tiwari, Staff Writer

Varsity Boys Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-0
Varsity Boys Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-0

Beyond the surface
The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Saratoga High School 73-65
In a tight game, MVHS comes out on top after a strong fourth quarter

The hidden struggles of female athletes
How media-driven nutrition and male-centric on social media affects female athletes

Gender dynamics within sports media
How the media shapes gender dynamics in sports and the existing disparities

Varsity Soccer loses to Cupertino High School 2-1
Despite defeating CHS 6-0 in their previous matchup, MVHS struggled on the defensive end

Leadership hosts annual Furry Friends
Students interact with pets to de-stress before finals week

Time Out! Ep. 27: Kiana Mark
Spiking Success: Kiana Mark’s experience with volleyball

Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week

Class of 2026’s secret formula to success
Juniors perform their "Spongebob" themed skit

Sip, sip, hooray!
Students share details and memories of their favorite drinks

Girls Water Polo falls 10-9 to Cupertino High School
The team came up short in a match that came down to the final seconds

California Gov. Newsom calls for cell phone restrictions at schools
Newsom aims to improve students’ mental health and education
Final questions with seniors
Leaving the seniors with advice

Staff shakeup
District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year

“I heard that they got a…”
Constantly striving to be better than others harms relationships

Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment

Baking up a business: Antoine’s cookie shop
Antoine Tang from Antoine’s Cookie Shop looks back on starting his business and

Fearing the inevitable
El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community

Building up
Reflection on the Fear of Growing Older

Decorate our lives
Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life

Collection obsessions
The various collections of MVHS students

Behind MV Bhangra
Video story exploring the behind the scenes of the MV Bhangra club

All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS

Immersed in India
Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community

Behind the bows
A behind-the-scenes look at the Monta Vista cheer team

Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt 70-21 in its third game of the season
The Matadors dominate throughout the entire game

Transgender student athletes
Looking into the experiences of athletes who identify as transgender at MVHS

Freshman Phenom: Edward Fan
Following Fan through his journey and future prospects with track and field, football and basketball

Cafeteria Crackdown 2
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section assesses school brunches

Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’

Time Out! Ep.4: Maya Gallo
Taking a look at Maya Gallo's journey playing soccer throughout the years

Exploring the effect of CAASPP on FUHSD students and staff
Examining the process of developing changes to the CAASPP schedule

Protection against school violence
Examining how we can prevent student shooters from doing the unthinkable

Protecting ourselves
Taking a look at how students protect different facets of their lives

Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 1-0
The Matadors maintain their second-half lead throughout the game

Back to home
A story of how my relationship with my dad grew.

From farm to table
Exploring the processes and people behind the food we eat at MVHS

50 Questions with Michael Lordan
In the 21st installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Michael Lordan 50 questions
Cafeteria Crackdown
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section assesses school lunches

Homecoming 2022
A recap of Homecoming 2022 at MVHS

Class of 2026’s Homecoming Performance
Freshmen time travel with a “Back to the Future” themed skit

Gan’s the man
Kenneth Gan settles into his roles as the new adviser for El Valedor and ASB Leadership

Packaging the period plan
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law