
Ethan Eisler, Features Editor

How sophomore Juju Ling found more ways to be expressive
Sophomore Juju Ling describes her queer identity and how it intersects with other parts of her identity

MVHS journalism adviser Julia Satterthwaite’s band Vida Blues plays at Freewheel Brewing
Vida Blues band performs a two hour setlist covering a variety of songs at Freewheel Brewing

A love for LEGO
Senior Jayden Peng describes his LEGO building journey

Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Saratoga High School 53-49 in an overtime loss
The Matadors’ league score falls to 2-2 in an overtime loss against Saratoga High School

MVHS students and staff find joy in homegrown vegetables
MVHS students and staff discuss how they started growing food and what it means to them

The musical journey of MVHS senior Iris Shi
The life behind the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra co-concertmaster

FUHSD announces it will continue to phase out Japanese at MVHS during board meeting
The decision comes after looking at new enrollment data across FUHSD

The troubles of mandatory military service
Students share their thoughts on having to serve mandatory military service in their home country

Japanese language students push to keep Japanese class
Students fight to keep Japanese at MVHS in the face of declining enrollment

50 fresh faces
The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS

A citizen’s conundrum
MVHS community discusses the challenges and pressures associated with both having and lacking U.S. citizenship

Artistic ambitions
From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes

Mindful Expression
MVHS discusses art as a tool for mental health

Baseball loses to Fremont High School 3-2
Varsity Baseball falls to Fremont High School after leading most of the game

College bound
Exploring the changing landscape of higher education

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays
AI usage on college essays

Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan
Krishna Nathan discusses his chess journey

Raising Funds
MVHS student groups raise money through creative fundraisers

Eating Local
Local Kitchens aims to help MVHS students raise money

Fremont High School hosts 2024 IDC Fantastics Rally
FUHSD schools attend 2024 IDC Fantastics rally to participate in games and watch various performances

Stepping into a new year of sports
MVHS students recognize changes in sports

Off to the games
The 2024 Paris Olympics includes skateboarding, breaking, climbing and surfing

Taking back the trails
Exploring how people who have been injured by mountain biking return to the sport

Elders of Cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community

Boys Soccer loses to Fremont High School 4-1
Matadors unable to keep up with FHS due to lack of communication
Elders in policymaking
Looking at how elders contribute to the city’s political scene

Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 2-1
MVHS loses to Saratoga after an intense game

Select your passion
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS

50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS

Acting with Jiya
Exploring UCLA freshman Jiya Singh's future career in acting

MVHS administration implements African American Scholar’s Project
New AASP program offers community for Black students

Field Hockey beats Cupertino High School 3-1
The team improves passing and communication to win a second preseason game