Ethan Yang, Sports Editor
Senior Rohin Garg’s journey in competitive programming
Garg is an International Olympiad in Informatics medalist and writes programming problems
Winter sports recap
The MVHS winter sports season comes to an end
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38
Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports celebration
MVHS hockey players play for Saint Francis High School
Saint Francis allows players from other schools to play ice hockey under their team
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Cupertino High School 49-32
The Matadors step it up in the second half to claim victory
The Memorial Park pickleball group has grown to form a local community
Exploring the challenges and successes the group has had so far
Equipment cost has varying importance among athletes
MVHS players discuss the role equipment plays in the sports they play
Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Lowell High School in the second game of NorCal playoffs
The Matadors maintain momentum after a strong start to claim all three sets
Bound through ball
Asian league basketball brings the Asian community together
Girls Water Polo falls 14-5 to Fremont High School
MVHS is unable gain much momentum against FHS despite its best efforts
Leadership plans football student section
Leadership promotes spirit at football games through the planning of themes and decorations
Varsity Football defeats James Lick 41-0
Despite a shaky start, the Matadors regain momentum to force a forfeit by halftime
Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
Affection among Asians
MVHS students and teachers discuss the various ways their families express affection
Hearing Cheering
Cheering provides a very good opportunity to bond with teammates and family.
Sounds of sports
MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
MVHS hosts Career Day presentations
Professionals share their work experiences to students over three sessions.
Off-court champs
MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
Directing with open arms
Bonacorsi plays a large role in many aspects of MVHS athletics
Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 3-0
Matadors emerge victorious despite facing rain in the second half
The cost of fresh food
Small Cupertino businesses struggle to stay afloat amid high rent and cost of living
Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
Shifting away from electric vehicles
We need more than green vehicles to prevent climate change
School safety
Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
Approaching addictions
Fentanyl Awareness Event promotes new methods to student drug education
Boys Water Polo falls 12-11 against Santa Clara High School
Varsity Boys Water Polo narrowly lost their second to last game of the season
Redefining cheating with ChatGPT
Administrators and staff discuss potential methods to accommodate the use of AI in learning
Making Space
Exploring new student spaces in MVHS
Learning Space
MVHS implements Guided Studies to support struggling students
Smog prompts MVHS to pause all morning indoor and outdoor physical activities
Smoke from Northern California fires blankets Cupertino
Testing the digital divide
Examining how changes to the PSAT and SAT will affect MVHS