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English teacher Hannah Gould named the new drama teacher

English teacher Hannah Gould named new drama teacher
Gould will be replacing substitute teacher Jeffrey Adams and former drama teacher Sara Capule starting in the 2019-20 school year

Conflicting Commitment
For some MVHS athletes, conflicting seasons means choosing one sport over another.

Warming up
El Estoque documents how teams and athletes prepare for the big day

Boys volleyball: MVHS beats Saratoga HS in straight sets
MVHS claims win after devastating loss against SHS last season

Boys volleyball: MVHS glides past Lynbrook HS in first home game
MVHS wins in straight sets after returning from San Diego tournament

Dancing together
A look into the changes to the dance team leading up to the 2018-19 competition season

Starting them young
A look into recreational sports leagues in Cupertino
A twist on the expected: Five new Oreo flavors are released
Students try new Oreo flavors

A Love Story: Exploring the obstacles in romantic relationships
MVHS students describe the less-publicized aspects of romantic relationships

Rain or shine: 2019 Women’s March
San Jose hosts the third annual Women’s March

Gift giving games
Putting a fun twist on gift exchanges during the holiday season

Crimes of Grindelwald: Reviving the magic
The second installation of the Fantastic Beasts series continues the legacy of the Wizarding World for fans of the franchise

Wired together: The implications of living in a technology-based world
Students' opinions on the ever-growing impact of technology on their lives

Dessert detectives: Bitter + Sweet
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste

Masked Manipulation
Looking into the impacts of bullying in our community
for National Bullying Prevention month 2018.

End of Summer celebration
Cupertino hosts an evening filled with activities and food to celebrate the beginning of a new season

New year, new team
Meet the 2018-19 ASB Council members

The hidden juul
The recent rise of e-cigarettes among high school students slip past the public eye

A matter of time
Exploring the schedule changes across the Fremont Union High School District

Class of 2019 hosts Senior Sunrise
At the end of the first week of school, seniors gathered early in the morning to watch the sunrise

“Crazy Rich Asians” Review: a milestone for diversity in Hollywood
By pushing past Hollywood’s racial boundaries, Crazy Rich Asians offers something new and exciting for everyone, especially Asian-Americans.

Leaving a legacy
Retiring staff members reflect on their careers