MVHS reaches a record low student population of 1,573 — 42 below prediction
MVHS’ increasingly small student population and its potential effects on our campus
Giljoon Lee, News Editor
FUHSD instates new “off and away” policy
The policy is built to encourage student focus and learning
‘Lilo & Stitch’ is enjoyable, but has a few sloppy stitches
The fun live action adaptation is enjoyable yet unfaithful to the original
Jin is lost and incohesive on ‘Echo’
The BTS member’s solo EP is an uneven collection of songs with standout moments, but are mostly mediocre and sometimes bad
In Review: Volume 7, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from Ken Carson's surprise release to Maroon 5’s latest single
ATU Local 265 strike halts VTA services amid contract dispute
A court ruling ends the strike before the Amalgamated Transit Union and VTA come to an agreement, ruling is upheld against April 11 appeal
On the go
A look at how local transit strikes, infrastructure updates and city planning are redefining how we move
From pixels to prose
Contemporary Literature teacher Jessica Kaufman experiments with implementing video games into her classroom
Leadership hosts first-ever Munch Madness tournament
Students compete in a bracket style food challenge featuring hot dogs, ramen and more
Environmental Crisis
Exploring the reciprocal impacts of wildfires on policy.
Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ is so close to incoherence
The rising star’s album is overstuffed with hopeful pop hits that pay no regard to its tracklist
Groceries by the numbers
Analyzing grocery price trends over the years
Shopping Slump
Examining the impact of fluctuations in the food industry on MVHS students
Company founded by MVHS alum Tyler Rose ’25 is accepted into Y Combinator
Tyler Rose and Navvye Anand are co-founders of Bindwell, a company that develops AI models to help engineer pesticides, and are working to grow their buisness.
Wrapping music with AI
Reliance on AI has sucked the soul out of “niche” remnants of the long-awaited Spotify Wrapped
LIVE COVERAGE: Cupertino City Council Elections
Live updating coverage of the local election between Kitty Moore, Ray Wang, Rod Sinks, Hung Wei, Gilbert Wong, Barry Chang and Claudio Bono
MV PTSA awards classes and clubs mini grants to supplement curriculum
Science Olympiad, World Literature and La Pluma receive money to fund books, print magazines and essential prototype building materials
Poll workers at the Cupertino Vote Center work to ensure an efficient voting process
Leads, Aides and Volunteers serve their community at the Cupertino Library 11-Day Vote Center, by assisting voters through the voting process, leading up to the election
Election 2024
Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
Ambulance called on field after injury during Homecoming game
MVHS staff members and students respond to the on-field crisis
California passes new financial literacy high school graduation requirement laws
MVHS staff and students consider the possible outcomes and pitfalls of AB 2927 on the community
The sun rises on the class of 2025
Seniors celebrate the beginning of their last year of high school
A life-saving spray
Taking a look into essential information on Narcan and its role in combating opioid overdoses
Pedestrian protectors
Discussing the role of crossing guards in student safety
Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
Extra Extracurriculars
Students and staff discuss the importance of quality in extracurriculars
MVHS students and staff see part of a total eclipse
Solar eclipse covers most of the US
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ oozes with carnal tension and heart
Director Rose Glass’s refreshing take on the noir genre tackles impulse and intimacy with power
Tiktok tunes
Students weigh in on how social media sets a new standard for mainstream music
The will for music
Senior William Zhang discusses his passion for music composition
Service and self
Students and staff share military aspirations and experiences
Varsity Boys Basketball loses to Saratoga High School 52-50 in a close match
The Matadors maintain a nearly even score up until the last few seconds
Bad art and the room to improve
Exploring what it means to make “bad art”
Divided mathematics
FUHSD considers the implementation of newly released California Mathematics Framework
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2
Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
Facing north
Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
Deconstructing construction
Breaking down school construction projects and how they impact MVHS staff
Principal Ben Clausnitzer named JEA 2023 administrator of the year
Journalism Education Association recognizes Clausnitzer’s support for journalism