shell diaries: dear diary, till next time
notes from albert, ep. 7
Grace Lin, Head of Graphics
CSU releases its AI initiative regarding the implementation of AI into education systems
MV students and staff discuss the CSU initiative and the impact of AI on education
MVHS student and teacher-led bands trace their roots
From garage rehearsals to stage performances, independent bands transform their musical passions into shared sounds
shell diaries: dear diary, take it slow
notes from albert, ep. 6
Varsity Track and Field defeats Wilcox High School 144-93
MVHS dominates in high jump, hurdles and distance runs
shell diaries: dear diary, hello spring!
notes from albert, ep. 5
Which viral TikTok recipes are actually worth the hype?
From surprisingly delicious shortcuts to complicated flops, TikTok's viral unique food hacks vary widely in their justifiability
shell diaries: dear diary, new year, new me!
notes from albert, ep. 4
Cheer team performs in Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade
After gaining All-American status, the team took a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii
MVHS Orchestra performs its first co-conducted winter concert
Despite director John Gilchrist leaving for paternity leave, the orchestra pushes through with a successful Sounds of the Season concert
shell diaries: dear diary, merry christmas!
notes from albert, ep. 3
Former MVHS coaches look back on their coaching days
MVHS teachers reflect on their journey and experiences as sports coaches
shell diaries: dear diary, trick-or-treat!
notes from albert, ep. 2
Freshman Dasha Young reflects on her homeschooling journey
Dasha Young and her family examine the challenges and rewards of homeschooling before her transition to public school
shell diaries: dear diary, i am unwell.
notes from albert, ep. 1
FUHSD Nutrition Services members share the behind-the-scenes of cafeteria food
Amid the daily rush for cafeteria food, the work of FUHSD Nutrition Services members often goes unseen
Making A Splash!
The USC Ice Bucket Challenge seeks to raise awareness around mental health
Varsity Boys Volleyball wins 3-2 against Lynbrook High School
The Matadors secure another win after a tense neck-and-neck game
Bursting the Cupertino bubble
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative implications of perpetuating Cupertino's "bubble" myth
Cupertino’s long-term stigma around unemployment hurts its community
Societal pressure to succeed fosters a culture where unemployment is met with judgement
Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi
Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
The digital shift reshaping art exhibitions will affect art consumption
As the world embraces digital platforms, museums and art showcases are forced to evolve
Breaking down generational walls
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
Generational ideological and technological shifts exacerbate hostile rhetoric
Differences between generations impact communication and bring about conflict
Gender dynamics within sports media
How the media shapes gender dynamics in sports and the existing disparities
Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Cupertino High School 2-0
Matadors lose the game but show improvement in spite of missing players
The female sports fan experience
MVHS female students and staff share their stories being sports enthusiasts
Crochet is a difficult, yet beautiful craft
Senior Annelise Gorts discusses her journey with crochet
MVHS athletes share gratitude through sports
Students and coaches reflect on their experiences with giving thanks in sports
A change to dye for
MVHS students and staff share their experiences with dyed hair
Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
Class of 2028 transmits a dimension-distorting ‘Teletubbies’ skit
Freshmen display a tele-tubular Homecoming performance
Field Hockey falls to Fremont High School 5-0
Matadors struggle with making strong passes in their sixth game of the season
The thrift shift
MVHS Community members share their experiences with thrifting