![Offensive Coordinator Cody Owens watches players on the field.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CFC5C5E6-CBC5-4D3F-AD50-9C5A2707811F-900x568.jpg)
Football coach Cody Owens takes position as Athletic Director at Homestead HS
Owens will no longer coach MVHS football as he takes on his new role
![COVID-19 news coverage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/evgeni-tcherkasski-0pPyrly3H2U-unsplash-900x589.jpg)
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
![TikTok users create videos about COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TikTok-900x505.png)
TikTok users create videos about COVID-19
Influencers discuss the prevalence of coronavirus videos on the popular platform
![An explanation of the College Boards changes to AP testing for the 2019-20 school year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AP-Testing-423x900.png)
The College Board updates AP testing procedures in response to COVID-19
Traditional face-to-face exam administrations are revised to a 45-minute online free-response exam taken at home
![Live coverage of COVID-19 (coronavirus) at MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-08-at-1.47.51-PM-900x506.png)
Live coverage of COVID-19 (coronavirus) at MVHS
Updates on the impacts of COVID-19, more commonly referred to as coronavirus
![Whats in your bag?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-11-at-12.50.31-PM-709x900.png)
What’s in your bag?
Dancer Ariyal Jain shares some of her essentials
![Junior Andrew Chang has a discouraged look on his face after a foul call against Wilcox HS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0742-900x567.jpg)
Boys Basketball: The Matadors lose against Wilcox HS 44-53
MVHS comes up short against first place Wilcox HS
![Sports dynasties: The rise and fall](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/OFFICIAL-JAN-PACKAGE-COVER-900x643.jpg)
Sports dynasties: The rise and fall
At times, an athlete must come to terms with their team’s dynasty coming to an end, while others face the pressure of trying to maintain the legacy their predecessors had left behind.
![FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 10: Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots celebrates with his teammates Terrence Brooks #25, Stephon Gilmore #24 and Matthew Slater #18 after recovering a fumble to score a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/gettyimages-1180333720-900x540.jpg)
No longer invincible
The Patriots experience difficulties after breaking barriers in NFL history
![Junior Matthew Whong, Assistant Principal Michael Martinez and junior Sumer Hajela pose for photos wearing their favorite sneakers. Photos by Anish Vasudevan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-10-at-9.02.15-PM-900x369.png)
If the shoe drips: self-expression through sneakers
Students use shoe customization as a form of self-expression
![Not the right fit](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-23-at-12.28.58-PM-900x847.png)
Not the right fit
Former MVHS students explain their decision to change schools
![Inner battles](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20-21-1-page-002-1.jpg)
Inner battles
Exploring the impact individuals can make in the lives of students facing internal struggles
[Video] 50 Questions with Pete Pelkey
In the fourth installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Pete Pelkey 50 questions in his classroom
![World at stake](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/action-activist-appeal-2990613-900x600.jpg)
World at stake
MVHS community responds to the dire effects of climate change
![Former judge in Brock Turner case getting hired as LHS JV tennis coach causes national stir](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tyler-anderson-tdodgQ82Qk-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Former judge in Brock Turner case getting hired as LHS JV tennis coach causes national stir
Community members reflect on former judge Aaron Persky's hire and consequent firing
![Summer Lovin: Students navigate summer relationships](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ringpop-edited-900x675.png)
Summer Lovin’: Students navigate summer relationships
Students weigh in on the value of brief summer flings
![The F-Word: Failure](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/image-900x600.jpg)
The F-Word: Failure
Examining the influence of failure in the MVHS community
Title IX in MVHS
How this 1972 bill affects MVHS teachers and students
![Buying Local](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Buying.local_.featured-900x600.jpg)
Buying Local
Exploring local businesses in Cupertino
![Turn of time: an exploration through the decades](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/time-371226_960_720-900x600.jpg)
Turn of time: an exploration through the decades
A look into different perspectives of each decade
![Bouquet of orchids](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0159-copy-900x598.jpg)
Bouquet of orchids
The Malihini Orchid Society hosts the 2019 Annual Orchid Sale and Culture
![Smittens Ice Cream Store Operations Manager Anna Alvarez explains summer job openings to attendees to the event.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_0036-copy-900x598.jpg)
MVHS Future Business Leaders of America hosts job fair
MVFBLA partners with BAYCO to connect students with companies
![Future Business Leaders of America hosts job fair](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/new-5c-20piktoc_37464028-900x844.png)
Future Business Leaders of America hosts job fair
MVFBLA partners with BAYCO for an internship event
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/A-Love-Story-900x507.png)
A Love Story: Exploring the obstacles in romantic relationships
MVHS students describe the less-publicized aspects of romantic relationships
![A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Untitled-1-900x600.png)
A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students
Different quirks of the students at MVHS
![Wired together: The implications of living in a technology-based world](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Technology-Package-1-900x505.png)
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: Cocohodo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_3033-900x675.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Cocohodo
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![MVHS Future Business Leaders of America’s Shark Tank series](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3-900x598.jpg)
MVHS Future Business Leaders of America’s Shark Tank series
MVFBLA hosts a business workshop with guest speakers
![MVHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)’s new projects](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/new-piktochart_33760534-3-712x900.png)
MVHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)’s new projects
A run-down of upcoming FBLA events
A new role
Principal Ben Clausnitzer shares his short-term and long-term goals to improve MVHS
![Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-26-at-8.50.44-PM.png)
Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media
The impacts from new films "Crazy Rich Asians" and "To All the Boys I've Ever Loved"
![Highlights of the 2018 Welcome Back Rally](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/44412089971_c1dfd17703_o-900x598.png)
Highlights of the 2018 Welcome Back Rally
Relive the first rally of the year