Irene Tang, Features Editor
The American Dream
Examining the immigration stories of MVHS parents
A letter
For my ex-best friend
A gamble for love
How students plan to continue or end their relationships after high school
Deck of hearts
MVHS students and alumni play the love game
After school
Exploring what clubs students devote their time to outside of class
Behind the wheel
Students share their first memories driving
Fraternity and sorority culture
MVHS alumni share their experiences with Greek Life
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2026 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
Matadors at Work
Students share new jobs they’ve picked up over the summer
Summer 2022 in review
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section recaps music, movies and TV shows released over the summer
Seniors win in the Farewell Rally
MVHS hosts the last rally of the 2021-2022 school year
Down to the bits: technology in sports
Exploring how MVHS sports uses technology
Using smart devices to stay fit
Exploring different forms of technology athletes use to monitor exercise progress
Gas prices reach record highs as Russia-Ukraine War continues
Examining the effect of Biden’s sanction on Russian oil and gas in Cupertino
Race in Sports
Exploring the different facets of race in sports
Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 6-1 on its senior night
Seniors reflect on their final game with the team and look towards the future
Pass the puck
Students describe their experiences playing hockey
Representation in sports matters
Exploring how students are inspired by professional athletes of the same race
Girls Soccer falls to Fremont 5-0
Matadors attribute loss to a lack of communication
Winter Sports
Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
“30” is an excellent showcase of vulnerability
Adele’s first album in six years is an emotional masterpiece
Preparing for the big game
MV athletes share different ways that help them get ready before their game
Celebrating birthdays
MVHS students explain their birthday festivities
Matadors lose helmet trophy to Cupertino High School for the fifth consecutive year
MVHS loses 20-45 against CHS in the Helmet Game despite second half push
Team Phillip
Twins Matthew and Thomas Philip reflect on playing soccer together
Teammates by Chance
Exploring the impacts of playing the same sport as a family member
‘pretty poison’ is an absolute masterpiece
Nessa Barrett releases chilling first EP
Girls Volleyball wins 3-2 in a thrilling comeback against Notre Dame
Lady Mats continue their undefeated streak after winning their fifth game of the season
FUHSD implements new 1:1 device program
Exploring the decision behind the new policy for the 2021-22 school year
A final season
Senior athletes reflect on the challenges they’ve faced during the pandemic
Girls Basketball: Monta Vista loses to Homestead 43-35
Varsity loses its fifth game of the season
Homemade Hipster: Easy Easter sugar cookies
Celebrate Easer with a sweet and simple recipe
Quarantine projects
Students share various projects they have been working on during the pandemic
Humans of Cupertino
Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino
Yes, she can.
Exploring different facets of feminism and how they impact students, staff and alumni
Girls Supporting Girls
Examining how TikTok pushes a misogynistic mentality
Debating through a screen
Members of Monta Vista Debate (MVSD) reflect on the the shift from in-person debates to online
K-pop’s cultural appropriation issue
Students and alumni weigh in on problematic racial representation within the Korean music industry
It’s OK to not be OK
A personal struggle with the effects of toxic positivity