
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