![The ideal of the American Dream is that of a country with equal opportunity for success — where anyone can have the life they want if they try hard enough to get it.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-11.08.41-PM-900x586.png)
The American Dream
Examining the immigration stories of MVHS parents
![Graphic | Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Untitled-design-3-900x900.jpg)
A letter
For my ex-best friend
![Graphic | Vincent Zhao](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Graphic2C4.png)
A gamble for love
How students plan to continue or end their relationships after high school
![Deck of hearts](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-03-08-at-2.23.44-PM-900x889-removebg-preview.png)
Deck of hearts
MVHS students and alumni play the love game
![After school](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PNG-image-4-900x596.jpeg)
After school
Exploring what clubs students devote their time to outside of class
![Photo by Kripa Mayureshwar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2406-2-900x687.jpg)
Behind the wheel
Students share their first memories driving
![Anika Deshpande poses with her friend at a sorority event. Photo courtesy of Anika Deshpande | Used with Permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5E864190-A46A-439F-8653-BAEC892945A4-680x900.jpg)
Fraternity and sorority culture
MVHS alumni share their experiences with Greek Life
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/50-Fresh-Faces-1-900x720.png)
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2026 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
![Matadors at Work](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-05-at-6.04.23-PM-712x900.png)
Matadors at Work
Students share new jobs they’ve picked up over the summer
![Summer 2022 in review](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SUMMER-RECAP-TITLE-GRAPHIC-900x675.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC06589-900x600.jpg)
Seniors win in the Farewell Rally
MVHS hosts the last rally of the 2021-2022 school year
![The Apple Watch offers a variety of features that track activity
Graphic | Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Daily-900x900.png)
Down to the bits: technology in sports
Exploring how MVHS sports uses technology
![The Apple Watch offers a variety of features that track activity
Graphic | Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Daily-900x900.png)
Using smart devices to stay fit
Exploring different forms of technology athletes use to monitor exercise progress
![The Valero gas station on De Anza Boulevard prices almost reached $6.00 on March 12. Photo by Angela Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Image-from-iOS-5-675x900.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/My-project-900x600.png)
Race in Sports
Exploring the different facets of race in sports
![The Matadors and their friends from the crowd pose for a picture after their win.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220214-DSC_0478-2-900x600.jpg)
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
![Nguyen in possession of the puck during his game | Photo Courtesy of Eric Nguyen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Image-from-iOS-1.jpg)
Pass the puck
Students describe their experiences playing hockey
![Junior and Varsity Girls Basketball captain Julianna Kimm stands before the Chinese flag.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BB864A16-2CD1-4DE3-BBAE-BA2C3C4CE6B9_1_105_c-900x571.jpeg)
Representation in sports matters
Exploring how students are inspired by professional athletes of the same race
![Sophomore Niku Sedarat drives the ball through midfield as teammates run forward hoping to receive a through ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Image-from-iOS-2-Enhanced-2-1-900x598.jpg)
Girls Soccer falls to Fremont 5-0
Matadors attribute loss to a lack of communication
![Graphic by Sophia Ma and Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-08-at-3.15.22-PM-900x664.png)
Winter Sports
Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
![The cover image of 30 is a simple yet impactful headshot of Adele.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ab67616d0000b273c6b577e4c4a6d326354a89f7.jpeg)
“30” is an excellent showcase of vulnerability
Adele’s first album in six years is an emotional masterpiece
![Sophomore Ace Chow wearing his football gear | Photo Courtesy of Ace Chow](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244559416_222675483110235_2142731288404653959_n.jpeg)
Preparing for the big game
MV athletes share different ways that help them get ready before their game
![Celebrating birthdays](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-22-at-9.40.19-AM-900x505.png)
Celebrating birthdays
MVHS students explain their birthday festivities
![The team rushes through the banner, marking the end of halftime and the beginning of the third quarter.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Photo-F23-900x600.jpg)
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
![The Phillips proudly pose after winning bronze at a preseason tournament in freshmen year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/C85934BE-BB13-479C-BD8F-F2C94EB63630-675x900.jpg)
Team Phillip
Twins Matthew and Thomas Philip reflect on playing soccer together
![Teammates by Chance](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-pdf-900x506.jpg)
Teammates by Chance
Exploring the impacts of playing the same sport as a family member
![The cover features a hand reaching out towards a bright pink poison vial | Photo Courtesy Warner Bros Music](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ab67616d0000b2731d3bce20ed0950678e952057.jpeg)
‘pretty poison’ is an absolute masterpiece
Nessa Barrett releases chilling first EP
![With two blockers in front of her, senior Marissa Jensen prepares to spike the ball across the court. Photo by Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_0552-2-900x598.jpeg)
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
![Sophomore Kalyani Puthenpurayil plugs a laptop into one of the librarys Chromebook carts. Photo by Aashi Venkat](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_6606.jpg)
FUHSD implements new 1:1 device program
Exploring the decision behind the new policy for the 2021-22 school year
![Photo Courtesy Jeff Shen | Used with Permission
Illustration Sophia Ma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jeff.png)
A final season
Senior athletes reflect on the challenges they’ve faced during the pandemic
![Monta Vista defends against Homestead](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6636-900x639.jpg)
Girls Basketball: Monta Vista loses to Homestead 43-35
Varsity loses its fifth game of the season
![Homemade Hipster: Easy Easter sugar cookies](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-28-at-8.32.11-PM-900x496.png)
Homemade Hipster: Easy Easter sugar cookies
Celebrate Easer with a sweet and simple recipe
![Social media influencer Leona Daugherty wearing Chans hoodie (Photo courtesy Leona Daugherty | Used with permission)](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/129734237_304655344122243_1960186502142505478_n-795x900.jpg)
Quarantine projects
Students share various projects they have been working on during the pandemic
![Exploring the stories of Cupertino residents, students and teachers](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/amycover2-600x900.jpg)
Humans of Cupertino
Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino
![Yes, she can.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/yesshecan-701x900.jpeg)
Yes, she can.
Exploring different facets of feminism and how they impact students, staff and alumni
![Girls Supporting Girls](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/C7ABE99B-323A-49C7-B5CF-457FBCCA1830-900x628.png)
Girls Supporting Girls
Examining how TikTok pushes a misogynistic mentality
![The three branches of debate Monta Vista offers | Graphic by Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-24-at-10.56.19-PM.jpg)
Debating through a screen
Members of Monta Vista Debate (MVSD) reflect on the the shift from in-person debates to online
![ILLUSTRATION | TYLER CHO AND SHRESHTA RANGANATHAN](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LISA1-900x600.png)
K-pop’s cultural appropriation issue
Students and alumni weigh in on problematic racial representation within the Korean music industry
![Illustration | Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-19-at-12.33.57-PM-1.jpg)
It’s OK to not be OK
A personal struggle with the effects of toxic positivity