Behind the desk MVHS teachers discuss their approaches to teaching and how their life experiences have impacted their teaching Anika Bhandarkar, Jason Chu, Arjun Dhruv, Sophia D’Sa, Jami Lim, Raj Thapliyal, and Kate Yang April 12, 2025
Social phobia on the rise MVHS students and expert speak on the increasing prevalence of social anxiety Ethan Kellogg and Jami Lim April 10, 2025
FUHSD holds its annual board meeting recognizing MVHS students and staff Employees, student groups, retirees and outstanding students are honored for their contributions to the MVHS community Jami Lim and Katrina Lin March 16, 2025
Tiny Love Stories What love means to the MVHS community Sophia D’Sa, Jason Chu, Anika Bhandarkar, Jami Lim, Kate Yang, Raj Thapliyal, and Arjun Dhruv March 9, 2025
I am faithful Twins Bernice and Ashley Kwong discuss their lifelong journeys with Christianity Jami Lim and Sania Nadkarni March 6, 2025
Groceries by the numbers Analyzing grocery price trends over the years Giljoon Lee and Jami Lim February 4, 2025
Shopping Slump Examining the impact of fluctuations in the food industry on MVHS students Arshiya Sen, Giljoon Lee, Arjun Dhruv, Subin Ko, Katrina Lin, and Jami Lim February 1, 2025
TikTok on the clock Students and staff reflect on the impact of the potential TikTok ban Jami Lim and Archana Venkatesan January 27, 2025
Forgoing freedom MVHS students and staff discuss the role political values play in college decisions Sana Karkhanis and Jami Lim December 5, 2024
MVHS Girls Golf team places 5th at CCS tournament Girls golf players and coach speak on their journey in tournaments and onward Jami Lim and Subin Ko November 26, 2024
Reaching for the stage Artists involved in musical theater speak on the unique career path and industry Jami Lim and Elizabeth Yang October 26, 2024
Homecoming 2024 Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week Jillian Ju, Isabelle Kok, Grace Lin, Katrina Lin, Eshika Tiwari, Arjun Dhruv, Jami Lim, Sophia D, Asha Wojciechowski, Corinna Kuo, Ellie Wang, Varun Singh, and Angela Poon October 13, 2024
Class of 2025 delivers a sweeping performance in their final Homecoming skit Seniors deliver a platy-num “Phineas and Ferb”-themed production Isabelle Kok and Jami Lim October 7, 2024
Homecoming from another lens MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week Meghna Dixit, Sana Karkhanis, Jami Lim, Sagnik Nag Chowdhury, Amberly Sun, Elizabeth Yang, and Benjamin Zhang September 28, 2024
Foodies: bridging connections through food MVHS food fanatics speak on exploring connections to culture through food Katrina Lin and Jami Lim September 27, 2024
Homecoming memories MVHS staff share a glimpse into their homecoming experiences Amberly Sun and Jami Lim September 27, 2024
Language barriers ESL community members explain the academic difficulties that come with immigration Jami Lim and Stella Petzova June 2, 2024
Weaving bonds MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships Meggie Chen, Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Jami Lim, Sarah Liu, Sania Nadkarni, Brandon Wang, Ethan Yang, and Stephanie Zhang May 26, 2024
The golden city El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco Samika Bhatkar, Corinna Kuo, Pranati Kotamraju, Jami Lim, Sania Nadkarni, Brandon Wang, and Michelle Zheng April 9, 2024
Within Chinatown The historical region serves as a cultural epicenter in the Bay Area Jami Lim and Michelle Zheng April 1, 2024
Steering toward new routes Sunnyvale Mobility Advocacy Group members discuss efforts to improve transportation accessibility in the Bay Area Jami Lim and Lillian Wang March 26, 2024
Kode With Klossy brings CODE-A-BRATION to the Bay Area The two-day event ushers in introductory tech experiences to female and gender-expansive youths Jami Lim March 19, 2024
State of the art The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions Samika Bhatkar, Jami Lim, Michelle Zheng, Brandon Wang, Corinna Kuo, Pranati Kotamraju, and Sania Nadkarni March 9, 2024
Against the grain Students speak on dressing against the traditional gender binary within fashion Jami Lim and Brandon Wang March 8, 2024
Decorate our lives Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life Samika Bhatkar, Leah Desai, Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Jami Lim, Sarah Liu, Riya Murthy, and Eshika Tiwari January 24, 2024
“Mean Girls” arrives too early for its time The unnecessary remake is unsalvageable by its musical theater charm Jami Lim January 18, 2024
Immersed in India Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community Samika Bhatkar, Leah Desai, Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Jami Lim, Sarah Liu, Eshika Tiwari, and Riya Murthy December 9, 2023
Sari, not sorry Understanding the significance of traditional Indian apparel and cultural appreciation within the Indian American community Leah Desai and Jami Lim November 30, 2023
Nessa Barrett’s Church Club For the Lonely Tour falls short of expectations Jami Lim and Aashi Venkat November 16, 2023
Evolution of book culture Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed Samika Bhatkar, Aletheia Ju, Jami Lim, Trisha Sannappanavar, Arshiya Sen, Amberly Sun, and Lillian Wang November 3, 2023
Rewiring reading Investigating the impacts of the digital age on book consumption Jami Lim and Lillian Wang November 1, 2023
Homecoming 2023 Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week Samika Bhatkar, Ananya Chaudhary, Sophia D, Aletheia Ju, Isabelle Kok, Manas Kottakota, Jami Lim, Dylan Nguyen, Trisha Sannappanavar, Arshiya Sen, Lillian Wang, and Benjamin Zhang October 17, 2023
Press play Experiences from the 2023 Homecoming football game Jami Lim and Amberly Sun October 9, 2023
Learning from the past, shaping the future History teacher Bonnie Belshe shares her experience at the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing commemoration week Jami Lim and Mihir Vishwarupe September 25, 2023
Girls Volleyball secures a 3-1 win over Gunn High School The Matadors maintained the upper hand for most of the match Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Jami Lim, and Liz Liu September 23, 2023
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’ Aletheia Ju, Corinna Kuo, Jami Lim, Megha Mummaneni, Eshika Tiwari, Benjamin Zhang, and Michelle Zheng September 1, 2023
The breaking point Examining students’ experiences with burnout and where it stems from Jami Lim June 1, 2023
The weight of Title IX Examining the process and emotional turmoil of reporting sexual assault at MVHS Tvisha Gupta and Jami Lim April 5, 2023
Drawing a line between art and suffering Understanding the role of dark themes in entertainment and mental health Jami Lim March 20, 2023
‘Aurora’ is a manifestation of classic-rock nostalgia The fictional ‘70s-esque album struggles to find its voice in the contemporary world Jami Lim March 14, 2023
Evolve Examining how arts and entertainment have changed through the years Jami Lim, Kripa Mayureshwar, Darpan Singh, Jiya Singh, Aashi Venkat, Brandon Xu, and Alyssa Yang March 13, 2023
MVHS welcomes therapist Akiko Chung Passionate school-based therapist joins MVHS’ student assistance team Krish Dev and Jami Lim February 15, 2023
Next episode starts in 10… Examining how the evolution of TV release formats has divided viewers Jami Lim and Alyssa Yang February 10, 2023
61,404,621 minutes Exploring the listening habits of the MVHS community Jami Lim and Darpan Singh December 17, 2022
Boys Basketball defeats Thomas More High School 62-55 in its first home game Matadors claim a victory on their first game of the season Kathryn Foo and Jami Lim November 26, 2022
Playing the period game Athletes explain the impact of menstruation on their sports Jami Lim and Kalyani Puthenpurayil November 12, 2022
Football dominates Lynbrook High School 42-0 in its Homecoming game Matadors start off strong and maintain their winning streak throughout the game Jami Lim, Kalyani Puthenpurayil, and Stephanie Zhang October 20, 2022
Spirit in Speedos Players and administration weigh in on the implications of the annual water polo speedo run Kathryn Foo and Jami Lim October 13, 2022
On the lookout for a new Athletic Trainer Examining how sports teams are facing injuries without a medical professional affiliated with the school Jami Lim and Brandon Xu October 1, 2022
Runaway of the bulls Students and staff discuss the reasons for and the impacts of the cancellation of ROTB Anika Bhandarkar, Anna Jerolimov, Pranati Kotamraju, Jami Lim, Aashi Venkat, and Anabelle Walker September 8, 2022