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Life ready?
MVHS seniors share life skills they aspire to build for college and beyond
![EE-SPN Ep. 6: NBA Playoff Predictions 2024](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screen-Shot-2024-05-18-at-6.19.37-PM-1200x900.png)
EE-SPN Ep. 6: NBA Playoff Predictions 2024
Predicting the 2024 NBA Conference Semifinals
![The state of California increased its minimum wage to $20.00 for fast food workers, beginning on April 1. The large restaurant chain Panera Bread was initially exempt from this change until a clarification from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of Dave Stone](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Panera_Bread_3122895586.jpeg)
The bare minimum
California’s minimum wage raises for workers and fast food jobs have mixed effects on businesses and employees
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Tick. Tock. TikTok…
House of Representatives passes a bill to restrict connections between TikTok and the Chinese Communist Party
![Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6475-1200x1117.jpg)
Taylor takeover
Various colleges newly establish Taylor Swift-focused courses
![Trustees Rosa Kim and Jeff Moe answer questions from the audience regarding FUHSD’s transition to By-Trustee-Area elections at the Feb. 12 MVHS Informational Session.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0047-1200x800.jpg)
Understanding the Trustee transition
FUHSD hosts information and feedback sessions as the transition to By-Trustee-Area elections continues
![Graphic | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-6-e1710040322361-1200x792.png)
Integrating Artificial Intelligence
FUHSD takes several approaches to addressing AI in classrooms
![Staff work to clear items and sweep the water out of the room with a machine.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_1320-1200x800.jpg)
MVHS Drama buildings flood during winter storm
Rainwater floods the Drama room and auditorium
![Batchu and Kulkarni hold their poster board, depicting their various clean energy initiatives.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_1463-2-1200x1010.jpg)
Grants for good
IRPD students receive monetary grants for their projects
![Protestors gather at Harry Bridges Plaza, San Francisco in a demonstration against the APEC convention.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0077-1-1200x800.jpg)
On the streets of SF
San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues
![APEC: A business perspective](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-10-at-11.23.58-PM-1200x810.png)
APEC: A business perspective
Looking into the convention’s impacts on local businesses and organizations
![The procession moves down Market St., protesting against the APEC 2023 summit in San Francisco.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2001-1200x800.jpg)
The voices against APEC
Demonstrators hit the streets in San Francisco to protest APEC 2023
![MVHS received a US News & World Report Scorecard rating of 99.41 measured from aspects such as academics proficiency, graduation rate, and AP Exams.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-02-at-10.40.29-AM-1200x832.png)
Educational heights
Examining MVHS’ placement in national school rankings
![A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Searles Valley, California ruptured the road on Jul. 5, 2019. | Photo United States Geological Survey](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-30-at-12.22.44-PM-1200x747.png)
MVHS takes cover on International ShakeOut Day
Exploring local participation in earthquake preparedness
![The FUHSD Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 19.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0651-1200x800.jpg)
Balanced voices
Examining the effects of FUHSD election system changes on MVHS
![CAL Fires department utilizes its Grant Ranch Vegetation Management Project (VMP) for vegetation management and mitigation. Photo courtesy of Kara Capaldo | Used with Permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-24-at-5.53.13-PM-1200x798.png)
Through the haze and the flames
Examining the national wildfire crisis
![MVHS will partner with the African American Scholars Project starting in the 2023-24 school year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6986-1200x838.png)
MVHS administration implements African American Scholar’s Project
New AASP program offers community for Black students
![Principal Ben Clausnitzer responds to a student’s question at FUHSD Journalism Camp.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ben-C-1200x676.jpeg)
Principal Ben Clausnitzer named JEA 2023 administrator of the year
Journalism Education Association recognizes Clausnitzer’s support for journalism
![Tackling the enrollment crisis](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/News-Package-graphic-900x600.jpg)
Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
![MVHS is set to lose the Japanese language program in the coming years as a result of declining enrollment in the course.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled_Artwork-900x887.png)
FUHSD World Languages to face upcoming changes
MVHS will begin phasing out Japanese language courses in 2024-25
![A concerning surge of underage vaping has occurred in recent years, resulting in heavy pressure for companies such as Juul that create these devices to remove flavors targeting minors. Photo courtesy of Jamie Chung | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-30-at-3.59.21-PM-900x816.png)
Investigating the vaping crackdown
Rise in teen vaping sparks a $462 million settlement from Juul Labs
![Canvas paper bark painting of General Ignacio Zaragoza, who led Mexican troops to victory in the Battle of Puebla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CincoDeMayo2-900x643.png)
Spanish classes celebrate Cinco de Mayo
MVHS Spanish classes participate in activities such as bark paintings and Mexican songs
![Adviser Julia Satterthwaite accepts the Pacemaker Award at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco on April 22.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-25-at-9.29.47-AM-900x840.png)
El Estoque and El Valedor win NSPA Pacemaker awards
MVHS online student publication and yearbook recognized with national honors
![Graphic | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled_Artwork-4-900x675.jpg)
One nation, under guns
Examining the different perspectives on gun policies and ownership in relation to gun violence in America
![Do all Monta Vista students think the same? | Gun Control](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-15-at-8.36.53-PM-900x505.png)
Do all Monta Vista students think the same? | Gun Control
Monta Vista students and staff share their opinions on gun control
![Laura Utile was caught in the middle of a robbery scene four years ago in the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled_Artwork-1-900x671.png)
A closer look at gun control
Staff and experts provide their opinions and perspectives on gun control
![Striking a chord in the heart](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/guitar-graphic-2-900x900.jpg)
Striking a chord in the heart
How playing guitar changed my life
![Freshman Monisha Preetham passes the ball to her teammate across the field.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9635-1-900x661.jpg)
Differences between club and school athletes
Exploring what athletes like and dislike about on a club or school sports teams
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Clubs in Sports
Exploring the similarities and differences between club and school sports
![Sophomore Stanley Du lays up the ball past a defender.
Photo by Manas Kottakota](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_0036-2-1-900x600.jpg)
Boys Basketball defeats Basis Independent Silicon Valley 71-46
Matadors outclass BHS in a must win game
![Junior Varsity Sports](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Transitioning-JV-featured-image-900x600.jpg)
Junior Varsity Sports
Exploring the experiences of JV players, teams and coaches at MVHS
![Sophomore and point guard Stanley Du protects the ball from the opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-07-at-11.38.47-AM-e1670442291290.png)
Transitioning from Junior Varsity to Varsity
Athletes share about the differences between JV and Varsity teams
![Sophomore Clara Fan protects the ball from an SCHS defender as she attempts to score points in the third quarter. Photo by Manas Kottakota](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0107-900x600.jpg)
Girls Basketball defeats Santa Clara 51-33 to kick off the season
Matadors win the sportsmanship game, the first game of the season
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Making a change
Exploring community involvement in the 2022 midterm elections
![AP African-American Studies and AP Precalculus are set to join the 38 AP exams currently offered by College Board.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_6601-1-900x600.png)
The College Board announces two new AP courses
Staff share their thoughts on AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus
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Protecting our privacy
Taking a look at challenges to privacy within our community
![Graphic | Lauren Chuu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Securly-graphic-900x900.png)
Deconstructing Securly
Investigating the incentives and impacts behind implementing the web filter at FUHSD
![Assistant Principal Sydney Fernandez stands with a group of sheriffs.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220923-IMG_9400-2-e1663984114588-900x593.jpg)
BREAKING: MVHS students and staff evacuated following second bomb threat
Law enforcement has declared the campus “clear of danger”
![Unvaccinated staff no longer required to undergo COVID-19 testing](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Photo-2022-09-17-03.37.21-PM-1-900x600.png)
Unvaccinated staff no longer required to undergo COVID-19 testing
At-home antigen tests and testing sites will still be available
![Over recent years. there has been a growing discussion about law enforcement and their role in American society.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220812-IMG_4276-1-e1662438040130-900x832.jpg)
Shifting opinions around SROs
Recent Student Resource Officer contract renewal sparks controversy