Minding MVHS El Estoque's Features section explores how MVHS supports students' mental health Jonah Chang, Maahi Dev, Suryansh Gupta, and Zaid Naqvi May 26, 2026
‘Voices of Pasifika’ brings Pacific Islander heritage to the Cupertino Library The event featured arts, crafts and a reading of "Oshun is a Liberated Kid" Jonah Chang and Zaid Naqvi May 24, 2026
Political polarization distorts film criticism Outrage commentary reflects how modern film is becoming increasingly intertwined with culture wars Jonah Chang May 21, 2026
Project Bridge builds community through collaboration and creativity The new club provides an opportunity for special needs students to pursue passion projects Jonah Chang and Suryansh Gupta May 15, 2026
Beyond boundaries El Estoque's Features and Opinion section explore gender dynamics and women's impact Jonah Chang, Radhika Dharmapurikar, Suryansh Gupta, Jillian Ju, Leo Lee, and Alexandra Qiu April 23, 2026
Varsity Coed Badminton falls 20-10 to Milpitas High School MVHS athletes are making progress towards performing stronger under pressure Jonah Chang and Zaid Naqvi April 6, 2026
Exaggerated video game character designs reinforce harmful beauty standards Hypermasculine and oversexualized characters create unrealistic expectations and contribute to gender stereotypes Jonah Chang March 30, 2026
Keeping tech in check El Estoque's Opinion section explores growing concerns surrounding technology Jonah Chang, Radhika Dharmapurikar, Jillian Ju, Juju Ling, and Alexandra Qiu March 8, 2026
The digitalization of analog objects complicates user experiences The growing integration of "Internet-of-Things" devices in consumers’ lives creates a futuristic but problematic environment Jonah Chang and Juju Ling March 5, 2026
Varsity Girls Soccer ties Saratoga High School 0-0 The Matadors fought SHS in an even match Elizabeth Yang and Jonah Chang February 24, 2026
Love is a game El Estoque's opinion section explores the intricacies of high school relationships Jonah Chang, Maahi Dev, Radhika Dharmapurikar, Leo Lee, Liz Liu, Suhana Mahabal, Sania Nadkarni, Amberly Sun, Rafaella Fantine Vargas Machuca Vento, Ellie Wang, and Asha Wojciechowski January 31, 2026
MVHS parents express concerns and support for high school dating Many parents worry dating is unhealthy for students, while others see it as a learning opportunity Jonah Chang and Leo Lee January 29, 2026
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Milpitas High School 59-38 MVHS secured an early lead by keeping its momentum strong through teamwork and perseverance Jonah Chang and Sih Yu (Melody) Lin January 26, 2026
“Tactical frivolity” continues to be an effective form of protest The humorous method uniquely influences public perceptions of protest and encourages broader discussion Jonah Chang January 19, 2026
Climate complications El Estoque's opinion section explores the nuances of the climate crisis Jonah Chang, Maahi Dev, Radhika Dharmapurikar, Leo Lee, Liz Liu, and Amberly Sun December 7, 2025
Athletic Trainer Myesha Taylor reflects on her journey From the athletic training room to the front office, Taylor is deeply rooted in the MVHS community Jonah Chang and Zaid Naqvi December 7, 2025
Growing AI usage harms the environment As AI becomes increasingly prominent, people need to consider the technology’s sustainability challenges Leo Lee and Jonah Chang December 2, 2025
The City of Cupertino hosts its second Teen Speaker Series panel on financial literacy Two financial experts presented about the principles of personal finance to a room of students Jonah Chang November 17, 2025
Torn in two El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative impacts of political polarization on the MVHS community Jonah Chang, Radhika Dharmapurikar, Sophia D, Elizabeth Yang, and Olivia Zhang November 3, 2025
America needs to relearn the value of civil discourse Growing political polarization has renewed the importance of respectful discussion Jonah Chang and Elizabeth Yang November 2, 2025
Varsity Flag Football falls 19-13 to Palo Alto High School Despite a strong first half, rainy conditions ultimately impact MVHS’ game Jonah Chang and Aprameya Rupanagunta October 19, 2025
Ungraded, overlooked Exploring the underappreciated opportunities and resources available at MVHS Radhika Dharmapurikar, Jonah Chang, Elizabeth Yang, Sophia D, and Olivia Zhang October 16, 2025
Varsity Girls Water Polo falls 4-3 to Santa Clara High School The Matadors are optimistic despite a narrow 4-3 defeat Jonah Chang and Olivia Zhang September 29, 2025
MVHS students overlook school spirit and community building efforts ASB strives to create school spirit despite MVHS’ academic focus Jonah Chang and Olivia Zhang September 28, 2025
The bittersweet success of outgrowing lifelong allergies After a lifetime defined by allergies, outgrowing them feels like both a victory and a loss Jonah Chang September 24, 2025
Community members weigh the risks of oral immunotherapy Oral immunotherapy is a promising yet complex treatment for food allergies Jonah Chang July 17, 2025
Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career Jonah Chang and Stella Petzova June 6, 2025
Funding cuts under the Trump Administration limit student research opportunities Scientists, educators and students are bracing for the long-term consequences of Trump's research plan Jonah Chang and Radhika Dharmapurikar May 24, 2025
Math teacher Mia Onodera integrates March Madness into teaching Onodera uses March Madness to broaden her students knowledge about college options Jonah Chang and Leah Desai April 8, 2025
As an ex-tennis player I’m learning to accept the loss of my childhood passion Jonah Chang April 1, 2025
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-1 Matadors overcome illness to achieve victory in their fourth league match Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang March 30, 2025
Between the fun and focus MVHS athletes share how their attitudes differ toward recreational and competitive sports Jonah Chang and Owen Liu March 8, 2025
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38 Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports celebration Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang February 7, 2025
Course selection threatens the existence of low-demand electives During course selection season, low-demand arts electives face difficulties with incoming Proposition 28 funding Jonah Chang, Stella Petzova, and Eric Zhou February 1, 2025
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Cupertino High School 49-32 The Matadors step it up in the second half to claim victory Jonah Chang and Ethan Yang January 24, 2025
FUHSD delays Health and Ethnic studies course requirement Health and Ethnic Studies to run as an optional course offering next school year Jonah Chang and Eric Zhou December 6, 2024
Reflecting on MVHS’s first season of Girls’ Flag Football Students and staff look back on the first season in MVHS history Jonah Chang and Megha Mummaneni November 21, 2024
BREAKING: MVHS students and staff shelter in place after an email threatens school shooting Administrators and staff received an alarming email from an anonymous source Jonah Chang and Kathryn Foo November 9, 2024
Behind the punchline Jokes about sexual harassment trivialize the issue Jonah Chang and Yixuan (Joyce) Li October 29, 2024
As a high-maintenance person I’m learning to embrace support from others Jonah Chang October 26, 2024
The popularity of adult content reflects audience maturity R-rated movies have become popular, especially with young audiences Jonah Chang and Archana Venkatesan September 23, 2024
As a high schooler I’m learning to prioritize my interests over others’ ideas of success Jonah Chang September 22, 2024
California Gov. Newsom calls for cell phone restrictions at schools Newsom aims to improve students’ mental health and education Jonah Chang, Erin Liu, Varun Singh, Alan Tai, and Eshika Tiwari August 31, 2024