Justine Ha, Managing Editor
Represent.
Understanding the impact of diverse representation in various facets of the American entertainment industry
Food review: Local taco trucks
Reviewing nearby taco trucks based on quality, price and taste
How to spice up your Instant Ramen
Three different ways to add more flavor to your ramen dish
Dessert Detectives: Matcha Love
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS
Examining how athletes, coaches and administration have adapted to the pandemic
Women in sports
Exploring the experiences of women in sports in honor of Women's History Month
Love is in the air
Exploring romance in the MVHS community through different facets
‘The Misanthrope’: Behind the Camera
A dive into Drama's first virtual production
Homemade Hipster: Vegan apple crisp
A vegan dessert recipe to make during the 2020 fall holiday season
Permanent Resident: Immigration at MVHS
Following the immigration journeys of MVHS students and parents
The increase in concurrent enrollment
With the pandemic causing most schooling to be done online, more high school students are taking community college classes
College in COVID-19
Exploring the various ways the pandemic affects colleges and the application process
Activism
Exploring the journeys of student, teacher and alumni activists.
Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic
Examining various perspectives about instruction through a screen
A quarantined summer
Exploring how three members of the MVHS community spent the summer of 2020
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
When life felt normal: MVHS edition
Inspired by The New York Times, MVHS students reminisce on moments before COVID-19 cancellations
Lending a helping hand
Track & Field team helps boost essential worker morale
Meet high school equestrian Delani Franklin
Taking a closer look into Franklin’s athletic career — starting out, overcoming hardships and the lifelong experiences she has gained
Kamyar and Anish on the streets: Super Bowl 54 recap
Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan interview 49er's fans about the team's Super Bowl loss
Breakfast with veterans
The American Studies class holds its annual event with war veterans
Track & field host its annual 400 meter shootout event
On Feb. 27, the shootout event took place which kickstarted the new 2020 track & field season
Boys soccer: The Matadors fall to Gunn HS on the team’s senior night
MVHS falters in upholding strong defense after lots of back-and-forth plays, resulting into the teams’ fourth league loss of the season
Girls Soccer: The Lady Mats secure their fourth league victory against Wilcox HS
After an intense match, the Matadors gain their sixth overall win with a final score of 4-2
Sports dynasties: The rise and fall
At times, an athlete must come to terms with their team’s dynasty coming to an end, while others face the pressure of trying to maintain the legacy their predecessors had left behind.
The downfall of the Dubs
Exploring how one of the greatest sports dynasties came to an end
Switching Sides
Exploring how certain MVHS athletes handle playing different sports
Boys basketball: The Matadors lose in an intense matchup against Willow Glen HS
With faltering defensive plays throughout the game, the Matadors fell with a final score of 46-58