Gaming classic ‘Subnautica’ returns with a lukewarm splash
Multiplayer game ‘Subnautica 2’ releases to an incredible reception, yet the game itself felt just alright in comparison to its predecessor
Kai Tsuchida, Staff Writer
Fremont Senior Assassin incident raises safety concerns as MVHS students continue game
After police confronted Fremont students participating in Senior Assassin discussions of the risks, rules and culture surrounding the popular senior tradition rise with the game being played at MVHS
The City of Cupertino holds its first of two 2026 Pooch Plunges
Dogs from all over the Bay Area gather for some wet, tail-wagging fun
Varsity Boys Volleyball falls 3-2 to Los Gatos senior night
Despite taking a 2-1 set lead, the Matadors fell to Los Gatos in a 5 set senior night match
Industrial technology teacher Ted Shinta retires this June
After 25 years of teaching at MVHS, Shinta reflects on his career and retirement
More than words
MVHS students and staff reflect on their experiences watching foreign language shows and movies
Winter Guard and Winter Percussion hold their annual home show
MVHS and Lynbrook High School’s Winter guard and Winter percussion perform together at the MVHS gym
‘Slay the Spire 2’ deals another winning hand
The sequel to the popular roguelike deckbuilder is a worthy successor
“Ca$ino” gambles his career into a new era of maturity
Baby Keem processes his trauma in his second studio album
The Academy Awards need to live up to better the story they tell
This year’s nominations highlight a long-standing pattern of the Oscars’ underrepresentation of Asian international films and performances
‘The Rise’ project at Vallco will not increase enrollment in FUHSD
As the Vallco area redevelops into “The Rise,” multiple factors restrict enrollment growth within FUHSD
Learn4Justice hosts event to make school kits for underserved students
The nonprofit organization organized a table at the Cupertino Library putting together stationery supplies for distribution
Multi-classroom teachers
MVHS teachers share their perspectives teaching in multiple classrooms
FEA President’s pro-Palestinian solidarity statement sparks debate
The statement of solidarity with Palestinians sparks debate over the implications of the union taking a stance on controversial issues
Battlefield 6 is arguably the best shooter released this year
Battlefield Studios crushes expectations and hits every mark the previous franchise release failed to provide
Friday night bites
El Estoque reviews the concession stand food at this year’s Homecoming football game
Upper field construction unlikely to have drastic impact
Home games stacked at the end of season due to upper field construction
KQED cuts employees and scales back programs following executive order
The defunding of the Corporation of Public Broadcasting results in $8 million in funding lost for KQED