![Graphic by Leah Desai](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2625-1-1200x849.jpg)
Artistic ambitions
From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes
![The softball team huddles up for a cheer after the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_6003-1200x800.jpg)
Softball falls to Cupertino High School 17-1
Matadors keep their spirits up despite the loss
![Junior Sravik Sajja prepares to bat.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_9931-1200x800.jpg)
Varsity Baseball beats Lynbrook High School 9-4
Matadors dominate the game with a superb second-inning
![Badminton Head Coach Russell Okuno gives advice to sophomore Maxim Gutnik after his first set of Varsity 3 Boys Singles against Lynbrook High School.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0591-463-1200x800.jpg)
Sounds of sports
MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
![PE Teacher Jeff Thomas works out with earbuds on.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0581-1200x800.jpg)
Playing to win
The role music plays in athletics across sports and activities
![Senior Henry Hu returns the ball against HHS defenders.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/44FF7C9D-4062-4FFB-838C-E523638D85AF_1_105_c.jpeg)
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Homestead High School 3-0
Matadors secure another win despite missing key players
![Off-court champs](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7178-1-1200x838.png)
Off-court champs
MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
![Athletic Director Nick Bonacorsi’s classroom is decorated with trophies, photos, and jerseys.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0010-2-1200x800.jpg)
Directing with open arms
Bonacorsi plays a large role in many aspects of MVHS athletics
![Senior and shooting guard Vivian Ong shoots a free throw.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_0303-1200x798.jpg)
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Lynbrook High School 53-45
Matadors secure their eighth win of the league on National Women and Girls in Sports Day
![Sleep](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Presentation-4-3-design.jpg)
Sleep
From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
![With many students not getting the recommended hours of sleep needed, some resort to falling asleep in class to make up for lost sleep.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sleeping-e1706291055893.jpg)
School daze
Students and teachers discuss the experiences behind students napping during class
![Law enforcement agents were situated in various spots on campus to ensure the safety of students and staff.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_3207-1200x900.jpg)
BREAKING: FUHSD receives threatening emails from an anonymous sender
The emails sent on Jan. 23 were later determined to be a “hoax,” though the investigation continues
![A climate protest takes place in New York City, urging action against fossil fuel emissions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0212-3-1200x800.jpg)
Advocacy in action
Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism
![Senior Niku Sedarat prepares to pass the ball to a teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4690-2-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Soccer defeats Prospect High School 4-3
The Matadors gain momentum in the second half to secure the game
![Graphic by Amberly Sun](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/export-1-1200x966.jpg)
Putting Pressure
Exploring why students and staff boycott certain businesses
![School safety](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Fentanyl-Package-Bkg-1-copy.png)
School safety
Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
![The Say Something Anonymous reporting system protects students anonymity while letting them speak out about issues.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled_Artwork-27-1200x951.png)
Call to action
Investigating the structure and goals of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
![La Pluma: Behind the pages](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/La-Pluma-Behind-the-Pages-1-e1698728846264-1200x673.png)
La Pluma: Behind the pages
Exploring the members behind the La Pluma magazine
![The Wellness Room contains a variety of activities to help students relax and de-stress.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6F8A7315-A939-4656-9F91-6D360B077922_1_102_a-1200x900.jpeg)
Making Space
Exploring new student spaces in MVHS
![Implemented this year, the Wellness Room is designed to give students the space and time to reset.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/real-wellness-room-cover.jpg)
Safe Space
MVHS implements the Wellness Room to help students with de-stressing and self-care
![With a rise in COVID cases across the nation, MVHS students and staff have split responses on whether to mask.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Covid-Story-Stats-2-e1695515248530-1200x969.png)
Keeping up with COVID
Exploring MVHS’ responses to COVID-19 amid rising cases and new variants
![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