MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
Kalyani Puthenpurayil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Echoes of the past
MVHS community members share how the Chinese Cultural Revolution and other policies led them to immigrate to the U.S.
Life ready?
MVHS seniors share life skills they aspire to build for college and beyond
Treating toxicity
Staff opinions on MVHS’ culture of toxicity and the role they play
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
Explaining mansplaining
Students and staff share their perspectives on guys talking over others
Managing money
Students need a financial literacy course to prepare them for the real world
Belonging in baton
Junior Kimika Shimazaki reflects on her journey in baton twirling
the AIssue
Students must be equipped with skills to face AI’s inherent biases
Fearing the inevitable
El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community
A walk in the museum
Art 2-4 and Studio Art classes take a trip to the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco
Education legislation
California passes new laws to improve education
Investing in student wellness
California bill increases funding for school-based mental health services
Competing to connect
Community members share their experiences and thoughts on the networking aspect of sports
Varsity Boys Basketball loses to Saratoga High School 52-50 in a close match
The Matadors maintain a nearly even score up until the last few seconds
All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS
Time Out! Ep. 13: Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina
Exploring how seniors Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina got into breakdancing and their experience in the sport
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name
Examining opinions on renaming De Anza College due to controversy behind namesake
Junior Juggernaut: Davina Huang
Diving into Huang’s competitive swim journey and commitment to Harvard
Transgender student athletes
Looking into the experiences of athletes who identify as transgender at MVHS
Dripped out
Looking into what athletes wear during games and practices
Beyond the numbers
Schools should not be ranked solely by their academic achievements
On the move
Exploring how the athletic trainer is growing into her role at MVHS
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”
Time out! Ep.7: Celine He
Examining senior Celine He’s return to Color Guard during her senior year
Committed!
Exploring the journeys of three college recruits for their respective sports
Carrying the bat
Exploring how the MVHS community is involved in the world’s second largest sport — cricket
Badminton secures a 20-10 win over Wilcox High School on its senior night
Matadors end last home game in a victory
Melanie Martinez enters a new era in ‘PORTALS’
The alt-pop singer unleashes artistry via lyrics and themes in her third studio album
Softball beats Lynbrook High School 24-3 in a blowout
The Matadors maintain a strong lead for the entirety of the game to secure a win
Hair down
Exploring the stories behind students' hair
Boys Volleyball loses to The Harker School in its first home game of the season
Matadors tried to hold out to a fifth set but lost after ending the fourth set 25-23
Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game
Freeze warning in effect amid snow and rain
San Francisco Bay Area sees significant snowfall for the first time in several decades
Crossing the line
Exploring the effects of swearing in sports
Man on the street: Arm Wrestling
Challenging students to arm wrestling matches throughout the campus
Girls Basketball defeats Leland High School 69-42
Matadors maintain their lead throughout the game
More than just a game
How sportswashing came into play at the World Cup
Now is all
Looking into students reactions to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Girls Soccer loses to Branham High School 1-0 in its first home game
Matadors attribute defeat to communication and incomplete passes
Playing the period game
Athletes explain the impact of menstruation on their sports
Football dominates Lynbrook High School 42-0 in its Homecoming game
Matadors start off strong and maintain their winning streak throughout the game
A new path to school
Sidewalk installations aim to promote student safety and walking to school
Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-2
Matadors experience a loss of momentum after winning first two sets
Powering through practice
Looking at how different athletes train for their sports
Facing phobias
Exploring irrational fears that students have
Fight like hell
Exploring Boys Volleyball’s journey to the Division II NorCal Playoffs
Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
Paving the way for safer roads
Exploring how Cupertino is working towards creating a Local Road Safety Plan
Calling to communicate
Exploring how the MVHS community stays connected through voice
Connected through texting
Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of digital communication
Boys Volleyball dominates Saratoga High School on senior night
Seniors share their fun moments on the court during their last home game
Combating air pollution
Exploring steps students and administrators are taking to reduce MVHS’s carbon footprint