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MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
![Shi Tong Huang and Qi Jie Yang smile for a photo in front of a lake.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Scanned-6_1.jpg)
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?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screen-Shot-2024-05-23-at-2.55.22-PM-1200x611.png)
Life ready?
MVHS seniors share life skills they aspire to build for college and beyond
![Treating toxicity](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/export.png)
Treating toxicity
Staff opinions on MVHS’ culture of toxicity and the role they play
![Photo illustration by Amberly Sun](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fixing-our-flaws-1200x675.png)
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
![Many female students deal with mansplaining in classroom settings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Feliz-18.png)
Explaining mansplaining
Students and staff share their perspectives on guys talking over others
![Managing money](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-04-01-at-7.53.41-AM.png)
Managing money
Students need a financial literacy course to prepare them for the real world
![Junior Kimika Shimazaki poses with a baton after performing at the Welcome Back rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0A369149-AB9B-420E-8DBE-AB6F9674B44E.jpg)
Belonging in baton
Junior Kimika Shimazaki reflects on her journey in baton twirling
![Abha Dash (12) was photographed before and after using a Snapchat beauty filter. The filter whitened not only her clothes and surroundings, but her facial features, as well.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_0202-1.jpeg)
the AIssue
Students must be equipped with skills to face AI’s inherent biases
![Graphics by Amberly Sun](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/export-3-1200x960.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-01-at-11.28.50-PM-copy-1200x665.png)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mental-Health-Law-1-1200x821.png)
Education legislation
California passes new laws to improve education
![Graphic | Corinna Kuo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mental-Health-Law-1200x789.png)
Investing in student wellness
California bill increases funding for school-based mental health services
![Competing to connect](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_0129-1200x800.jpg)
Competing to connect
Community members share their experiences and thoughts on the networking aspect of sports
![Senior and guard Jake Nakamura avoids opponents while dribbling the ball down the court.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0175-1200x800.jpg)
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
![Protestors gather at Harry Bridges Plaza, San Francisco in a demonstration against the APEC convention.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0077-1-1200x800.jpg)
On the streets of SF
San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues
![Seniors Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina dance during the senior Homecoming skit. The choreography included a breakdancing segment, which both of them partook in as experienced breakdancers.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Add-a-heading-4-1-1200x913.png)
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
![APEC: A business perspective](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screen-Shot-2023-12-10-at-11.23.58-PM-1200x810.png)
APEC: A business perspective
Looking into the convention’s impacts on local businesses and organizations
![The California Reparations Task Force hold a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2023, at San Diego State University. Photo by Ariana Drehsler, CalMatters | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/reparations_meeting-1200x800.webp)
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
![Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0106-2-1200x800.jpg)
Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name
Examining opinions on renaming De Anza College due to controversy behind namesake
![Junior Davina Huang swims in freestyle during a meet.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6468516B-F0E6-49A1-9F11-09CFFF86B900.jpg)
Junior Juggernaut: Davina Huang
Diving into Huang’s competitive swim journey and commitment to Harvard
![Transgender student athletes participate in a variety of sports at MVHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7008-1200x820.jpg)
Transgender student athletes
Looking into the experiences of athletes who identify as transgender at MVHS
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Dripped out
Looking into what athletes wear during games and practices
Beyond the numbers
Schools should not be ranked solely by their academic achievements
![Athletic trainer Myesha Taylor treats a player after they received an injury during a game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_1834-1200x832.jpg)
On the move
Exploring how the athletic trainer is growing into her role at MVHS
![Hi Barbie!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/l-intro-1690216485-1200x674.jpg)
Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”
![Senior Celine He performs in Varsity Winter Guards 2023 show, The Moment We Never Met.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5632-900x600.jpg)
Time out! Ep.7: Celine He
Examining senior Celine He’s return to Color Guard during her senior year
![Committed!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20220906-IMG_7632-1-900x600.jpg)
Committed!
Exploring the journeys of three college recruits for their respective sports
![Senior Chetnaa Prasad is batting in a cricket game. She is a member of the USA Women’s National and Womens National Under 19 Training groups.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_2110-900x600.jpeg)
Carrying the bat
Exploring how the MVHS community is involved in the world’s second largest sport — cricket
![Junior Myles Vongnakhone and senior Lance Fuchia laugh as Fuchia receives his senior speech.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0510-2-900x600.jpg)
Badminton secures a 20-10 win over Wilcox High School on its senior night
Matadors end last home game in a victory
![The PORTALS album cover features Melanie Martinez portrayed as a pink character, the newest role she has taken on in Cry Babys evolution.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PORATSL-D.jpeg)
Melanie Martinez enters a new era in ‘PORTALS’
The alt-pop singer unleashes artistry via lyrics and themes in her third studio album
![Junior Siena Banks pitches the ball during the fifth and final inning.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0625-1-900x601.jpg)
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 holds varying significance for these six students, from being an extension of their personality to a characteristic that others like to point out.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Add-a-heading-1-900x506.png)
Hair down
Exploring the stories behind students' hair
![Junior Rahul Pothineni passes the ball to a teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_1495-900x655.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/feature-image-e1678258446574-900x813.png)
Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game
![Clumps of snow were spotted at Saratoga Quarry Park.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1027-copy-900x600.jpg)
Freeze warning in effect amid snow and rain
San Francisco Bay Area sees significant snowfall for the first time in several decades
![Different athletes and coaches have different philosophies surrounding swearing, but when it becomes disrespectful or unnecessary, athletes tend to face consequences.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/anika-900x600.png)
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
![Junior and center forward Sophia Lu maneuvers past the opposition in an attempt to shoot the ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5259-900x600.jpg)
Girls Basketball defeats Leland High School 69-42
Matadors maintain their lead throughout the game
![Sportswashing covers up and erases the problems faced by the country.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sportswashing_Graphic-pdf-900x625.jpg)
More than just a game
How sportswashing came into play at the World Cup
![The 2022 World Cup, hosted in Qatar, has attracted a large number of soccer fans from around the world and is considered one of the most widely viewed sporting events globally this year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/worldcup-900x628.png)
Now is all
Looking into students reactions to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
![Senior Diya Balakrishnan dribbles the ball around a BHS defender during the second half to advance up the field. Photo by Kalyani Puthenpurayil](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0106-900x600.jpg)
Girls Soccer loses to Branham High School 1-0 in its first home game
Matadors attribute defeat to communication and incomplete passes
![An illustrative graphic of a tampon kicking a soccer ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-12-at-10.17.24-PM-900x798.png)
Playing the period game
Athletes explain the impact of menstruation on their sports
![Junior Hamza Moharram goes in for a tackle in the beginning of the first quarter.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0749-2-900x600.jpg)
Football dominates Lynbrook High School 42-0 in its Homecoming game
Matadors start off strong and maintain their winning streak throughout the game
![A drone shot of Orange Avenue pictures the newly constructed sidewalk. Photo by Alexander Chu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220929-untitled6-900x506.jpg)
A new path to school
Sidewalk installations aim to promote student safety and walking to school
![Senior Krupa Shanware serves the ball to start a rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/y-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-2
Matadors experience a loss of momentum after winning first two sets
![Senior Andrew Cole runs down the track during a track meet.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/andrewcole2-900x639.png)
Powering through practice
Looking at how different athletes train for their sports
![Facing phobias](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FACING-900x696.png)
Facing phobias
Exploring irrational fears that students have
![The players celebrate after winning their first home game in straight sets against Homestead High School, not knowing that they would be facing HHS again for the Division I CCS Championship.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/reducesize-900x652.png)
Fight like hell
Exploring Boys Volleyball’s journey to the Division II NorCal Playoffs
![Trashing Our School](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/trash-900x515.png)
Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
![The Local Road Safety Plan targets to reduce fatalities and severe injuries for all types of commuters, including bikers, drivers and pedestrians.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/finfinal-900x643.png)
Paving the way for safer roads
Exploring how Cupertino is working towards creating a Local Road Safety Plan
![Calling to communicate](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-21-at-4.25.10-PM-900x591.png)
Calling to communicate
Exploring how the MVHS community stays connected through voice
![Like Sophomore Esther Suh, many individuals utilize messaging platforms to connect with others for reasons ranging from talking to friends and family to work related purposes.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/lastone-900x651.png)
Connected through texting
Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of digital communication
![Seniors Arthur Chan, Lance Tong, Neil Weaver, Rishi Dasari and Sudhit Rao pose together with their family members and their gifts.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/555-copy-900x600.png)
Boys Volleyball dominates Saratoga High School on senior night
Seniors share their fun moments on the court during their last home game