![Lance Tong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lance-t-900x600.jpeg)
Lance Tong, Managing Editor
![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
![Swimmers Michael Ding, Nilay Kundu, Leo Matsumoto, Tan Kang, Ryan Tang and
Davina Huang all qualified and competed in the State Finals at Clovis West High
School.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-27-at-9.31.02-AM-900x490.png)
Sports Recap: CCS
Examining the CCS runs of every spring sports team at MVHS.
![Diving into stan culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stan1-900x675.png)
Diving into stan culture
Investigating student perspectives on the K-Pop fan community
![Graphic by Justin Kim](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Untitled-design-3-900x506.png)
Dancing forward
Taking a look at the goals and memories of MVHS's dance organizations
![Analyzing Girls Basketball’s undefeated league season and CCS run](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC01991-900x600.jpg)
Analyzing Girls Basketball’s undefeated league season and CCS run
A timeline of the Varsity Girls Basketball team’s 2021-2022 season achievements
![In the face of crime](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/8-1-1-900x643.png)
In the face of crime
Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it
![Cupertino Citizens serving through Neighborhood Watch](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Untitled-design-34-900x506.png)
Cupertino Citizens serving through Neighborhood Watch
Exploring how civilians help law enforcement work towards a safer neighborhood
![Photo from FUHSD](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/f3oqabbkg0pbjjio6brf.webp)
FUHSD superintendent announces retirement
Superintendent Polly Bove will retire after serving 32 years in the FUHSD
![Addressing climate change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-1-900x900.png)
Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels
![English Teacher Mark Carpenter stands in front of an LGBTQ+ flag.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/carpenter-900x847.png)
Out for Safe Schools comes to MVHS
Exploring the impact of training staff to make safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students
![Electric vehicle chargers make a positive impact](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/newsdistrict-900x900.png)
Electric vehicle chargers make a positive impact
Examining the impact of FUHSD’s installation of solar panels and car chargers
![Sophomore Ace Chow wearing his football gear | Photo Courtesy of Ace Chow](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/244559416_222675483110235_2142731288404653959_n.jpeg)
Preparing for the big game
MV athletes share different ways that help them get ready before their game
![Junior Sydney Su and senior Marissa Jensen embrace in a tight hug. The four seniors were given speeches and gifts from the juniors before the start of the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1-900x900.jpg)
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Altos High School on senior night
The Matadors lose with a final score of 3-2
![Senior Tanisha Pulla tries to maintain possession as a SHS opponent attempts to steal the ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_5903-1-900x600.jpg)
Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School on senior night
Matadors end their last home game against Saratoga with a power outage
![The team rushes through the banner, marking the end of halftime and the beginning of the third quarter.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Photo-F23-900x600.jpg)
Matadors lose helmet trophy to Cupertino High School for the fifth consecutive year
MVHS loses 20-45 against CHS in the Helmet Game despite second half push
![The Class of 2022 poses for a group photo following their performance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0792.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Class of 2022’s Homecoming performance
Seniors win the top prize for their homecoming performance
![The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0763.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
!["Los Gatos High School" by David Sawyer is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2596859644_fe8288a459_o-900x675.jpg)
BREAKING: Los Altos High School bomb threat threatens Homecoming football game
Reports of a dangerous device at LAHS proves a false alarm
![Team Inani](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/241379111_382766096619120_7393507883393002207_n-900x599.jpg)
Team Inani
Featuring sophomore Vrinda Inani’s dance journey
![Teammates by Chance](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-pdf-900x506.jpg)
Teammates by Chance
Exploring the impacts of playing the same sport as a family member
![MVHS players huddle together following a play](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_4873-1-900x600.jpg)
Football falls to Lowell High School 53-14
MVHS falls to Lowell High School in its third home game of the season
![The team waits in preparation for a spike from a Mountain View hitter.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_0174-2-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-0
Matadors fall despite a six point lead in the third set
![Senior Marissa Jensen prepares to leap into the air to receive a pass from her teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_0164-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball falls to Palo Alto High School 3-0
MVHS loses its undefeated streak in seventh game of the season
![The MVHS boys water polo team discusses strategy at half time.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Photo4-900x601.jpg)
MVHS falls to Lynbrook High School in its season premiere
The Boys Water Polo team lose 13-12 in a thrilling sudden death third overtime
![With multiple staff openings, MVHS deals with starting the year with fewer councilors.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-27-at-1.21.42-PM-900x641.png)
Counseling department starts the year with two vacancies
Students’ and administration’s reactions to staffing changes
![FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FUHSD-schools-shift-to-hybrid-learning-900x506.png)
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning
Exploring the recent shift to hybrid learning within the district
Arm problems
How arm pains and injuries have impacted athletes at MVHS
Ankle injuries
Exploring how one of the most common injuries affect athletes and their performances
![The Save Regnart car rallies drew support from students and parents alike.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Unknown-2_960x-900x509.jpeg)
Part 4: CUSD board and community members address the possibility of school closures
Exploring CUSD’s potential school closures and its impact on students, parents and teachers.
![CUSD board members discuss options for budget cuts. The board meeting lasted over four hours.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/board-meeting-1-900x520.png)
Part 3: How schools are funded
Exploring how CUSD and other school districts in California are funded
![West Valley Elementary School parents and students were shocked after every staff member was reassigned.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vHhyAMwHIphTRPN-800x450-noPad.jpg)
Part 2: The tide turns
Exploring the start of declining enrollment and the community's loss of trust in the CUSD board
![Lawson Middle School during the summer.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fullsizeoutput_11f-900x499.jpeg)
Part 1: The heyday
Exploring CUSDs past financial wellbeing in the early 2000s
![It's been a year now?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/COVID-graph-900x504.png)
It’s been a year now?
Students reflect on COVID-19 a year after school closure
![Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-02-at-9.36.18-AM-900x599.png)
Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS
Examining how athletes, coaches and administration have adapted to the pandemic
![Another message from an ASB candidate for a vote](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-2021-03-17-193938.png)
ASB candidates, please stop DMing us
Why campaigns DMing people individually is disingenuous
![A twitter user captures an image of a CUSD parent in support of returning to schools.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EvsY0_uU8AUDcm7-1.jpg)
CUSD discusses returning to in person learning
Exploring parents, teachers and board members’ reaction to CUSDs reopening plan
![Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-06-at-12.02.51-AM-900x620.png)
Sprains, strains and pains
Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries
![The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/29-777x437-1.jpg)
The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures
Exploring CUSDs financial and enrollment situation throughout the years
![Junior Anika Mishra practices before a game with a small crowd. Photo used with permission by Mishra.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Image-from-iOS-3.jpg)
The Impact of Cheering
Student athletes share the effect of crowds on their performance
!["Mitch McConnell" by Gage Skidmore is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/8566778921_7880497455_b-900x600.jpg)
Senate Republicans’ hypocrisy is at an all time high
Examining the legacy of the “Biden Rule” and its application to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
![From serving as bonding events to fueling athletes in reaching their maximum potential, food is an integral part of an athletes’ experience. Whether it’s increasing intake of specific food groups to compensate for dietary restrictions or making their own meals, MVHS student-athletes have taken their diets into their own hands to make sure they’re “fuelin’ up.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Package-cover-01-01-01-900x642.png)
Fuelin’ Up
Exploring how food affects athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
![Many seniors used the car parade as an opportunity to meet with their friends and take graduation photos together.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Edited2-900x600.jpg)
MVHS hosts senior car parade
Seniors gather to celebrate their socially distanced graduation
![CUSD board members discuss options for budget cuts. The board meeting lasted over four hours.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/board-meeting-1-900x520.png)
Cupertino Union School District school board addresses reduced funding amid budget spending deficit
CUSD discusses effects of declining enrollment on district finances at board meeting
![Picuture used from The California State University website](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/41865583000_a60f4e864f_o-900x600.jpg)
CSUs and UCs suspend standardized testing requirements
Exploring perspectives on how changes to college application requirements will impact MVHS students
![Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Grocery-Store-900x675.jpeg)
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19
Exploring Whole Foods COVID-19 safety measures and public opinion about the measures taken
![Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/corona.jpeg)
Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration
Why we need to cut the administration some slack because of the recent COVID-19 epidemic
![The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/555.jpg)
The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals
School lunch hits the mark and earns ⅘ stars
![Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/printworthy25-900x600.jpg)
Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations
How five different committees collaborated to plan the annual Octagon cancer fundraiser event
![Sophmore Anushka Savale works on the wheel.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0046-copy-598x900.jpg)
A Potter’s Touch: Exploring junior Anushka Savale’s journey with ceramics
Exploring junior Anushka Savale's journey with ceramics
![Sophmore Collin Ong poses in front of his Funko Pops. Ong has over 70 Funko Pops. Photo used with permission of Collin Ong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200123_173840_146.jpg)
A shelf of memories: MVHS communities collections of different items
Exploring what various people in the MVHS community collect
![Senior Yoanna Lee practices "Jesus Loves Me" by Chris Tomlin on stage.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_8593-copy-900x600.jpg)
Spirit of Song
Members of local Christian praise teams reflect on the value of praise and community
![2020 Club Food Day in Photos](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cfd1-900x598.jpg)
2020 Club Food Day in Photos
Exploring Club Food Day through images