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Lance Tong, Sports Editor

Lance Tong is currently a junior and sports editor for El Estoque. He is a member of the MVHS Volleyball team. Lance enjoys watching sports and studying for APUSH in his spare time.

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FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning

FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning

May 15, 2021

Arm problems

May 15, 2021

Ankle injuries

May 15, 2021
The Save Regnart car rallies drew support from students and parents alike.

Part 4: CUSD board and community members address the possibility of school closures

May 6, 2021
CUSD board members discuss options for budget cuts. The board meeting lasted over four hours.

Part 3: How schools are funded

May 6, 2021
West Valley Elementary School parents and students were shocked after every staff member was reassigned.

Part 2: The tide turns

May 6, 2021
Lawson Middle School during the summer.

Part 1: The heyday

May 6, 2021
It's been a year now?

It’s been a year now?

April 4, 2021
Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS

Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS

April 1, 2021
Another message from an ASB candidate for a vote

ASB candidates, please stop DMing us

March 17, 2021
A twitter user captures an image of a CUSD parent in support of returning to schools.

CUSD discusses returning to in person learning

March 8, 2021
Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong

Sprains, strains and pains

February 6, 2021
Exploring juniors and seniors who are preparing for college through athletics.

[Photo] Ready for commitment

December 15, 2020
The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures

The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures

November 26, 2020
Junior Anika Mishra practices before a game with a small crowd. Photo used with permission by Mishra.

The Impact of Cheering

November 5, 2020

Senate Republicans’ hypocrisy is at an all time high

October 7, 2020
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.”

Fuelin’ Up

September 16, 2020
Many seniors used the car parade as an opportunity to meet with their friends and take graduation photos together.

MVHS hosts senior car parade

June 8, 2020
CUSD board members discuss options for budget cuts. The board meeting lasted over four hours.

Cupertino Union School District school board addresses reduced funding amid budget spending deficit

May 23, 2020
Picuture used from The California State University website

CSUs and UCs suspend standardized testing requirements

May 22, 2020
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

May 12, 2020
Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration

Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration

April 3, 2020
The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals

The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals

March 31, 2020
Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations

Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations

March 28, 2020
Sophmore Anushka Savale works on the wheel.

A Potter’s Touch: Exploring junior Anushka Savale’s journey with ceramics

March 11, 2020
Senior Ashley Liu goes up for a layup, making the score 4-0 three minutes into the first quarter. Photo by Lance Tong

[Photo] Girls Basketball: Matadors defeat Fremont HS on senior night

February 22, 2020
Sophmore Collin Ong poses in front of his Funko Pops. Ong has over 70 Funko Pops. Photo used with permission of Collin Ong

A shelf of memories: MVHS communities collections of different items

February 11, 2020
Senior Yoanna Lee practices

Spirit of Song

February 11, 2020
2020 Club Food Day in Photos

2020 Club Food Day in Photos

February 10, 2020
Junior Frank Liu looks up the field to try and pass the ball.

Boys Soccer: Monta Vista draws with Hillsdale HS 2-2

December 18, 2019
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[Photo] Numbing the Pain: Looking into the non-prescription pain medication use in student athletes

November 22, 2019
Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss

Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss

November 8, 2019
Junior Yolanna Lu serves the ball in the third set of the game.

Girls Volleyball: MVHS fails to break losing streak in consecutive league games

October 25, 2019
Athlete of the Month: Luke Bowman

Athlete of the Month: Luke Bowman

October 23, 2019
MVHS girls waterpolo seniors pose for a photo after the game ended.

Girls Water Polo: The Matadors fall to Santa Clara HS on their senior night

October 21, 2019

[Video] Boys Water Polo: MVHS beats SCHS 6-2 on senior night

October 20, 2019
MV Marching Band performs at one of their home games. Photo courtesy of Music at Monta Vista.

MVHS Color Guard and MVHS Marching Band perform at the 2019 annual Cupertino Tournament of Bands competition

October 17, 2019
Junior Zara Fung serves the ball

Girls Tennis: The Matadors fall to Cupertino HS

October 15, 2019
Junior Brooke Young serves a ball twoards CHS

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October 15, 2019
Junior Zara Fung returns the ball to CHS.

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October 15, 2019
Sophmore Mukta Uparkar returns a hard serve.

[Photo]

October 15, 2019
Junior Zara Fung returns a ball off of a hard hit volley

[Photo]

October 15, 2019
Junior Brooke Young returns a softly hit ball

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October 15, 2019
MVHS defenders try to prevent a goal before it can reach the goalkeeper

Girls Water Polo: MVHS falls to Harker HS Water Polo 14-5

October 11, 2019
Junior Jen Prall prepares to take a shot

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October 11, 2019
Junior Jen Prall shoots the ball

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October 11, 2019
Senior Ila Menon passes the ball up twoards the HHS goal

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October 11, 2019
Sophmore Marissa Jensen hits the ball for a kill.

Girls Volleyball: The Matadors fail to break losing streak against Los Gatos HS

October 6, 2019
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