Leah Desai, Sports Editor
MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist
Mind4Youth co-founder Sarah Shelke reflects on her experience being honored for her work
What motivates you?
MVHS athletes share what motivates them to do their sport
Michelle Wang competes in the CIF Girls Golf state final
Freshman Michelle Wang ties for 17th place
Leadership holds annual Halloween costume contest
A Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Secret Service group costume wins the group contest
Bound through ball
Asian league basketball brings the Asian community together
New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year
MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school
Snack Shack workers discuss the preparation process and the community aspect behind it
Volunteers from MV’s concession stand come from various in-school communities to help raise funds
Nicole Laeno and the parasocial predicament
The emotional connections between online creators and their fans are getting out of hand
Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
Season traditions
Sports teams carry on annual traditions
Boys Volleyball defeats Aragon High School and wins the CCS DII Championship 3-0
Matadors maintain strong lead throughout the CCS finals
Creating culture
From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
The delight of diving
New divers find love for the sport and its supportive environment
Celebrating major March holidays at MVHS
Students celebrate Easter and Ramadan in a multitude of ways
Work hard, play hard
The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
Puzzles Paradise
MVHS students reflect on playing digitized versions of puzzle games
Time Out! Ep. 16: Christopher Lamfalusi
Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi discusses his ice hockey journey
Man on the street: Super Bowl predictions
MVHS students predict the outcome of the 2024 Super Bowl
Decorate our lives
Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life
Girls basketball falls to Los Gatos 52-37
Matadors fall short on defense throughout the game
Collection obsessions
The various collections of MVHS students
All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS
Immersed in India
Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community
Behind the bows
A behind-the-scenes look at the Monta Vista cheer team
Sari, not sorry
Understanding the significance of traditional Indian apparel and cultural appreciation within the Indian American community
Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt 70-21 in its third game of the season
The Matadors dominate throughout the entire game
50 questions with Molly Guadiamos
In the 25th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Molly Guadiamos 50 questions
Sophomore Standouts: Lelani and Zoe Laruelle
Exploring the experiences of twins Lelani and Zoe Laruelle in their tennis journey
Amelia de Leon: from player to Head Coach
Featuring the new Head Coach of the Varsity Field Hockey team
Ascending the stage
Examining sophomore Maya Kumar’s journey with bharatanatyam
Deconstructing construction
Breaking down school construction projects and how they impact MVHS staff