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Crossword Craze: Summer Edition
Play this crossword to get ready for summer
Behind MV Andaaz
Step behind this club's history and preparations for shows across the Bay Area throughout the year
Crossword Craze: Summer Edition Word Bank
Word bank for print magazine crossword
Film fanatics
MV athletes share how watching film of their opponents affects their gameplay
![Time Out! Ep. 19: Anisha Pant](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0471.jpeg)
Time Out! Ep. 19: Anisha Pant
Anisha Pant talks about her past and future fencing career
![Freshman Radhika Dharmapurikar participates in the flag ceremony where every troop stands around to sing songs and do chants before announcements. Photo courtesy of Radhika Dharmapurikar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3685-1200x900.jpg)
Blazing trails
Students share how being part of Scouts BSA has encouraged them to be more active
![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 Matt Lau looks for an opening in the opposing team’s defense while dribbling the ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_0195-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Basketball defeats Ann Sobrato High School 60-44
The Matadors win their fourth preseason game
![Senior Sanika Kothari (center) supports junior Jooha Kim (top center) by her ankle at a football game against Washington High School on Sept. 9.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0225-1200x800.jpg)
Base value
Examining the importance of the bases in cheerleading.
![From fork to finish line](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-6.png)
From fork to finish line
Examining the effects of diet on student athletic performance
![Sophomore Ria Sethi attempts to block a shot by HHS’ offense](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0229-1-2-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Water Polo falls 10-5 to Homestead High School
Matadors ultimately take a loss after a close first half
![Graphic | Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1-4-867x1200.png)
Sports team expenses
How the district, Monta Vista Athletic Boosters and ASB help fund the athletic department
![Junior Kevin Wu attempts to block HHS’s pass.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0215-1-2-1-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Water Polo falls 11-4 to Homestead High School
MVHS takes its second loss, bringing its overall record to 3-2
![Clara Fan prepares for her high jump at the 2022 CIF State Championships in Clovis, CA](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC04945-900x600.jpg)
Time Out! Ep.3: Clara Fan
Exploring Clara Fan’s journey throughout track and field and future plans in the sport
![MV Bhangra jumps in unison during their performance in the show “Spotlite on India.” Photo by Krish Dev](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1562-900x600.jpg)
Style on stage
Exploring how MVHS sports teams utilize clothing in their performances
![50 Questions with Scott DeRuiter](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-26-at-9.07.24-AM-900x506.png)
50 Questions with Scott DeRuiter
In the 24th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Scott DeRuiter 50 questions
![Graphic | Sonia Verma](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled_Artwork-4-900x675.jpg)
One nation, under guns
Examining the different perspectives on gun policies and ownership in relation to gun violence in America
![Do all Monta Vista students think the same? | Gun Control](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-15-at-8.36.53-PM-900x505.png)
Do all Monta Vista students think the same? | Gun Control
Monta Vista students and staff share their opinions on gun control
![Junior Bradley Dulay races with other athletes at the 2023 RustBuster Invitational](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0143-900x601.jpg)
Right On Track
Track and Field athletes share their experience with their main track events
![Countdown to Spring: MVHS Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-03-183853-900x351.png)
Countdown to Spring: MVHS’ Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High
Diving into the preparation behind various student-involved happenings
![Senior Eesha Mokkapati gets serenaded with roses](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_0027-900x601.jpg)
MVHS Choir holds its annual Valentine’s concert
Choir members share their preparations for the annual Valentines Choir Concert
![Kwons graphic designs for SVYCA](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-03-at-8.58.41-AM-894x900.png)
Activism in Art
Uncovering how the Cupertino community advocates for issues through their artwork
![Senior Ryan Tan guards his SHS opponent. Photo by Stephanie Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_9183-3-900x600.jpg)
Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 1-0
The Matadors maintain their second-half lead throughout the game
Artivism on social media
Discussing the unique impacts of combining art, activism, and the widespread use of social media
![Graphic by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-34-01-Artboard-1-900x675.jpg)
Age in Sports
Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style
The pros and cons of starting early
How the age one starts a sport affects their sports journey
![Senior Anna Jerolimov maintains possession of the ball as she tries to find an opening to pass the ball to her teammates. Photo by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11DSC05551-2-900x600.jpg)
Field Hockey loses 2-0 to Valley Christian High School on its senior night
Seniors reflect on their performance throughout the season and convey their thoughts on the team’s future
![Nirbhay Saluja and Palak Bassan talk to each other during Homecoming.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/16DA13A4-0756-4E84-BF0D-021B59A141E2_1_105_c-900x600.jpeg)
‘Be my date to Homecoming?’
Exploring the effects Homecoming has on two MVHS students.
![30 Homecoming Meanings](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/30-Hoco-meanings-900x509.png)
30 Homecoming Meanings
Students share experiences from the 2022 Homecoming Dance
![Senior and quarterback Rohit Pamidi opts to rush the ball in the first few minutes of the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221002-DSC04234-2-900x600.jpg)
Football defeats Saratoga High School 42-35 in a thrilling comeback
The Matadors end strong with a 22-0 run in the fourth quarter despite a rough start
![Graphic by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-28-01-Artboard-1-1-900x546.png)
Post game feelings
Exploring how coaches, athletes and spectators feel after games
![Wing player Owen Pow defends against a CHS player poised to take a shot.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2-900x600.jpg)
Boys Water Polo wins 15-11 against Cupertino High School
The Matadors maintain their undefeated record