Liz Liu, Features Editor
BREAKING: MVHS receives threats, prompting early dismissal and the cancellation of Career Day
Emails warning students and staff of bombs on campus mark the third set of threatening emails in the 2024-2025 school year
I am unshaken
Junior Mariam Mansour discusses how Islam has affected her life
This is who we are
MVHS students describe themselves
MVDT takes the stage with Forte wins
The dance team claims top-three finishes in three divisions
Night custodian Ana Cortez shares how she balances work and personal life
Night custodian Ana Cortez examines how working at MVHS has impacted her and her family
Time Out! Ep. 30: Julian Kwon
Julian Kwon discusses his experience in archery
Crossword: Dec. 3, 2024 Mini
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Cupertino Union School District Board passes Board Policy 6144
Newly adopted policy sets guidelines for teachers on controversial issues
Varsity football dominates Lynbrook High School 58-0 in its last home game of the season
Matadors start off strong and continue with strong offensive and defensive plays
Crossword: Oct. 22, 2024 Mini
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Girls Volleyball triumphs 3-0 against Gunn High School on its Senior Night
Matadors sweep Senior Night despite an injury in the second set
Language in classrooms
Students discuss the differences between how languages are taught and how the language is spoken natively
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
Girls Volleyball defeats Piedmont Hills High School 3-0
MVHS sweeps all three sets in the first game of the season
The rise of Vallco
Local community members discuss the potential impacts of The Rise
MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
Living in the USA
The Lee family trace their past in the U.S.
“I heard that they got a…”
Constantly striving to be better than others harms relationships
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
Swim defeats Fremont High School 181.5-153.5
Varsity Girls Swim win against the Firebirds while Boys Swim ties
Fearing the inevitable
El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community
Sarah’s little sister
Overcoming my fear of my sister leaving
Coping with Injuries
Student athletes share their experience recovering from injuries
Boys Soccer defeats Wilcox High School 3-2
Matadors fall short in the first half but take the lead in the second
Education legislation
California passes new laws to improve education
Investing in student wellness
California bill increases funding for school-based mental health services
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
Elders of Cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community
Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name
Examining opinions on renaming De Anza College due to controversy behind namesake
Experienced educators
Seasoned teachers share their experiences in education
Select your passion
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
Star-struck
Examining how junior Aarna Burji’s culture has impacted her love for astronomy
Girls Volleyball secures a 3-1 win over Gunn High School
The Matadors maintained the upper hand for most of the match
Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’