Senior Lindsey Niu discusses her experience playing the guzheng
Senior Lindsey Niu talks about her lifelong journey with the traditional Chinese instrument
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FoodEEs Ep. 14: NaiSnow
The Chinese teahouse chain brings health-forward drinks and inventive East Asian baked goods to the Bay Area
Tracking Greatness
El Estoque's Sports section shares MVHS' track commits
MVHS students and alumni discuss their majors in the arts
Students and alumni pursue creative careers in film, music and animation
Stepping in
How growing into my sister’s old position changed the way I see myself
Senior Jayden Tang discusses his athletic journey
The MVHS 100-meter sprint record holder reflects on his career after committing to Emory University for D3 Track and Field
Bay Area sustainability experts share waste reduction strategies
Community members work to create more sustainable habits
Varsity Boys Volleyball triumphs 3-0 over Lynbrook High School
The Matadors win despite missing starters due to AP exams
Understanding MVHS’ course selection
Administrators balance student demands with logistics to create schedules
Media Literacy Lunch and Learn brings news literacy training for MVHS teachers
MVHS teachers learn strategies to evaluate online media and methods to incorporate media literacy into the curriculum
Varsity Swim triumphs over Cupertino High School 205-132
Despite hot temperatures, the Matadors win the second meet of the season
Mary Avenue Villas project plans are approved by a 3-1 vote
The housing development progresses despite concerns from residents
Varsity Boys Basketball loses 56-37 against Los Gatos High School
The Matadors fall during senior night to offensive power plays
MVHS community discusses the pros and cons of teenage relationships
High school relationships provide both positive and negative effects
Love is a game
El Estoque's opinion section explores the intricacies of high school relationships
Social media romance trends diminish the value of communication
Social media sets up performative and detrimental relationship standards
Varsity Girls Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-1
Matadors win a close game due to a strong offense in the final minutes
Climate complications
El Estoque's opinion section explores the nuances of the climate crisis
Community members talk about the suicide and mental health crisis among Bay Area teenagers
Breaking the silence around suicide is a necessary step in creating a safer environment
Exchange student shares her experience at MVHS
Sophomore Rosa Soler begins her sophomore year at MVHS after coming from Barcelona
Climate change should not be political
Fossil fuel corporations have spent billions manufacturing political divide for profit at our planet’s expense
Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Burlingame High School 3-1 in CCS semifinals
The Matadors advances to the CCS finals following a close fourth set
Day in the life of our cafeteria staff
A closer look at what happens behind the scenes at MVHS’s cafeteria
Freshman Dasha Young reflects on her homeschooling journey
Dasha Young and her family examine the challenges and rewards of homeschooling before her transition to public school
Varsity Girls Volleyball is defeated 3-2 against Homestead High School
The Matadors put up an incredible fight through every block, ace and dig against HHS, ultimately losing a close fifth set
Staff discuss the impact of the SCOTUS ruling granting potential opt-outs from LGBTQ+ material
Mahmoud v. Taylor has left teachers questioning how to balance inclusion and parental rights in the classroom
Dancer Vatsal Dave recovers from an MCL tear
Junior Vatsal Dave’s summer plans take a turn after his first major injury
MVHS art students finish 7-year-old mural
Three students finished the painting in June of 2025
AI Detectors Ep. 2
MVHS artists attempt to detect AI-generated art
Pope Leo XIV is elected as the first American pope
Bay Area residents examine the impacts of the Catholic Church’s shift in leadership
Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-0 on its senior night
Matadors narrowly sweep and players reflect on their growth
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
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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
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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