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MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
![The Lees family home in Cardington, Ohio. || Photo provided by Robin Lee](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Lee-Family-Home.jpeg)
Living in the USA
The Lee family trace their past in the U.S.
![“I heard that they got a…”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_1466_720.jpg)
“I heard that they got a…”
Constantly striving to be better than others harms relationships
![Photo illustration by Amberly Sun](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fixing-our-flaws-1200x675.png)
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
![Senior Leo Matsumoto swims the 200-yard IM with a time of 25.62 seconds.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5-IMG_0129-1200x800.jpg)
Swim defeats Fremont High School 181.5-153.5
Varsity Girls Swim win against the Firebirds while Boys Swim ties
![Graphics by Amberly Sun](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/export-3-1200x960.png)
Fearing the inevitable
El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community
![However, I’ve accepted that even though time passes and we will both change and possibly grow apart, I will always be “Sarah’s little sister” and take a part of her with me wherever I go.
Photo Illustration | Liz Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1436-1200x973.jpg)
Sarah’s little sister
Overcoming my fear of my sister leaving
![Chloe Chen (left) posing for a picture with Victoria Woo (right) during media day.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SJvicpic1.png)
Coping with Injuries
Student athletes share their experience recovering from injuries
![Freshman Riley Chow and senior Pranay Gangaram attempt to steal the ball from an opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC06178-Enhanced-NR-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Soccer defeats Wilcox High School 3-2
Matadors fall short in the first half but take the lead in the second
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Education legislation
California passes new laws to improve education
![Graphic | Corinna Kuo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mental-Health-Law-1200x789.png)
Investing in student wellness
California bill increases funding for school-based mental health services
![The California Reparations Task Force hold a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2023, at San Diego State University. Photo by Ariana Drehsler, CalMatters | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/reparations_meeting-1200x800.webp)
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
![Elders of cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/elders-in-2-1200x675.png)
Elders of cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community
![Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0106-2-1200x800.jpg)
Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name
Examining opinions on renaming De Anza College due to controversy behind namesake
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Experienced educators
Seasoned teachers share their experiences in education
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Select your passion
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
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50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
![Aarna Burji showcases her research on exosolar objects at COSMOS. Photo courtesy of Aarna Burji](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/COP2222.jpg)
Star-struck
Examining how junior Aarna Burji’s culture has impacted her love for astronomy
![Sophomore Chloe Chen springs up to block a spike from GHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8423-2-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Volleyball secures a 3-1 win over Gunn High School
The Matadors maintained the upper hand for most of the match
![Donning a custom, lavender layered gown Swift performs the song “Long Live” from her third album “Speak Now.” The singer played from a blue guitar decorated with koi fish, a tribute to the same guitar she used during her “Speak Now” tour. Photo courtesy of Kiana Mark](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0273-1-675x1200.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’