Manas Kottakota, Staff Writer
Varsity Baseball falls to Santa Clara High School 11-4
Matadors start off strong, but crumble in later innings
Breaking down generational walls
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
Literature curriculum evolves alongside societal issues
Teachers share examples and rationales for updates to English curriculum
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Saratoga High School 73-65
In a tight game, MVHS comes out on top after a strong fourth quarter
Gender dynamics within sports media
How the media shapes gender dynamics in sports and the existing disparities
Varsity Soccer loses to Cupertino High School 2-1
Despite defeating CHS 6-0 in their previous matchup, MVHS struggled on the defensive end
The female sports fan experience
MVHS female students and staff share their stories being sports enthusiasts
EE-SPN Ep. 7: NBA Preview 2024-2025
Previewing and predicting the 2024-2025 NBA Season
Election 2024
Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections
California Assembly District 26 candidate Tara Sreekrishnan and Gen Z students discuss politicians' approach to Gen Z voters
Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 3-0
Matadors struggle on the defensive end
Boys Water Polo defeats Saratoga High School 12-9
The Matadors kick off the first home game of the season with a victory
Mandatory implementation of Ethnic Studies delayed until 2025-2026
As Ethnic Studies enters its second year of pilot, MVHS community members reflect on its impact
Award-winning artists
Prestigious MVHS artists reflect on their journeys
Artistic ambitions
From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes
Sounds of sports
MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
Words of advice
MVHS coaches discuss their approach to giving student athletes pep talks
Varsity Badminton loses to Lynbrook High School 25-5
The Matadors fall to reigning league champions
Off-court champs
MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
Varsity Badminton loses against Saratoga High School 18-12
The Matadors fall in a close game
Game changing volunteers
MVHS students and athletes help support the local sports community through volunteering and coaching
Stepping into a new year of sports
MVHS students recognize changes in sports
Mixed-gender events
Student athletes share their thoughts on the increase in mixed-gender events in Olympic sports
Boys Basketball narrowly falls to Leland High School 58-50
The Matadors lose momentum as the game enters overtime
All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS
Home court advantage
Exploring the perspectives of athletes playing on their home turf
Boys Basketball falls to The King’s Academy 58-42
The Matadors lose the sportsmanship game
‘The Marvels’ is a failed attempt to propel the Marvel Cinematic Universe forward
The convoluted and lackluster plotline fails to innovate
Time out! Ep. 9: Gracie Lee
Following Gracie Lee's journey in dance
Senior sensation: Neiv Gupta
Delving into the successes and future of a senior ice hockey pheno
Field Hockey falls to Palo Alto High School 2-0
Despite putting up consistent effort, Field Hockey fails to win on senior night