Manas Kottakota, Staff Writer
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
EE-SPN Ep. 5: NBA Eastern Conference Preview 2023-24
Previewing and predicting the Eastern Conference of the 2023-2024 NBA Season
Girls Volleyball beats Sequoia High School 3-1
Girls Volleyball starts off strong in the first two sets and regains momentum to win the fourth set
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
Dessert Detectives: Sheng Kee Bakery
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Rebooting the rally
Examining how the themes of Homecoming 2023 are integrated into the Homecoming rally
EE-SPN Ep. 4: NBA Western Conference Preview 2023-24
Previewing and Predicting the Western 2023-2024 NBA Season
Cafeteria Crackdown 2
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section assesses school brunches