
Manas Kottakota, Staff Writer

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

EE-SPN Ep. 5: NBA Eastern Conference Preview 2023-24
Previewing and predicting the Eastern Conference of the 2023-2024 NBA Season