![Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screen-Shot-2024-06-03-at-4.54.43-PM-1200x593.png)
Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice
Class of 2024 gives advice to their freshman-year selves
![The juice is loose!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screen-Shot-2024-05-21-at-10.23.07-AM.png)
The juice is loose!
Students and teachers discuss OJ Simpson’s trial and recent death
![New clubs were introduced on campus second semester.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dji_0363_720.jpg)
New clubs
2nd semester of the 2023-2024 school year features new clubs on campus
![Many female students deal with mansplaining in classroom settings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Feliz-18.png)
Explaining mansplaining
Students and staff share their perspectives on guys talking over others
![Please be patient, student driver](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PLEASE-BE-PATIENT-1200x454.png)
Please be patient, student driver
MVHS should implement a driver education program
![MVHS students frequently ask each other for help through online forums such as Discord and Slack, where they receive help from their peers. | Photo by Megha Mummaneni](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/screenshot_2023-12-04_at_9.44.55_am-1200x299.png)
Little acts, huge impacts
Appreciating the unsung heroes we encounter on our school campus
Where are you really from?
Diving into people’s perspectives of this multi-layered question
Beyond the numbers
Schools should not be ranked solely by their academic achievements
![Rob Walker shares personal details about his son’s fentanyl poisoning.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0041-1200x800.jpg)
Cupertino Rotary Club holds “The Fentanyl Poisoning: Real Talk About Fake Pills” presentation
The presentation was hosted in partnership with the Fremont Union High School Foundation, the Fremont Union High School District and the Cupertino Union School District
![According to a survey of 159 people from MVHS, 43% of students believe the school does not have adequate lunch options.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-6-e1696021292576.png)
Got lunch?
Evaluating the impact of school meal options on students with dietary restrictions
![Sophomore Monisha Preetham attempts to gain possession of the ball from an opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8988-3-1-e1694654596856-1200x909.jpg)
Field Hockey wins 5-0 against Wilcox High School
Matadors dominate in their first league game of the season
![Academic experieces may range across classes based on how coherent curriculum is implemented.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-1-e1693633458551-1200x691.jpg)
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’
![Students note that parental controls can sometimes feel overly restrictive, with 52% of MVHS students reporting that they feel dissatisfied with the controls on their device(s).](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IF-PARENTS-AND-CHILDREN-CAN-COME-TO-AN-AGREEMENT-IMPLEMENTING-RESTRICTIONS-WILL-BE-A-LOT-EASIER-AND-THE-TRUST-WONT-BE-SO-BROKEN.-4-900x506.png)
Under CTRL
Examining student and parent opinions on parental controls
![Man on the street: Can you solve this riddle?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-12-at-2.38.01-PM-2-900x502.png)
Man on the street: Can you solve this riddle?
Testing MVHS students and staff's abilities to answer puzzling riddles
![Senior Aris Yang (left) practices his part before the Fall band concert on Oct. 28, 2022.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0177-900x600.jpeg)
Performing with perfect pitch
Exploring life through the ears of a high school musician with perfect pitch
![Students are often compelled to not apply for financial aid, considering the stigma around doing so in wealthy communities.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-3-e1680977320193-900x294.png)
Facing financial aid
Exploring the stigma against applying for financial aid in Silicon Valley
![MVHS principal Ben Clausnitzer sent an email to Monta Vista students and parents two days after a video of a student saying a racial slur circulated among staff members.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-04-at-11.41.36-AM-674x900.png)
BREAKING: MVHS student uses the N-word in a video shared with staff
On March 2, an email concerning a racist video was sent to the MVHS community
![Deck of hearts](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-03-08-at-2.23.44-PM-900x889-removebg-preview.png)
Deck of hearts
MVHS students and alumni play the love game
![50 Questions with Julia Satterthwaite](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-12.22.18-PM-900x505.png)
50 Questions with Julia Satterthwaite
In the 23rd installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Julia Satterthwaite 50 questions
![Sophomore Gehna Saini places the ornament gifted to her from her mother, on a Christmas tree.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img_0904-600x900.jpg)
Winter break traditions
Examining the traditions students and staff partake in over the winter holidays
![Students in the ACT program plant flowers, fruits and vegetables using SSC funding.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_5880-900x600.jpg)
Funding new projects
School Site Council grants new funding requests after transitioning from the pandemic
![Senior Clay Carson sits among his peers in the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestras performance.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_1160-3.jpeg)
Behind the notes
Students explore their experiences playing in youth symphonies
![Students and staff present conflicting opinions on whether or not the pandemic is truly over.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled_Artwork-2-e1666129016600-900x559.jpg)
Is the pandemic over?
Exploring why people do or don't take precautions against COVID-19
![A drone shot of Orange Avenue pictures the newly constructed sidewalk. Photo by Alexander Chu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220929-untitled6-900x506.jpg)
A new path to school
Sidewalk installations aim to promote student safety and walking to school