The annual freshman pig dissection brings up strong emotions about its ethicality
MVHS students and staff reflect on their perspective of science curriculum dissections
Megha Mummaneni, Opinion Editor
Bay Area-based business Twrl Milk Tea brings boba into household pantries
Two Bay Area women built their own eco-friendly bubble tea business
Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi
Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
MVHS explores how social media is changing the idea of love
The MVHS community discusses how social media has affected the way teens perceive and pursue love
Minority groups are capable and sometimes perpetuate discrimination towards other minorities
Students and staff explore the implications behind interminority racism
Varsity Girls Soccer falls short against Milpitas High School 3-1
Matadors start strong but quickly surrender the lead
A look into controversial school rules students have experienced and staff have enforced
The MVHS community differs in its views of classroom norms
AB 1780 levels the playing field for California students
Students and staff discuss the complexities of legacy admissions with the rise of Assembly Bill 1780
Reflecting on MVHS’s first season of Girls’ Flag Football
Students and staff look back on the first season in MVHS history
What the ick?
MVHS students reflect on the implications of toxic relationship terms
Gen X and Millennial teachers get quizzed on Gen Z slang and brain rot
MVHS teachers test their knowledge of modern terminology
Snack Shack workers discuss the preparation process and the community aspect behind it
Volunteers from MV’s concession stand come from various in-school communities to help raise funds
Football dominates Andrew Hill High School 40-0 in its first game of the season
Matadors start strong and maintain momentum throughout the game
Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice
Class of 2024 gives advice to their freshman-year selves
The juice is loose!
Students and teachers discuss OJ Simpson’s trial and recent death
New clubs
2nd semester of the 2023-2024 school year features new clubs on campus
Explaining mansplaining
Students and staff share their perspectives on guys talking over others
Please be patient, student driver
MVHS should implement a driver education program
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
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
Got lunch?
Evaluating the impact of school meal options on students with dietary restrictions
Field Hockey wins 5-0 against Wilcox High School
Matadors dominate in their first league game of the season
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’
Under CTRL
Examining student and parent opinions on parental controls
Performing with perfect pitch
Exploring life through the ears of a high school musician with perfect pitch
Facing financial aid
Exploring the stigma against applying for financial aid in Silicon Valley
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
MVHS students and alumni play the love game
50 Questions with Julia Satterthwaite
In the 23rd installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Julia Satterthwaite 50 questions
Winter break traditions
Examining the traditions students and staff partake in over the winter holidays
Funding new projects
School Site Council grants new funding requests after transitioning from the pandemic
Behind the notes
Students explore their experiences playing in youth symphonies
Is the pandemic over?
Exploring why people do or don't take precautions against COVID-19
A new path to school
Sidewalk installations aim to promote student safety and walking to school