Michelle Zheng, Managing Editor
Spring sports recap
A recap of the spring sports season
Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
Quantity versus quality
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality
Together or alone
MVHS student-athletes compare the advantages and disadvantages of team and individual sports
The golden city
El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment section explores the ins and outs of San Francisco
Within Chinatown
The historical region serves as a cultural epicenter in the Bay Area
State of the art
The recent shifts in arts and entertainment factions
Viral vs. verified
The emerging prominence of social media raises concerns for journalists
The decline of originality in media
The MVHS community shares opinions on the growing trend of adaptations in media
The invisible gap
The generational gap between students and teachers affects their interactions in the classroom
Elusive living
Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence
Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
Politics in the classroom
Investigating whether teachers’ political identities should be incorporated into their curriculum
Stereotypes Podcast Part 3: Linguistics in Movies
Discussing different linguistic stereotypes in movies and their effects
Shifting away from electric vehicles
We need more than green vehicles to prevent climate change
School safety
Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
Back to grass?
Expiration of turf contracts sparks debate between grass and artificial fields
Superstitions
Examining MVHS athletes pre-game rituals and good luck tokens
Amelia de Leon: from player to Head Coach
Featuring the new Head Coach of the Varsity Field Hockey team
Sports team expenses
How the district, Monta Vista Athletic Boosters and ASB help fund the athletic department
Working towards a coherent curriculum through equitable grading practices
Exploring FUHSD student and staff opinions on implementing ‘Grading for Equity’
Dessert detectives: Red Rock Coffee
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
The final run ep 1: Boys Basketball
Discussing with seniors Austin Hwang, Shreyas Inampudi, Dominic Kellogg III, Itai Lavi and Leonardo Sze about their final CCS and season
EE Tries: Football
El Estoque competes against the MVHS Varsity Football team in Flag Football
Boys Basketball ends historic season losing 78-55 to first-seeded Saint Francis High
MVHS’s Cinderella run comes to an end in the third round of CCS playoffs
Boys Basketball wins in second round CCS Playoff game against Gunn High School 66-56
Varsity Boys Basketball advances to face St. Francis High School in the third round of the CCS Playoffs
2023 CIF Central Coast Section Championships
Learn more about the CCS Tournament for the Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling
Boys Basketball beats Overfelt High School 76-51 in first round of CCS playoffs
MVHS advances to second round of playoffs against Gunn High School
Girls Soccer beats Cupertino High School 1-0 on its senior night
Matadors emerge third in league and end the season with a win
The search for spring sport coaching
Looking into the lack of coaching for the spring season
Clubs in Sports
Exploring the similarities and differences between club and school sports
Same sport, different situations
Exploring the similarities and differences between school and club coaches
Junior Varsity Sports
Exploring the experiences of JV players, teams and coaches at MVHS
Girls Basketball moves up to third place in the league after securing a win against Saratoga High School 63-44
MVHS regains its momentum following a three-streak loss
Man on the street: Arm Wrestling
Challenging students to arm wrestling matches throughout the campus
Girls Basketball defeats Santa Clara 51-33 to kick off the season
Matadors win the sportsmanship game, the first game of the season
Age in Sports
Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style