
Mikaylah Du, Design Editor

Stranger danger
Discussing the safety of making friends over the internet

Swim falls to Los Gatos High School in the third meet of the season 221-114
Several matadors achieve CCS qualifying times despite loss

A thin line
Exploring student and staff perspectives on artificial intelligence art

Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game

Setting the guideline
Exploring student athletes experiences with referees

The finishing touch
Exploring the role of makeup in sports

Wrapped in green
Examining FUHSD’s Green Ribbon Schools application process

Is the pandemic over?
Exploring why people do or don't take precautions against COVID-19

Santa Clara via Via
Exploring the motivations and future goals for the expansion

MVHS aims to highlight equitable grading
Teachers are introduced to three core philosophies at staff professional development

Colors
Delving into the colors of the rainbow

Colors of Cupertino
Revealing the glimpses of color throughout our community

One step forward, two steps back
Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.

Subconscious communication
Exploring the effects of verbal and nonverbal communication in professional settings
Man on the street: April Fools’ edition
Asking MVHS students incredibly serious questions on this incredibly serious occasion

Social media bites
Observing the issues with short-form activism posts

In the face of crime
Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it
How safe do you find Cupertino?
Observing community reactions to Cupertino crime

“Laurel Hell” diverges from prior releases
Mitski's sixth album experiments with unexplored themes

Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels

Electric vehicle chargers make a positive impact
Examining the impact of FUHSD’s installation of solar panels and car chargers

Man on the street: Should we celebrate Thanksgiving?
Discussing whether the holiday should be observed given its history

Expressing love languages
Exploring how love languages play a role in the MVHS community

Life imitates art
Analyzing how my relationship with art has affected my self-esteem

Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS

50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS

Letting go of my inner child
What my fear of growing up has taught me about change

COVID-19 precautions in sports
Athletes are tested regularly, wear masks and distance when possible

Girls Basketball: Monta Vista loses to Homestead 43-35
Varsity loses its fifth game of the season

The other side
Exploring how teachers are coping with challenges during distance learning

Plotting the Future
Examining course allocations at MVHS through the lens of declining enrollment
Part 1: The Problem
Investigating how declining student enrollment at MVHS has affected course allocation

What am I living for?
Reflecting on why I keep going every day

No Thanks
MVHS students who don't want relationships share their viewpoints

Love is in the air
Exploring romance in the MVHS community through different facets

“That’s not REAL art”
Exploring what is or isn't considered proper art
A COVID celebration
Exploring what MVHS students and their families did for Thanksgiving

All wrapped up
Discovering the stories behind the songs and artists students and teachers listened to most in 2020

Permanent Resident: Immigration at MVHS
Following the immigration journeys of MVHS students and parents

Coming out
Exploring what it means to express oneself

Activism
Exploring the journeys of student, teacher and alumni activists.
Meeting while miles apart
Exploring the world of online friendships