![An anonymous digitalized person looks at the screen.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/anika_black-bg-e1685559479727-900x870.png)
Stranger danger
Discussing the safety of making friends over the internet
![Senior Adi Mellacheruvu swims in Boys 500-yard freestyle, placing fifth with a time of 6:29.11.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-06-at-10.21.15-PM-900x721.png)
Swim falls to Los Gatos High School in the third meet of the season 221-114
Several matadors achieve CCS qualifying times despite loss
![AI art has raised fears of human artists being replaced by machines.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_6825-900x628.png)
A thin line
Exploring student and staff perspectives on artificial intelligence art
![Out of line](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/feature-image-e1678258446574-900x813.png)
Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game
![Basketball referee Scott Calvin calls a time out.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_0445-e1677699569520-900x618.jpg)
Setting the guideline
Exploring student athletes experiences with referees
![The finishing touch](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ashikadominant_2-e1671732139957-900x583.jpg)
The finishing touch
Exploring the role of makeup in sports
![Wrapped in green](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_9817-900x600.jpg)
Wrapped in green
Examining FUHSD’s Green Ribbon Schools application process
![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
![Via-Cupertino vans are wheelchair-accessible and have bike racks attached to the back.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/krish-dev-via-image-900x600.jpg)
Santa Clara via Via
Exploring the motivations and future goals for the expansion
![A graphic illustrating the three philosophies MVHS aims to focus on to encourage equitable grading](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/final-grading-graphic.jpg)
MVHS aims to highlight equitable grading
Teachers are introduced to three core philosophies at staff professional development
![The word COLORS is written in an explosive, rainbow font, depicting a theme similar to graffiti.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/colors-homepage-pls-work_3-900x450.png)
Colors
Delving into the colors of the rainbow
![Colors of Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_9383-900x601.jpg)
Colors of Cupertino
Revealing the glimpses of color throughout our community
![Were here, were queer, get used to it, was a common slogan used in the 90s during pride rallies.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PQ_4-900x643.png)
One step forward, two steps back
Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.
![The methods of communication that people use — voice pitch, voice tone and body language — can affect the way people perceive professionalism.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled_Artwork-900x675.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ukraine-social-media-1-900x360.png)
Social media bites
Observing the issues with short-form activism posts
![In the face of crime](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/8-1-1-900x643.png)
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
![The album cover for Laurel Hell features Mitski in red while white lightning bolts surround her](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/laurellhell.png)
“Laurel Hell” diverges from prior releases
Mitski's sixth album experiments with unexplored themes
![Addressing climate change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-1-900x900.png)
Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels
![Electric vehicle chargers make a positive impact](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/newsdistrict-900x900.png)
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?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dark-Modern-New-Song-Youtube-Thumbnail-900x506.png)
Man on the street: Should we celebrate Thanksgiving?
Discussing whether the holiday should be observed given its history
![Expressing love languages](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/love-languages-cover-e1636851614725-809x900.png)
Expressing love languages
Exploring how love languages play a role in the MVHS community
![A small painting I did would not turn out right no matter what I tried, so I simply blurred it with a large brush and accepted it as it was.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-27-at-2.59.22-PM-900x671.png)
Life imitates art
Analyzing how my relationship with art has affected my self-esteem
![Long-term substitute Stephanie Bodnaruk poses for a photo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_3936-3-900x586.jpg)
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](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Blue-Square-Border-Motivational-Quotes.png)
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
![Metamorphosis — the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1-letting-go-of-my-inner-child-—-butterfly-900x900.png)
Letting go of my inner child
What my fear of growing up has taught me about change
![Athletes line up to get their QR badge scanned so they can enter the waiting room of the gym and receive a COVID test.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-12-at-1.19.56-PM-900x599.png)
COVID-19 precautions in sports
Athletes are tested regularly, wear masks and distance when possible
![Monta Vista defends against Homestead](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6636-900x639.jpg)
Girls Basketball: Monta Vista loses to Homestead 43-35
Varsity loses its fifth game of the season
![Theres often discussion about students and their situations, but what about the other side of the screen?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/chris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-900x675.jpg)
The other side
Exploring how teachers are coping with challenges during distance learning
![Graphic by Rachel Jiang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/168026938_360771728812544_7440697861915159916_n-900x696.jpg)
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
![I gazed out the window that faces me every day.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/window3_-900x643.png)
What am I living for?
Reflecting on why I keep going every day
![No Thanks](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mikaylah-cage1-900x900.png)
No Thanks
MVHS students who don't want relationships share their viewpoints
![Love is in the air](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-15-at-2.50.39-PM-900x589.png)
Love is in the air
Exploring romance in the MVHS community through different facets
![A digital drawing made by Olivia Tsui of her friends character Finn.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/finn-761x900.png)
“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
![Spotifys 2020 wrapped allows students and staff to reflect on their past year in music](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/spotify-feature-900x571.jpg)
All wrapped up
Discovering the stories behind the songs and artists students and teachers listened to most in 2020
![Permanent Resident: Immigration at MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/map1-900x675.png)
Permanent Resident: Immigration at MVHS
Following the immigration journeys of MVHS students and parents
![Sophomore Brooke Frei sits in front of her trans pride flag.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-11-at-8.38.13-PM-746x900.png)
Coming out
Exploring what it means to express oneself
![Activism](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CLAUDIA2-900x601.jpeg)
Activism
Exploring the journeys of student, teacher and alumni activists.
Meeting while miles apart
Exploring the world of online friendships