Minjae Kang, Copy Editor
Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
Keeping the arts alive
How declining enrollment and Proposition 28 are affecting the arts department
Playing traditional music
Students share about playing cultural instruments
The final run ep 3: Girls Basketball
Exploring the CCS journey of seniors in the MV girls basketball team
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
2023 CIF Central Coast Section Championships
Learn more about the CCS Tournament for the Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling
14 days of love
Follow the daily videos as we explore the various relationships of MVHS pairs and find out who knows the other person better
14 days of love: Jennifer & Sylvia
In the ninth installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the friendship between juniors Jennifer Long and Sylvia Ker
50 Questions with Josh Kuo
In the 22nd installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Josh Kuo 50 questions
14 days of love: Amanjyoti & Sooraj
In the third installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the friendship between seniors Amanjyoti Mridha and Sooraj Vydyanathan
Distance
Exploring instances of distance within a family
Aspirational Distances
Exploring the differences in career aspirations between generations.
There’s an app for that
Students break down the process of creating apps
Making a change
Exploring community involvement in the 2022 midterm elections
Voting for the first time
First-time voters share their thoughts on casting their first ballot.
“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” is a comedic mess
Marvel’s seventh Disney+ series struggles to form a coherent plot
Protecting our privacy
Taking a look at challenges to privacy within our community
Deconstructing Securly
Investigating the incentives and impacts behind implementing the web filter at FUHSD
Trading quality for quantity
MVHS students and staff share their thoughts on recent MCU releases
Inflation impacts students and staff
Looking into how rising prices challenge the FUHSD community
Questioning Authority
Examining changes in authority through strikes and leadership transitions
New club officers share their plans for the next school year
Looking into the changing leadership in MVHS clubs
Cupertino hosts annual Earth and Arbor Day festival
The City of Cupertino held its 14th annual 2022 Earth Day and Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 23
An acquired taste: Coffee and tea at MVHS
Students and teachers find benefits from drinking bitter beverages
“Morbius” fails to deliver a memorable origin story
The latest Sony film is an underwhelming and forgettable experience
Dancing forward
Taking a look at the goals and memories of MVHS's dance organizations
Disney’s “Turning Red” puts an Asian spin on the coming of age experience
The third Disney+ exclusive film is a joyful yet emotional ride
What’s in store for KCDC?
Korean Club’s Dance Crew explains the motivations and challenges behind their performances
COVID-19 through the years
MVHS community reflects on the impact of COVID-19 two years later
Students and staff use various methods to stay safe from COVID-19
Looking into the different precautions MVHS students and staff are taking in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ exceeds expectations
The fourth MCU Disney+ series is a fun holiday-themed ride
Unique Cupertino families
Different types of families in Cupertino share their history and dynamics
Biracial families share their family dynamics
Looking into the experience of living in a biracial family
MV Color Guard participates in the Tournament of the Bands
The MVHS Band Ensemble performs its 2021 show Phases of the Moon
Competition season is back
Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
Addressing diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
How MVHS students feel about racial and gender representation in the MCU
A forever war ends: The comic version
Community members share their opinions on the US leaving Afghanistan
Discord music bot Groovy shuts down
How MVHS students feel about the takedown due to YouTube’s Cease and Desist order
The controversy behind Afghanistan
Community members share their opinions on the US leaving Afghanistan
A Forever War Ends
Examining the Afghanistan War and its end
Twisting the game
Three Olympic winners resonate with local athletes
Addressing intersectionality between minority groups facing and fighting racism
How the Asian American and the Black communities can work together to combat racism
COVID admissions
How the cancellation of the SAT subject tests helps students and increases equity in college admissions
College Admission: Uncertainty and Upgrades through COVID
What COVID has revealed about the college acceptance process for seniors
Volunteering during the pandemic
How volunteer opportunities have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Competition Culture
Exploring the experiences of students in our community who participate in various contests and competitions
Foreign Language
Exploring how the pandemic has impacted how students prepare for the exam
Hayden Christensen returns to the Obi-Wan Kenobi Series
What Star Wars fans at MVHS think about Christensen’s return
Marketing for an online play
How Advanced Drama's marketing department used social media advertising for promotion
‘The Misanthrope’: Behind the Camera
A dive into Drama's first virtual production
Fans of K-pop and J-pop share their passion for music
How MVHS students became interested in the two popular genres
International Responses to COVID
Comparing responses to COVID abroad to MVHS experiences with COVID
COVID-19’s impact on the MVHS Band
How Concert Band’s new instructor and students have adapted to virtual practices
