Oishee Misra, Editor-in-chief
Sexual harassment procedures at FUHSD and Bay Area high schools
Examining rape culture and sexual harassment policies, including Title IX, at FUHSD and Bay Area high schools
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments and lessons learned from high school
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments, and lessons learned from high school
The Class of 2021
Seniors reflect back on their high school experiences
Boys Water Polo loses to Milpitas HS 13-16
Team loses despite nearly tied scores throughout the first three quarters
Jeff Mueller
Business teacher Jeff Mueller retires after 19 years at MVHS
Martin Jennings
Math teacher Martin Jenning retires after 39 years of teaching, 23 of which were at MVHS
Dear Class of 2021
Reflecting on an abnormal senior year and our hopes for an in-person graduation
The MVHS community works on sexual harassment and assault awareness and prevention initiatives
Students, staff and administrators engage in and promote ways to support survivors after the recent surge in sexual misconduct allegations
The year we didn’t lose
Discovering the myriad of things we learned this year
“Bitch”
Examining the internalized misogyny behind using “bitch” to denote empowerment
A year of Zoom
Exploring how the MVHS community’s feelings toward the pandemic have shifted an entire year later
A year of waiting
Analyzing why constantly looking toward the future is detrimental
Live coverage of MVHS’ shift from distance learning to hybrid, in-person instruction
Updates on FUHSD decisions about returning to in-person school
FUHSD panel hosts community webinar to offer distance learning updates
FUHSD community receives information about a potential return to in-person school, including testing, vaccines and safety protocols
French teacher Sarah Finck receives the California Language Teacher Association’s 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award
Examining the impact of Finck’s teaching for her colleagues and students
Reflecting on Black History Month
Analyzing meaningful forms of anti-racist work and how we can improve
Palo Alto High School community expresses outrage and takes action after alleged sexual assault incidents
Investigating recent alleged Palo Alto High School sexual assaults and the advocacy of the student-run Paly RISE task force and club
Tiny Love Stories
Finding pockets of love within our community
Humans of Cupertino
Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino
Sexual assault
Examining sexual assault in Bay Area high schools
Behind the scenes on the MVHS campus
Investigating how the roles of the cafeteria manager, site technician and day custodian have shifted during a distance learning school year
Intellectual elitism
The hyperfocus on political correctness among the MVHS community hinders productive discussion
Va-MINE-a
Examining how sex education curriculum neglects to discuss female masturbation
Let’s denounce KAM
Advocating to use more meaningful rhetoric as opposed to inflammatory phrases such as “Kill All Men”
Yes, she can.
Exploring different facets of feminism and how they impact students, staff and alumni
Access to childcare in the midst of COVID-19
FUHSD teachers utilize the FUHSD-Action Day partnership and childcare facilities
Remembering Avaneesh Athuluri
Celebrating the life of former MVHS sophomore Avaneesh Athuluri
What’s at stake: U.S. 2020 presidential election
Exploring the contentious issues of November's election
Reproductive rights under threat
Examining the declining access and restrictions to reproductive healthcare and instances of misogyny at MVHS
Alumni Class of 2020 take on college dorms
Exploring the circumstances of living on college campuses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
College in COVID-19
Exploring the various ways the pandemic affects colleges and the application process
Dear 2020,
Reflecting on how a bizarre year made me reevaluate my self-worth
Confronting mental health
Analyzing the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has led to deteriorating mental health
MVHS Spanish and French teachers implement a stereotype unit
Delving into aspects of anti-racist work through Spanish and French 4 Honors curriculum
Five juvenile females rob Standard Liquor in Los Altos
Examining the actions of LHS and MVHS seniors and teen alcohol usage in our school community
The dichotomy of social media activism
Comparing active versus passive forms of activism on social media platforms
Lessons and legacies of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
We need to embrace the urgency to eliminate today’s rampant cynicism and idealism
Zoom School: MVHS Edition
MVHS community devises ways around the challenges of distance learning
Productivity during online distance learning
How to fight lower levels of productivity due to Zoom fatigue
The California wildfires impact the FUHSD community
Students and staff receive evacuation notices due to spreading wildfires
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
When life felt normal: MVHS edition
Inspired by The New York Times, MVHS students reminisce on moments before COVID-19 cancellations
Finding balance: Navigating COVID-19 media consumption
How to stay informed during the pandemic without feeling overwhelmed
Introversion and Extraversion
Exploring the different aspects of introversion and extraversion in high school.
Embracing my introversion
Growing out of resenting being an introvert
Embracing my introversion
Growing out of resenting being an introvert
Positivity Podcast Ep. 5: Quarantine Edition
Discussing the silver linings of the COVID-19 quarantine
MV Bhangra deals with numerous cancelled and possibly postponed shows
COVID-19 concerns lead to the cancellation of upcoming dance showcases
How I’m feeling about ~how i’m feeling~
Lauv captures the difficulty of coping with emotions in this era
Apathy at MVHS
Exploring students' views on the definitions of apathy and what it means to be apathetic.
Expanding definitions of intelligence
Critiquing the MVHS community’s focus on solely academic intelligence
Lessons From Around the World
Exploring the differences in policies and systems between the U.S. and foreign countries
Working hard: worth it?
Refuting my previous belief that hard work doesn’t always equate success
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Positivity Podcast Ep. 3: Thanksgiving Edition
Displaying appreciation during the season of giving thanks
Meet the 2020 democratic candidates
Exploring the nuances behind the policies and backgrounds of the five leading democratic candidates
Immigration in the United States: A broken system
Reflecting on our experiences with America’s legal immigration system
Imposter Syndrome: Exploring the Nuances
Uncovering the different facets of imposter syndrome at MVHS
Positivity Podcast Ep. 2: PG&E Shutdown
Exploring the positives of the recent scheduled PG&E shutdown
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Homecoming Rally 2019
Despite scheduling changes the Homecoming Rally successfully kicks off Homecoming Week
Meaningful Protesting
Refuting my previous belief that protesting is ineffective
Positivity Podcast Ep. 1: Democratic debates
Exploring the positives in the democratic debates
Girls Volleyball: Matadors win against Prospect HS in three sets
Team secures a blowout win, but loses a key player due to injury in the process
Addressing the sparse media coverage of the Amazon fires
Uncovering the drawbacks of social media activism
FUHSD projections predict lower enrollment in coming years
MVHS population of 2019-20 is smaller than previous years
Silver linings of the Notre Dame fire
Combatting our society’s aversion of silver linings
Shifting perspectives owing to Model UN
Model UN training officer Nelson Mu shares insights about his past two years in the club
Constant Change: As I overcame my fear of farewells
A confession about my reluctance to say goodbye
Dear Heartbeat Bill
A hate letter to Alabama’s anti-abortion bill
Our society’s obsession with labels
The dangers of placing people in boxes
Constant Change: As I discovered a liking for solitude
Learning how to keep myself company
Model UN hosts conference at MVHS
Behind the scenes of how South Bay Model UN (SBMUN) came together
Constant Change: As I look toward the future
My struggle with uncertainty about what lies ahead
Response to New Zealand shooting sets precedent for U.S.
Our country's inclination towards thoughts and prayers
Warming Up: Examining the Consequences of Climate Change
Recent events spark conversations about climate change
Constant Change: As I opposed beauty
Discovering the real meaning of “beautiful”
The prospects of Middle College
Applications for Middle College spark discussion about learning environments
Athlete of the Month
Skylar Ploshay
Model UN season picks up the pace
The club anticipates large and competitive upcoming tournaments
Girls basketball: Team overpowers Milpitas HS
Strong all-around performance secures 53-43 win