MVHS hosts Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services event
MVHS students and staff pet therapy dogs to de-stress as finals week approaches
Owen Liu, Staff Writer
Jason He dives into his memories through video edits
The story behind He’s journey in video editing
Cupertino City Council votes 4 to 1 in favor of housing in a high fire-risk area
The 51-townhome project near Linda Vista Drive presents issues regarding safety concerns from residents
RepresentASIAN
Exploring the influence, impact and perseverance of Asian culture in the Bay Area
Varsity Baseball wins 14-0 against MacDonald High School
The Matadors sweep the Condors in five innings
City of Cupertino holds annual Earth and Arbor Day Festival
Cupertino community members learn about the efforts of environmentally conscious organizations
Bay Area restaurants bring community and culture
Bay Area chefs highlight the origins behind their asian-themed restaurants
Varsity Badminton loses 17-13 to Cupertino High School
The Matadors lose to the Pioneers after a strong start to the season
Outside the frame
Exploring the impact of unconventional art on the MVHS community
Off the canvas: Local murals expand upon conventional art forms and where art belongs
Local artists shine light on the intricacies of creating murals and art installations
Varsity Boys Basketball loses 56-37 against Los Gatos High School
The Matadors fall during senior night to offensive power plays
Varsity Boys Basketball falls 65-22 to Palo Alto High School
Multiple turnovers and a lack of consistent defense led to the Matadors’ loss
Made to move
The MVHS community reflects on the impact different dances have on the local culture
MVHS staff and students build a culture of rhythm, passion and pride through Bhangra
MV students and staff discuss their journey in upholding Bhangra tradition
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Mountain View High School 67-39
The Matadors win by a huge margin due to solid offensive play
Varsity Boys Soccer falls to Homestead High School 5-3
Despite a strong offensive outburst towards the end, the Matadors fell due to a lack of stamina
‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ leaves fans salivating for more as a brutal yet impactful film
MAPPA’s animated movie is a stunning blend of both gore and romance
Day in the life of our cafeteria staff
A closer look at what happens behind the scenes at MVHS’s cafeteria
The City of Cupertino holds its first-ever Na Leo Mokupuni
The event, translating to “Island Sounds” in Hawaiian, celebrates the richness and diversity of Pacific Islander music
Summer jobs as a high school student
Students share the unique experiences they gained from their first jobs this summer
15 Fresh Faces
Introducing members of the class of 2029
F4 Modernization Project renovates MVHS music building
Students and staff express excitement about future opportunities enabled by this renovation
‘Superman’ impresses the audience with its humor and relatability
James Gunn’s adaptation of the classic icon entertains and connects the audience to Superman’s world
Varsity Boys Volleyball triumphs against Redwood High School 3-2
The Matador’s hard-earned victory advances them to the regional semifinals of the CIF State Boys Volleyball Championship
Cupertino’s McClellan Terrace Apartments’ sudden purchase presents issues for residents
How MVHS community members are impacted by Foothill-De Anza Community’s purchase of the McClellan Terrace Apartments
‘Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing’ misses the beat
Despite impactful animations, the film struggles to provide adequate context for viewers
Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High 19-16
The Matadors’s efforts are ultimately overcome by the Pioneers despite strong games
‘Ne Zha 2’ astonishes audiences with its story and animation
The film explodes in popularity and claims its spot as one of the highest-quality animated films
Between the fun and focus
MVHS athletes share how their attitudes differ toward recreational and competitive sports
Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs against Santa Clara High School in a 88-51 win
The Matadors smash the Bruins with a steady start and an even stronger finish
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly taking a larger role in our daily entertainment
MVHS students and staff explore the effect of AI’s growth on entertainment
‘Back in Action’ doubles down on its cliche cheesiness
The comedy excels in dramatic fight scenes but fails to captivate its audience with a meaningful plot
2024 Year in Review
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section revisits significant pop culture media from 2024
Varsity Boys Basketball snatches victory from The Harker School in a 45-38 win
The Matadors win with an adequate margin despite an impressive start
‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ haunts its viewers with comedic delight
The animated film charms the audience with stunning graphics and humor but is awkward in its progression
[Video] Finding yum in yuck
Students and staff discuss childhood dishes that they hated but grew to love
Bridging the years
The MVHS community discusses how they connect with their siblings despite their large age gaps
Language in classrooms
Students discuss the differences between how languages are taught and how the language is spoken natively
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
Mandatory implementation of Ethnic Studies delayed until 2025-2026
As Ethnic Studies enters its second year of pilot, MVHS community members reflect on its impact