
Owen Liu, Staff Writer

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