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El Estoque

Raj Thapliyal

Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer

Raj is a junior and a staff writer. He enjoys playing volleyball, table tennis, playing video games and taking his dog out on walks.

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Olympics Takeaways

Olympics Takeaways

67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it
In an attempt to keep the Olympics politically neutral, the International Olympic Committee decided to ban Russia and Belarus from participating – forcing athletes from those countries to participate without representing their countries.

MVHS students weigh in on — controversies surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics

MVHS students and staff speak on the separation of athletes from politics at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Raj Thapliyal and Kaia Yuan
September 29, 2024
Junior and defensive free safety/wingback, and quarterback Graham Ischo secures the ball and runs past the defense after an interception from GHS.

Varsity Football falls to Gunn High School 28-0

A lack of consistency attributed to the Matadors' loss
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
September 23, 2024
The Rise construction site

The rise of Vallco

Local community members discuss the potential impacts of The Rise
Liz Liu, Kaia Yuan, Subin Ko, Raj Thapliyal, and Aletheia Ju
September 3, 2024
Introduction screen to the roguelike Indie game, Wizard of Legend. Photo Courtesy of Raj Thapliyal

High difficulty, High satisfaction

How high-difficulty games taught me how to practice delayed gratification
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
May 25, 2024
The PlayStation 5 that Aditya Ghosh used to play on often when he was younger. Photo Courtesy of Aditya Ghosh | Used with Permission

Gamers compare consoles

Students share their experiences with PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Consoles and their equipment
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
May 25, 2024

March Madness comes to MVHS

ASB Spirit Commissioners hold schoolwide March Madness-style dodgeball and capture-the-flag events
Putting on the White Hat

Putting on the White Hat

Widespread acceptance of hacking leads to a rise in demand of ethical hackers
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Me advancing a division after a league match in an old club called "WCTTA", when I was 12 years old. Photo courtesy of Stefan Feth | Used with permission

Progress is never linear

Losing helped me become a more rational person
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Graphic | Sonia Verma

Integrating Artificial Intelligence

FUHSD takes several approaches to addressing AI in classrooms
Raj Thapliyal and Jason Chu
March 9, 2024
In the same bubble

In the same bubble

Students should stop measuring their success solely through their grades
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Sophomore Jiaheng He faces off against a player from Fremont High School.

Time Out! Ep 14: Jason He

Diving into Jason He’s journey through soccer
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
December 9, 2023
Keeping an open mind

Keeping an open mind

Exploring how different political opinions impact friendships
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Get the ball rolling

Get the ball rolling

Exploring the aspects of ‘being in the zone’ and how momentum shifts during games
Arjun Dhruv and Raj Thapliyal
November 3, 2023
Flag Football Fans

Flag Football Fans

Delving into the new sanctioned sport in California
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
FUHSD is currently working to combat the misuse of AI tools in the classroom.

Changing Education with ChatGPT

Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
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