AI and society
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the impacts of AI on society
Raj Thapliyal, Sports Editor
MVHS holds its annual Senior Signing ceremony
MVHS recognizes its ten seniors committing to collegiate-level athletics, inviting family and loved ones for a celebration
Debunking myths about AI’s impacts on the workforce
Krishna Rupanagunta discusses how the workforce will be affected by AI
Badminton Club offers a welcoming environment for players of all skill levels
Badminton Club officers explain the growth of their club and their goals for the future
Varsity Boys Tennis triumphs against Lynbrook High School 6-1
A strong foundation of the basics gives the Matadors their first win of the season
Varsity Boys Baseball triumphs against Summit Shasta High School 17-0
The Matadors’ consistent batting creates a large lead by the end of the match
In Review: Volume 5, 2026
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from Harry Style's first single in two years “Aperture” to the album that was originally set to be released in Sept. 2025 "Icon" by Brent Faiyaz
Varsity Wrestling goes undefeated in the 2025-2026 season
Due to the full lineup and team cohesion, the Matadors went 14-0 in dual meets
Varsity Boys Basketball falls 65-22 to Palo Alto High School
Multiple turnovers and a lack of consistent defense led to the Matadors’ loss
Varsity Wrestling defeats Los Altos High School 48-35
The Matadors win due to their consistent motivation throughout the matches
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
Junior Cameron Polidoro finds a lifelong passion and hobby in mountain biking
Cameron shares his experience competing professionally in mountain bike racing
In Review: Volume 3, 2025
El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from enticing musicals like "Wicked: For Good" to mellow indie tunes like The Neighborhood's "(((((ultraSOUND)))))"
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
Once a matador, always a matador
MVHS alumni take on the Olympics, NBA, NFL and more
MVHS alum ‘16 Amir Bashti reflects on his professional soccer career
Bashti played with the Stanford Cardinal, San Francisco Glens and Atlanta United FC
Varsity Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 7-0
The Falcons’ strong offense led to the Matadors' defeat
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 2
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sports season
Varsity Boys Water Polo falls to Santa Clara High School 14-4
SCHS’s strong offense lead to the Matadors' loss
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 1
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sport season
UC Merced’s recent R1 classification indicates their sharp growth in rankings
How UC Merced has risen in prestige throughout its 20 years in the UC system
Varsity Baseball falls to Cupertino High School 4-3
A loaded-up base in the last inning leads to MVHS’s loss
Behind the desk
MVHS teachers discuss their approaches to teaching and how their life experiences have impacted their teaching
In Review: Volume 5, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Tiny Love Stories
What love means to the MVHS community
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 2
What love means to the MVHS community
Varsity Girls Soccer ties Lynbrook High School 1-1
The Matadors play an even match with LHS on senior night with neither team breaking through for a final goal
People have become too comfortable sexualizing minors
How the internet and media have encouraged underage sexualization
The birds and the bees
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
In Review: Volume 4, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment
Varsity Boys Soccer triumphs against Gunn High School 3-0
The Matadors turn the tides at halftime to secure a win
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
MVHS juniors run a custom keyboard business
Juniors Shivasharan Chaganti and Aditya Pulla talk about their unique business experience on keyboard business
MVHS athletes find mental fortitude during competition
Athletes discuss how they reset mentally in high-stress situations (time-outs, substitutions, in-between matches, after/before match)
Olympics Takeaways
67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it
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
Varsity Football falls to Gunn High School 28-0
A lack of consistency attributed to the Matadors' loss
The rise of Vallco
Local community members discuss the potential impacts of The Rise
High difficulty, High satisfaction
How high-difficulty games taught me how to practice delayed gratification
Gamers compare consoles
Students share their experiences with PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Consoles and their equipment
March Madness comes to MVHS
ASB Spirit Commissioners hold schoolwide March Madness-style dodgeball and capture-the-flag events
Putting on the White Hat
Widespread acceptance of hacking leads to a rise in demand of ethical hackers
Progress is never linear
Losing helped me become a more rational person