Hopeful Tendencies
Examining the role that hope plays in the MVHS community
Boys Basketball falls to The King’s Academy 58-42
The Matadors lose the sportsmanship game
‘The Marvels’ is a failed attempt to propel the Marvel Cinematic Universe forward
The convoluted and lackluster plotline fails to innovate
Time out! Ep. 9: Gracie Lee
Following Gracie Lee's journey in dance
‘Larger than Life’ is a disconnected mess larger than life
Faiyaz attempts to deliver the positive aspects of his previous discography but fails to produce a solid record
Field Hockey falls to Palo Alto High School 2-0
Despite putting up consistent effort, Field Hockey fails to win on senior night
What are you hopeful for?
Delving into the MVHS community's short-term and long-term hopes and goals
Girls Volleyball beats Sequoia High School 3-1
Girls Volleyball starts off strong in the first two sets and regains momentum to win the fourth set
‘For All the Dogs’ seems to suffer an identity crisis
While Drake attempts to bark back with his latest album, he falls short with a redundant project
Passions
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
Cafeteria Crackdown 2
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section assesses school brunches
The Law of fashion
Learning about senior Miriam Law’s passion for all things fashion and style
‘Jawan’ points out flaws in India’s government system with a powerful message
With stunning visuals and a diverse cast, Jawan tells a compelling story
Field Hockey falls to Branham High School 5-1
Field Hockey continues to prepare for the regular season, but fails to maintain its positive momentum
Style on stage
Exploring how MVHS sports teams utilize clothing in their performances
Boys Volleyball falls to The Harker School 3-0 on its senior night
Matadors narrowly lost two final sets 22-25 and 23-25
A cinematic connection
Examining how movies brought my dad and I closer
I think you should…
Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on giving and receiving advice
Who inspires you?
Delving into MVHS students’ biggest inspirations and role models
The peaks and pitfalls of parental advice
Exploring MVHS student and staff opinions on receiving advice from their parents
Art: a universal language
Exploring MVHS’s connection with art in their foreign language
Behind the Scenes: Singing Valentines
Exploring the process behind putting together Singing Valentines
Countdown to Spring: MVHS’ Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High
Diving into the preparation behind various student-involved happenings
Activism in Art
Uncovering how the Cupertino community advocates for issues through their artwork
Girls Basketball defeats Prospect High School 49-27
Matadors maintain a strong lead to take home their eighth win of the season
From farm to table
Exploring the processes and people behind the food we eat at MVHS
50 Questions with Michael Lordan
In the 21st installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Michael Lordan 50 questions
Cafeteria Crackdown
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section assesses school lunches
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2026 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
‘The Woman King’ delivers both action and heart in a solid Hollywood Blockbuster
The story of a historical all-woman battalion entertains
“The grind never stops”
FUHSD students continue their learning at summer programs