![Graphic by Yixuan (Joyce) Li | Made with Canva](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Weaving-Bonds-Collage-1-e1716767676969.png)
Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
![Its hard for me to grasp the fact Ill be leaving my family in a few months.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-204.png)
2,830 miles
I’m learning to reconcile leaving my family for college
![It’s important to differentiate between healthy venting and trauma dumping.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_6702-801x1200.jpeg)
The toll of trauma dumping
We need to recognize and set boundaries for healthy relationships
![Its important to have discussions about family finances and how they’re being handled for college plans.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-3.31.30 PM.png)
The ultimate college debt
Understanding financial plans for college helps relieve feelings of immigrant guilt
![College bound](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-29-at-12.29.10-PM-1200x732.png)
College bound
Exploring the changing landscape of higher education
![A student takes a practice SAT assessment.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4174-1200x900.jpg)
Standardized testing makes comeback
The MVHS community discusses changing SAT policies for college admissions
![Jariwala is currently teaching in the classroom while preparing to become a Teacher Mentor next year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_2714-1200x800.jpg)
Classroom to classroom
English Department Lead Monica Jariwala prepares to become a New Teacher Mentor for FUHSD
![Raising Funds](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fundraisers-Package-Cover-1200x675.png)
Raising Funds
MVHS student groups raise money through creative fundraisers
![Clubs sell out during Club Grub Day](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0018-1200x800.jpg)
Clubs sell out during Club Grub Day
Students share their thoughts on Club Grub Day
![The FUHSD Climate Collective consists of district staff, teachers and students who plan environmental intiatives to implement in all five FUHSD schools.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled_Artwork-1-2-1200x1200.png)
Climate changers
FUHSD Climate Collective establishes its initiatives toward mitigating climate change
![Dream destinations](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-120-766x1200.png)
Dream destinations
MVHS students recommend California travel destinations for your next trip
![Graphic by Jami Lim.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-24-at-5.36.16 PM-1200x755.png)
Decorate our lives
Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life
![Senior Nithya Appannagaari poses with her gold stud piercing.
Photo by Nithya Appannagaari | Used with permission.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/featureimage-e1706116413551.jpeg)
Power to the piercing
MVHS students’ piercings influence their identities
![Graphics by Stella Petzova](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-design.png)
Immersed in India
Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community
![Many MVHS students use Pinterest to find inspiration for their aesthetic styles.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/c3-picture-perfect-photo-1-900x1200.png)
Picture perfect
Exploring how media influences MVHS students’ aesthetics
![Savoring spices](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/403923903_881392940183154_2779377578849559526_n-1168x1200.jpg)
Savoring spices
Exploring what authentic Indian food means
![Hopeful Tendencies](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-21-225807.png)
Hopeful Tendencies
Examining the role that hope plays in the MVHS community
Beyond the numbers
Schools should not be ranked solely by their academic achievements
In the face of climate change
Examining the duality of the role of hope in the climate change movement
![Growing Forward](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2461.jpg)
Growing Forward
Examining opinions around self-improvement in the MVHS community
![The task of cleaning my room always seemed so unachievable I would just give up after trying for a few minutes.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5993.jpg)
Does this spark joy?
How I learned to clean my room
![Sheltering students from information that parents deem inappropriate robs students of a quality education.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
Us vs. them
The parental rights movement undermines comprehensive education
![FUHSD is currently working to combat the misuse of AI tools in the classroom.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
![A year of Yearbook](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/348360959_1308782473051878_2009830790660572842_n-900x507.jpg)
A year of Yearbook
Exploring the challenges and triumphs of El Valedor
![Rod Sinks will be sworn in on Tuesday, May 16, and will serve until November 2024.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/636280426123030000.jpg)
Rod Sinks appointed as new FUHSD Trustee
Former Mayor Rod Sinks will fill the current Board vacancy
![Cupertino High School sophomore Lara Gupta hands custom Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action T-shirts to community members.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_6095-900x600.jpg)
Cupertino celebrates sustainability at the Earth and Arbor Day Festival
Community members come together to commemorate Earth Day
![I think you should...](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/I-1-900x720.png)
I think you should…
Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on giving and receiving advice
![Women often feel compelled to get rid of certain linguistic tendencies and phrases to talk more like men](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_5265-1-900x600.jpg)
Stop policing how women talk
Advising women to change their language contributes to conformity to masculine norms
![Dessert Detectives: Q Baking Corner](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230221-IMG_2307-600x900.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Q Baking Corner
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![Protecting ourselves](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-371-900x506.png)
Protecting ourselves
Taking a look at how students protect different facets of their lives
![MVHS students voice their opinions on different aspects of therapy.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Untitled_Artwork-900x634.jpg)
Should I get help?
Examining different opinions on the stigma surrounding therapy
![High schools should distribute free condoms to promote positive sexual behaviors.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/OpinionMulti1-900x900.png)
Changing contraception culture
Why high schools should make condoms free and easily-accessible
![Sportswashing covers up and erases the problems faced by the country.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sportswashing_Graphic-pdf-900x625.jpg)
More than just a game
How sportswashing came into play at the World Cup
![Unlearning preconceived beliefs about gender biases is the first step towards dismantling these stereotypes.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0057-625x900.png)
“The golden son”
How gender biases in Asian culture affect MVHS community members
![Senior Varshini Peddinti shields the ball from a PHS defender as she dribbles down the court.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Copy-of-0d721d83-3b81-4a49-a69b-539da2f2808c-1-900x600.jpg)
Girls Basketball defeats Prospect High School 49-27
Matadors maintain a strong lead to take home their eighth win of the season
![Bandaids for bullet wounds](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-3-1-900x600.png)
Bandaids for bullet wounds
Examining how bandaid solutions fail to address the root cause of various issues
![Greenwashing often derives from a lack of transparency or care.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled_Artwork-1-900x585.png)
Clean and green
Greenwashing highlights a lack of transparency and care
![Three new Cupertino city councilmembers will be elected on Nov. 8](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-design-3-900x450.jpg)
Introducing the Cupertino City Council candidates
Seven City Council candidates share their stories, opinions and reasons for running
![Idolization](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-9.48.44-AM-e1665201094558.png)
Idolization
Exploring how the idolization of various people, lifestyles and features pervades our lives.
![A narrow focus on Eurocentric beauty excludes much of the wider world.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OpinionGraphicFace-744x900.png)
True Beauty
Idolizing Eurocentric beauty standards prevents diverse representation
![After senior Sydney Su saves the ball from hitting the ground, senior Krupa Shanware prepares to pass the ball back to the opponent’s side and continue the rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC0176-2-900x657.jpg)
Girls Volleyball beats Overfelt High School 3-0
Matadors win straight sets in first game of the season
![FUHSD implements free menstrual products due to new California law](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Video.gif)
Packaging the period plan
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law
![Its crucial that students take steps to better understand their limits.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/catherine-900x600.png)
Learning our limits
Understanding the value of balancing grades and homework with mental health
![Stereotypes Podcast Part 1: Siblings](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/284100428_332847688955749_1798830851782158339_n-900x713.jpg)
Stereotypes Podcast Part 1: Siblings
Discussing common sibling stereotypes
![The community room on the second floor overlooks the redwood trees surrounding the back of the library.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cupertino-lib-3-900x600.jpg)
Cupertino Library expansion finishes
Renovations on the first and second story open to the public
![Paris Baguette’s interior is very modernized, featuring high ceilings, marble-like walls and the Paris Baguette logo in white lights](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_5683-900x600.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: Paris Baguette
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![A large crowd of protestors march forward during a rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/blm1-2-900x600.png)
Black Lives Matter
Exploring how the BLM movement has changed things at MVHS in recent years
![Disconnect](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/c5-features-ka-teng-900x755.png)
Disconnect
Explaining my guilt for not speaking Taiwanese
![In 2020, Eileen Gu changed the country she was representing from the U.S. to China when she was 15.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Eileen-Gu-900x900.png)
Eileen Gu skis over national and political boundaries
Investigating Olympian Eileen Gu’s decision to represent China
![Community members favorite holidays are influenced by both their traditions and their cultures.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LUNAR-NEW-YEAR-DRAGON-2-900x375.png)
Celebrating the new year
Students and staff share which “new year” holiday they prefer
![Juniors Julianna Kimm and Varshini Peddinti guard an opponent from passing the ball to a teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2-e1643518430329-900x620.jpg)
Girls Basketball beats Fremont High School 45-34
Matadors remain undefeated in league with 6-0 record
![Junior Phillip Chiu jumps up to shoot a basket with less than a minute of the third quarter remaining. Photo by Michelle Zheng](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC01872-900x600.jpg)
Boys Basketball loses to Lynbrook High School 53-41
Matadors trail a few points behind Lynbrook for the entirety of the game
![During quarantine, I took up baking as a way to cure my sugar cravings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_5664-1-880x900.png)
Food is my friend (and foe)
Exploring how my experience with food has changed during quarantine
![Its time to take action against climate change. Whats a better place to start than our textbooks?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/treebook-1-1-722x900.png)
Comprehensive climate curriculum is crucial
The need to implement climate change education at MVHS is more important now than ever
![Senior Ashley Twu lunges forward to take a shot during a field hockey game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fh-new.jpg)
Students share about coaching youth sports
Three athletes discuss the impact of being both coaches and competitors