![Trashing Our School](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/trash-900x515.png)
Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
![Like father, like daughter](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Senior-Columns-Sophia-Chen-900x720.png)
Like father, like daughter
How my dad inspired my love for sports
![To all the sports Ive done before: Track](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SCVAL-Hurdles-Photo-1-900x718.jpg)
To all the sports I’ve done before: Track
How I learned to accept not being the best at every sport I’ve done
Man on the street: Are there more wheels or doors in the world?
The MVHS community weighs in on this polarizing discourse
![Senior Sophia Chen attempts the final shot during the CCS Quarterfinals game against Evergreen Valley High School. Photo by Anna Jerolimov](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cover_Photo-900x600.jpg)
To all the sports I’ve done before: Basketball
How I learned to pour my heart into the game
![Bay Area’s rent prices climb during COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-17-at-8.08.42-PM-900x767.png)
Bay Area’s rent prices climb during COVID-19
How the pandemic has impacted rent, eviction and housing legislation in Cupertino
![The price of living in Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-3-1-900x900.png)
The price of living in Cupertino
Examining how residents interact with the different aspects of housing in Cupertino
![Race in Sports](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/My-project-900x600.png)
Race in Sports
Exploring the different facets of race in sports
![Two people hold a basketball with a projected American flag.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0104-900x583.jpg)
Examining racism in sports
Looking into how racial microaggressions and bias affect student athletes
![Junior Sophia Chen runs at her first cross country meet at Los Altos High School during the 2021 cross country season.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SCVAL-2021-Meet-1-A-1-1-600x900.jpg)
To all the sports I’ve done before: Cross country
How I learned to enjoy sports without pressure
![Graphic by Sophia Ma and Irene Tang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-08-at-3.15.22-PM-900x664.png)
Winter Sports
Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
![Expressing love languages](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/love-languages-cover-e1636851614725-809x900.png)
Expressing love languages
Exploring how love languages play a role in the MVHS community
![Spending quality time](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/quality-time-1-900x900.png)
Spending quality time
Observing how people prioritize and spend time with loved ones
![Long-term substitute Stephanie Bodnaruk poses for a photo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_3936-3-900x586.jpg)
Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Blue-Square-Border-Motivational-Quotes.png)
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
![Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_2480-900x600.jpg)
Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year
Exploring what’s in store for clubs as MVHS returns to in-person learning
![Juniors taking the CAASPP take a lunch break after their first math testing session on May 12. Photo by Sophia Chen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6888-900x675.jpg)
CAASPP testing during COVID-19
Examining the logistics behind in-person standardized testing
![Hybrid students reflect on the return to in-person school](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-16-115944-900x480.png)
Hybrid students reflect on the return to in-person school
Examining the positive aspects and drawbacks of being part of the students who chose to return to school
![FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FUHSD-schools-shift-to-hybrid-learning-900x506.png)
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning
Exploring the recent shift to hybrid learning within the district
![Cultural melodies](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AUDITORYFINAL-1.png)
Cultural melodies
Looking into three different MVHS students who play traditional instruments
![The 5 Senses of Culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-7-900x600.png)
The 5 Senses of Culture
Delving into the sensory facets of cultures present at MVHS
![Nine songs that capture the different shades of love](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Valen-tunes-for-Valentines-Day-Draft-2-900x506.png)
Valen-tunes for Valentine’s Day
Nine songs that capture the different shades of love
![Nostalgia revisited](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BA26EC9A-7E9C-4CC7-AB72-1A2019A7FFDB-900x573.jpg)
Nostalgia revisited
Returning to childhood roots amidst a pandemic
![Reminiscing about stuffed animals](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Reminiscing-about-stuffed-animals-900x506.png)
Reminiscing about stuffed animals
Examining student sentiments towards childhood toys
![Graphic by Sophia Chen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/A-Throwback-to-Childhood-Trends-900x600.png)
A throwback to childhood trends
Students reminisce on nostalgic toys and trends from their childhood from the past two decades
![An emerging alternative](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3-3-900x643.png)
An emerging alternative
Examining opinions surrounding community college in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in community college enrollment
![College in COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/college-package-featured-image-900x643.png)
College in COVID-19
Exploring the various ways the pandemic affects colleges and the application process
![Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/zoom-package-final-900x506.png)
Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic
Examining various perspectives about instruction through a screen
![A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EE-Website-BLM-Design-900x775.png)
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
![Merch madness](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-6-900x506.jpg)
Merch madness
Exploring four types of merchandise on campus
![Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/printworthy25-900x600.jpg)
Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations
How five different committees collaborated to plan the annual Octagon cancer fundraiser event
![Illustration by Iman Malik. This is a fishbowl that represents a fishbowl discussion. The six other fish are talking while one of them is lonely.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speaking-Up-1.png)
Speaking up: How teachers work with students with speech anxiety
Teachers explain their ways of dealing with student anxiety when speaking in class
50 Questions with I-Chu Chang
In the seventh installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks I-Chu Chang 50 questions about herself
![Athletic trainer Javier Margarito uses traditional Chinese medicine techniques, such as cupping, on students.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC_0004-900x600.jpg)
Holistic healing: Students and staff share their experiences with traditional Chinese medicine
Exploring how MVHS staff and students implement Chinese medicine techniques
![Numbing the Pain: Looking into the non-prescription pain medication use in student athletes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-9.00.38-PM-900x578.png)
Numbing the Pain: Looking into the non-prescription pain medication use in student athletes
Different MVHS athletes share their experiences with over-the-counter pain medication
![Sophomore Marcella Fowlkes prepares to bat. Photo used with the permission of Marcella Fowlkes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/76710770_509388859910857_3200693380841472000_n-900x600.jpg)
Left-Handed Athletes
How being left-handed affects athletes in their athletic career
![Seeds of Tranquility: Investigating the growth of Tranquil Tuesday](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/COVER-PHOTO-900x598.jpg)
Seeds of Tranquility: Investigating the growth of Tranquil Tuesday
Looking into the creation of the self-care initiative and thoughts from Tranquil Tuesday volunteers and participants
![Junior Yolanna Lu serves the ball in the third set of the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/unnamed.png)
Girls Volleyball: MVHS fails to break losing streak in consecutive league games
MVHS falls to Homestead HS 3-0
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@mvathletics: Athletic director uses Instagram to provide information and promote teams
Exploring athletic director and MVHS student perspectives on the @mvathletics Instagram page
![Defining Success](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screenshot-30-900x450.png)
Defining Success
How teams measure success besides winning
![Senior Tarun Sarang breaks a tackle and runs the ball across the forty-yard line towards the endzone. Despite numerous plays for big yardage, MVHS still could not score, even when at the doorstep of the endzone. Photo by Lance Tong.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/3-1-900x600.jpg)
Football: MVHS falls 32-6 against Mills HS
A promising start to the Matador’s first home game ends in an overwhelming defeat
![MV cheer presents their routines at James Logan High School for feedback from the judges to gain experience. Photos by Roshan Fernandez, Akshara Majjiga and Om Khandekar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screen-Shot-2019-08-30-at-8.24.15-PM-900x601.png)
The disappearance of the Monta Vista Cheer Team
Students react to the Yell Team as a replacement for MV Cheer
![Beyond the district](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/68253295_426074701344585_1145572420426399744_n-900x452.png)
Beyond the district
How the senior privilege policy affects those who utilize it