Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” disappoints
Netflix’s new boundary-breaking series could have handled mature themes better
Celebrities should be more proactive and sensitive during the COVID-19 pandemic
America’s wealthiest need a privilege check
Dear seniors
Let’s talk about our feelings and experience of this second semester
The band aid solution
MVHS administration, staff, students and parents should change ineffective procedures that attempt to assist with academic and emotional well-being
Going against the grain
Asian American artists you should listen to
Why I rejected two modeling offers
The modeling industry is built upon the male gaze and racism
Billionaires should be more mindful
America’s capitalist forgiving nature causes the county’s richest to run rampant
Recalling the best and worst of 2019
Looking back at the best and worst moments of 2019
Boys Soccer: Monta Vista draws with Hillsdale HS 2-2
MVHS takes two different leads, but allows two goals ending in a tie
End the stigma
Highlighting the stigma surrounding the female body
Beyond the meme: “Ok, Boomer”
Highlighting the constant undermining of our generation by Baby Boomers and the harmful consequences
The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment
Individuals share experiences and perspectives on the popular phrase
Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss
The team celebrates seniors after last game against Palo Alto HS
Childhood: An exploration of our past
A collection of stories reminiscing about our childhood and how it impacts our future
50 Questions with Pete Pelkey
In the fourth installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Pete Pelkey 50 questions in his classroom
Growing pains
The downfalls of growing up in the Singaporean education system
Boys Water Polo: MVHS triumphs Milpitas HS in a 13-7 victory
Matadors overcome obstacles to improve to 5-5 on the season
The race to presidency
People should avoid biased judgement of political candidates based on their appearances
Field Hockey: MVHS falls 6-0 to Los Altos HS
Matadors fail to pull off the upset on the higher ranked Los Altos HS
Media bias in the democratic debates
The unfair treatment of presidential candidate Andrew Yang in the face of media bias
Field Hockey: MVHS wins back to back games for the first time since 2017
Matadors blow out Wilcox 12-0
Field Hockey: Team takes home first win of the season
Despite a shaky start, Matadors emerge victorious against Valley Christian HS
Measure CC in effect
How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district
In the shadows of power
Exploring how the minority is kept in silence
To all the friends I’ve loved before
A nod to my past
Boys Volleyball: Matadors triumph in 3-0 victory against Homestead HS
MVHS faces Homestead HS for the second time in the season
Warming up
El Estoque documents how teams and athletes prepare for the big day
Into the Spider-Verse with the MVHS Class of ‘22
Freshmen class office hosts its second movie night
Baseball: MVHS falls to Santa Clara HS in first home game
Matadors end game 3-1
Starting them young
A look into recreational sports leagues in Cupertino
Mardi Gras at MVHS
French Honors Society celebrates Mardi Gras
Girls Basketball: Matadors fall to Homestead HS after losing an early lead
MVHS loses senior night game despite maintaining intensity throughout the game
The film room
Exploring the use of video software like Hudl and Krossover in preparation for game day
Behind Gameday
Exploring how different MVHS sports teams prepare for gameday.
Cheer coach makes unprecedented exit from MVHS team
Due to complications, coach suddenly quits the team
Boys Basketball: Matadors’ faltering energy level lets Milpitas HS erase a close game
Slow second half ends in a 46-66 loss
Boys soccer: Team falls 3-0 to Lynbrook HS
Matadors suffer first league defeat of the year
Girls Basketball: Matadors emerge victorious with a 45-33 win against Fremont HS
With some hiccups in the game MVHS rebounds after narrow game against Gunn HS
A day with the dogs: La Pluma’s stress relieving event
On Thursday, Dec. 13, Bring
Change to Mind organized a visit from six different therapy dogs.
Movie night with ‘22
Freshman class officers host their first bonding event
Silenced on the field
Examining social issues in sports through the lens of MVHS students and staff
Falling out of rhythm
How I started dancing for my younger self
Linked together
How Link Leaders help the incoming class at MVHS – and in the years beyond
Girls Tennis: Team falls in CCS quarterfinal
Matadors 4-3 loss against Palo Alto HS wraps up their season
Girls Tennis: Matadors win CCS game 5-2
Team maintains winning streak by defeating Gunn HS in first CCS match
Field Hockey: Matadors suffer 0-2 loss on senior night
The team falls to Homestead HS in its last home game of the season
Football: Team maintains winning streak after narrowly defeating Gunn HS
MVHS struggles to maintain Cupertino’s running game as they lose the Helmet game a third year in a row
Dodgeball: Link leaders vs. Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 bonds with their Link Leaders in a friendly match.
Points for participation
Athletic department introduces new system to award teams for having a presence on campus
Meet the 2018-19 French Honor Society officers
New officers explains the value of language
Field Hockey: Team suffers loss against Cupertino HS
The Matador’s anticipated game against Cupertino HS ends with a 0-5 score
Field Hockey: Matadors deal with first loss of the season
Despite a strong defensive effort, MVHS struggled to keep up the pace of the game against LHS
Dancing through life
Following the footsteps of a dancer
Speech and Debate: A year later
Newcomers describe their experiences in the club after a year
