
Stephanie Zhang, Staff Writer

Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships

MVHS holds its 53rd annual Senior Awards Ceremony
Administration highlights seniors for their outstanding work

Affection among Asians
MVHS students and teachers discuss the various ways their families express affection

Creating culture
From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity

Club hub
El Estoque's Features section showcases all of the cultural clubs on campus

Varsity Boys Volleyball loses to Harker High School 3-0
Matadors fall short due to poor defense

Work hard, play hard
The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools

Planning core memories
MVHS seniors delve into the process of planning their senior trips

Pay for Play
MVHS students look at the economic impacts of spending money on video games

Stepping into a new year of sports
MVHS students recognize changes in sports

Paddling into popularity
Students and staff share their thoughts on the rise of pickleball

New season new coach
Exploring how recently appointed coaches transitioned into their new role

Time Out! Ep. 10: Prisha Balan
Exploring how Prisha Balan’s journey with Bharatanatyam has impacted her life

Hopeful Tendencies
Examining the role that hope plays in the MVHS community

What are you hopeful for?
Delving into the MVHS community's short-term and long-term hopes and goals

Time out! Ep. 8: Maaz Zafar
Following senior Maaz Zafar’s journey playing football

Growing Forward
Examining opinions around self-improvement in the MVHS community

Which way to wellness?
Exploring how online self-help resources compare to in-person resources

Girls Volleyball defeats Los Altos High School 3-0
The Matadors come out on top in the third home game of the season

Hi Barbie!
Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”

Time out! Ep. 6: Lance Fuchia
Following Lance Fuchia’s success in badminton

Switching sports
Highlighting athletes who transitioned from playing one sport to another

Baseball falls to Lynbrook High School on its senior night 6-4
Matadors fail to maintain their lead due to fielding errors

Through generations
Exploring how community members’ cultural identities have changed over generations

Putting myself first
Exploring what self-love means to students

Deck of hearts
MVHS students and alumni play the love game
Man on the street: Arm Wrestling
Challenging students to arm wrestling matches throughout the campus

Boys Basketball defeats Lincoln High School 58-37
Matadors dominate throughout the whole game

A balancing act
Students share how they manage outside activities and school work

First Passions
Exploring the stories behind different people and their passions

Football dominates Lynbrook High School 42-0 in its Homecoming game
Matadors start off strong and maintain their winning streak throughout the game

All decked out
Fall sports athletes share about team rooms

Brain drain
Students share which classes they find the most difficult

Matadors at Work
Students share new jobs they’ve picked up over the summer