![An Earth Day promise](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/li-an-lim-ycW4YxhrWHM-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
An Earth Day promise
COVID-19 presents an opportunity to pursue climate action with renewed vigor
![COVID-19 news coverage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/evgeni-tcherkasski-0pPyrly3H2U-unsplash-900x589.jpg)
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
![Ligier says she misses her teammates very much, and they continue to FaceTime nearly everyday.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/92359621_280881666409110_5664183632806281216_n-900x675.jpg)
COVID-19’s impact on college life
Exploring the impacts of online learning on college students and their college experience
![Economic Impacts of COVID-19](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/evan-wise-1SLDCdUZAcM-unsplash-900x667.jpg)
Economic Impacts of COVID-19
World and local economies enter an unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
![Kennedy MS teacher Chris Scharmen performs for ComedySportz in San Jose.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Photo-4.jpeg)
Stand up and laugh
Improv allows actors to work as a team and think on their feet to entertain
![Whats MVHS laughing at](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0669-900x600.jpg)
What’s MVHS laughing at
Exploring the various sources of humor at MVHS
![Sophmore Anushka Savale works on the wheel.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0046-copy-598x900.jpg)
A Potter’s Touch: Exploring junior Anushka Savale’s journey with ceramics
Exploring junior Anushka Savale's journey with ceramics
![Creating lasting memories through senior bucket lists](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/88077737_128903648531869_8683251672857706496_n-675x900.jpg)
Creating lasting memories through senior bucket lists
Exploring how various students' use bucket lists to take advantage of their final semester in high school
![MVHS Students Netflix Preferences](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stuti-posters-900x800.png)
[Video] MVHS Student’s Netflix Preferences
Students discuss what they consider to be their favorite, least favorite and most impactful Netflix shows.
![MVHS through Netflix](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/photo-1522869635100-9f4c5e86aa37-900x600.jpeg)
MVHS through Netflix
Exploring Netflix's presence in the MVHS community and the impact of its changes over time
![Dessert Detectives: K’s Crepes and Cafe](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pic-e1580864473756-900x527.jpg)
Dessert Detectives: K’s Crepes and Cafe
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
![History teacher David Hartford playing the board game Stone Age in his classroom. Hartford tries to incorporate board games into his classroom when possible.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2020-02-11-at-12.02.00-PM.png)
The Right Move: history teacher David Hartford’s love for board games
Exploring David Hartford's journey getting exposed to and growing to love board games
![In a painting by Sophie Ye, a pair of geese fly above a river.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sophie2-900x674.jpg)
Stories of our art
A look at the visual artists of MVHS
![Coming up short](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/feature-photo-900x600.jpeg)
Coming up short
Exploring how different members of the MVHS athletic community attempt to overcome different types of defeats in their athletic career and team season
![Nordby also played field hockey for four years in high school. Field hockey was Nordbys favorite sport because of how supportive the team was.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/36922056646_9ce0cac63d_o-900x600.jpg)
Triple threat
Exploring MVHS athletes who play a sport all three seasons and how it impacts their life
![A cluster of strikers participate in the call and response chant: When I say Union, you say power.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-8.00.40-AM-900x595.png)
Santa Clara County employees conduct a rolling strike in front of the Cupertino Library
All Santa Clara County libraries shut down for one day to demand a better contract
![Eat, pray, jam](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/JMH05750-900x600.jpg)
Eat, pray, jam
Exploring how different members of the MVHS athletic community prepare for games and practices
![Former judge in Brock Turner case getting hired as LHS JV tennis coach causes national stir](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tyler-anderson-tdodgQ82Qk-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Former judge in Brock Turner case getting hired as LHS JV tennis coach causes national stir
Community members reflect on former judge Aaron Persky's hire and consequent firing
![Leaders on the field](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0164-900x600.jpg)
Leaders on the field
Exploring different leadership roles held in the sports community
![Boys Water Polo: MVHS narrowly defeats Lynbrook HS 12-11](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70496488_690544184790432_1547236155630551040_n-900x600.jpg)
Boys Water Polo: MVHS narrowly defeats Lynbrook HS 12-11
The Matadors outlast LHS to win their first league game of the season
![Athlete of the Month](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-22-at-2.48.08-PM-569x900.png)
Athlete of the Month
Jeremy Wu
![The Raas seniors say their final goodbyes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CALB5463-900x600.jpg)
The Raas seniors say their final goodbyes
Six seniors reflect on their Raas experience as the year comes to a close
![Authentic Appreciation](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-10-at-2.51.59-PM.png)
Authentic Appreciation
We should give more genuine compliments
![An overview of Cure Cancer Casino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_1053-900x600.jpg)
An overview of Cure Cancer Casino
Octagon officers and attendees reflect on CCC 2019
![Care to Dance?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_0212-475x316.jpg)
Care to Dance?
MVHS students should attend school dances
![Lets Talk: Complaining at Monta Vista](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-03-at-8.32.47-PM-e1551674014786.png)
Let’s Talk: Complaining at Monta Vista
Exploring the implications of complaining as a means of reinforcing negativity or relieving stress
![Show time for MVHS Raas](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/FullSizeRender.jpg-900x666.jpeg)
Show time for MVHS Raas
Raas’ preparation and cooperation with other dance teams as they move further into show season
![Keeping up with the news](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-06-at-2.35.53-PM-600x900.png)
Keeping up with the news
Teens must follow the news closely to help create a better future for our generation
Let’s Talk: Sin Taxes
Exploring the implications of sin taxes
![MV Octagon kicks off Cure Cancer Cafe](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-17-at-21.47.49-900x676.png)
MV Octagon kicks off Cure Cancer Cafe
The Octagon officer team’s process for selecting committee chairs
![Lets Talk: Teachers](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-16-at-8.11.17-PM.png)
Let’s Talk: Teachers
Exploring the need to respect teachers
![Lets Talk: Parenting](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-21-at-7.09.28-PM.png)
Let’s Talk: Parenting
Exploring the implications of strict parenting techniques
![A Minoritys Point of View](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_7279-675x900.jpg)
A Minority’s Point of View
Students and teachers discuss being in the minority or majority in the Bay Area
![Four classes, one room](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/neonbrand-426918-unsplash-900x560.jpg)
Four classes, one room
Classes with students of varying grade levels offer inter-grade bonding
![Back with the Bond](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-9.05.47-PM.png)
Back with the Bond
Community members should vote for Measure CC
![Upcoming in Octagan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CRASH-COURSE-ON-OCTAGON-1-360x900.png)
Upcoming in Octagan
Octagon officers discuss popular events and what Octagon offers to members
![Let’s talk: Confrontation](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bird-900x601.jpg)
Let’s talk: Confrontation
Exploring the implications of conflict through confrontation
![Fanning the flames](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2011-05-08-14.37.56-900x675.jpg)
Fanning the flames
How soccer has changed over the course of my career
![Looking back: 3 MVHS reflect on their HS experience](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0929-e1538169719540-675x900.jpeg)
Looking back: 3 MVHS reflect on their HS experience
Three MVHS alumni reflect on their high school experience, how it has affected their lives and what they wished they had done differently
![Raas: Preparing for a new season](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29138210_1823542047950801_978519831_n-1-900x600.jpg)
Raas: Preparing for a new season
Personality profiles on the 2018-2019 Raas captains
![Fun in the sun](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Image-1-900x675.jpg)
Fun in the sun
Students and teachers discuss the optimal way to spend summer break
![A review of Design It’s past year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_0010-900x600.jpg)
A review of Design It’s past year
MVHS Design It officers identify and discuss their areas for improvement
![An Open Letter](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/June_2002_01-900x603.jpg)
An Open Letter
A written goodbye as my brother graduates and moves on to college