Trisha Sannappanavar, Staff Writer
Time out! Ep. 31: Riddhi Shedge
Riddhi Shedge delves into her motivations to pursue karate
Inside Saratoga Bagels
Exploring Mei Huang’s journey opening and running Saratoga Bagels
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt High School 75-24
Matadors continue to dominate in the preseason
Cupertino faces record-setting temperatures
October welcomes the hottest temperatures of 2024
The impact of Study Buddies on the MVHS community
Study buddies and students bond through teaching and learning
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
‘Short n’ Sweet’ is spicier than ever
Sabrina Carpenter rides her Billboard fame to deliver a raunchy, unique album
District shift to Communication PD
FUHSD decides to shift teacher education meetings to focus on communication
Time Out! Ep. 23: Anya Walia
Anya Walia provides insight on her swim and dive career
Staff shakeup
District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year
Hearing Cheering
Cheering provides a very good opportunity to bond with teammates and family.
Sounds of sports
MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
‘Monkey Man’ provides a visceral, modern take on Hindu mythology
Actor Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a monumental arc for cultural representation
Let Men HEAL
The underrepresentation of men in health, education, administration and literacy jobs and how to close the gap
‘Bleachers’ serves as a blast from the past
Combining modern themes with old-school musicality, Bleachers self-titled album serves as a sensory clash
Off-court champs
MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
Varsity Badminton loses against Saratoga High School 18-12
The Matadors fall in a close game
Game changing volunteers
MVHS students and athletes help support the local sports community through volunteering and coaching
Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
Entertainment in Cupertino
The lack of youth friendly entertainment spaces in Cupertino perpetuates its unhealthy stress culture
Varsity Girls Basketball loses to Evergreen High School 65-55
Matadors lose after an intense first half
Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
Examining sex education
How students advocate for themselves to receive comprehensive sex ed
Unwrapping seasonal menu items at Peet’s Coffee
Reviewing new special additions for the Christmas season menu
Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
Tomorrow’s readers
Exploring the younger generation’s relationship with books
Girls Volleyball beats Sequoia High School 3-1
Girls Volleyball starts off strong in the first two sets and regains momentum to win the fourth set
Dance the night away
Journeying through MVHS students Homecoming experience this year
Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
How well does MV prepare us for the SAT?
Exploring how well-prepared students at MV are for the SAT
Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’
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
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Exploring how my passion for art has grown over the years
Club crackdown
Examining recent developments in club behavior following Student Life Commission’s policy proposal
Boyfriend or boy friend?
Examining the issues with prioritizing romantic relationships over platonic ones at an early age
Man on the street: What’s your favorite book?
MVHS students share their favorite book recommendations
First Passions
Exploring the stories behind different people and their passions
‘Be my date to Homecoming?’
Exploring the effects Homecoming has on two MVHS students.
30 Homecoming Meanings
Students share experiences from the 2022 Homecoming Dance
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2026 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
Getting with the program
MVHS alum recount their experiences in specialized programs