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District shift to Communication PD
FUHSD decides to shift teacher education meetings to focus on communication
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Time Out! Ep. 23: Anya Walia
Anya Walia provides insight on her swim and dive career
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Staff shakeup
District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year
![The Class of 2025 cheers with pom poms during the Welcome Back Rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_1928_720.png)
Hearing Cheering
Cheering provides a very good opportunity to bond with teammates and family.
![Badminton Head Coach Russell Okuno gives advice to sophomore Maxim Gutnik after his first set of Varsity 3 Boys Singles against Lynbrook High School.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0591-463-1200x800.jpg)
Sounds of sports
MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
![Kid, played by Patel, stands amongst a crowd in Yatana. Photo courtesy of Monkeypaw Productions](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/monkey-man11-1200x600.avif)
‘Monkey Man’ provides a visceral, modern take on Hindu mythology
Actor Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a monumental arc for cultural representation
![Mr. Holaday assisting his student with their AP literature essay](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/com.apple_.Pasteboard.CcUn5e-1200x800.png)
Let Men HEAL
The underrepresentation of men in health, education, administration and literacy jobs and how to close the gap
![The Bleachers album cover featuring Jack Antonoff posing in front of a car. Photo by Alex Lockett.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/64EEEB1F-D938-4698-A6E3-7261ED054CDB.webp)
‘Bleachers’ serves as a blast from the past
Combining modern themes with old-school musicality, Bleachers self-titled album serves as a sensory clash
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Off-court champs
MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
![Junior and Mixed Doubles player Max Lin serves the birdie in the first set.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/068F7F89-05A7-46FB-A46C-FC48ADA8C136-1200x800.png)
Varsity Badminton loses against Saratoga High School 18-12
The Matadors fall in a close game
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Game changing volunteers
MVHS students and athletes help support the local sports community through volunteering and coaching
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Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
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Entertainment in Cupertino
The lack of youth friendly entertainment spaces in Cupertino perpetuates its unhealthy stress culture
![Freshman and guard Allie Rummelhoff attempts to pass to her teammates.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_0388-1-1200x797.jpg)
Varsity Girls Basketball loses to Evergreen High School 65-55
Matadors lose after an intense first half
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Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views
![Monta Vistas library is an example of one of the many resources where a student can receive information on sex education.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/7493E773-5096-4E1E-9AB4-F701343B3738.jpeg)
Examining sex education
How students advocate for themselves to receive comprehensive sex ed
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Unwrapping seasonal menu items at Peet’s Coffee
Reviewing new special additions for the Christmas season menu
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Evolution of book culture
Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
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Tomorrow’s readers
Exploring the younger generation’s relationship with books
![Freshman and setter Kylee Mark sets the ball to junior and middle blocker Samantha Tong, who prepares to spike the ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0591-258-1200x798.jpg)
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
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Homecoming 2023
Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
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How well does MV prepare us for the SAT?
Exploring how well-prepared students at MV are for the SAT
![Donning a custom, lavender layered gown Swift performs the song “Long Live” from her third album “Speak Now.” The singer played from a blue guitar decorated with koi fish, a tribute to the same guitar she used during her “Speak Now” tour. Photo courtesy of Kiana Mark](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0273-1-675x1200.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’
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Time out! Ep. 6: Lance Fuchia
Following Lance Fuchia’s success in badminton
![Junior Ethan Lu leaps over a hurdle at CCS Championships.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PNG-image-731x900.jpeg)
Switching sports
Highlighting athletes who transitioned from playing one sport to another
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“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Exploring how my passion for art has grown over the years
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Club crackdown
Examining recent developments in club behavior following Student Life Commission’s policy proposal
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Boyfriend or boy friend?
Examining the issues with prioritizing romantic relationships over platonic ones at an early age
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Man on the street: What’s your favorite book?
MVHS students share their favorite book recommendations
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First Passions
Exploring the stories behind different people and their passions
![Nirbhay Saluja and Palak Bassan talk to each other during Homecoming.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/16DA13A4-0756-4E84-BF0D-021B59A141E2_1_105_c-900x600.jpeg)
‘Be my date to Homecoming?’
Exploring the effects Homecoming has on two MVHS students.
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30 Homecoming Meanings
Students share experiences from the 2022 Homecoming Dance
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50 fresh faces
The Class of 2026 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
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Getting with the program
MVHS alum recount their experiences in specialized programs