
Aidan Ruan, Staff Writer

Time Out! Ep. 26: Stanley Du
Stanley Du’s talks about his journey with basketball

Just wing it
How I learned the importance of patience when thinking about my future

Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista

All in
How no-cut sports impact athletes, teams and coaches

Boys Volleyball falls 3-2 to Leigh High School in the DIII CIF NorCal Championship Final
Matadors earn a runner-up placement in the championship finals

The stories we tell: Monta Vista TEDX host annual spring conference
Monta Vista TEDX invites four guest speakers to share their experiences

College bound
Exploring the changing landscape of higher education

Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action may have substantial long term effects on admissions
The removal of factoring in race for college applications extends beyond California

Cracking a smile
Overcoming my aversion to trying new things

Raising Funds
MVHS student groups raise money through creative fundraisers

Eating Local
Local Kitchens aims to help MVHS students raise money

Girls Basketball wins the CCS Championship for the first time in over 30 years
The team reflects on their journey to the finals game

Unfolding Cupertino city limits
El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community

Elusive living
Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence

All-star athletes
A class-by-class dive into outstanding athletes at MVHS
Holiday on main street
Cupertino Main Street hosts annual tree lighting

Reflecting on modern values
Analyzing opinions on changes in societal views

Star-studded activism
Exploring the flawed expectation for celebrities to share political opinions

Past the finish line
How quitting cross country helped me understand the importance of passion

Sophomore Standouts: Lelani and Zoe Laruelle
Exploring the experiences of twins Lelani and Zoe Laruelle in their tennis journey

Napping 101
How take a nap and fix your sleep schedule

Girls Water Polo loses 18-5 against Saratoga High School
The Matadors lose their first home game of the season

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

Committed!
Exploring the journeys of three college recruits for their respective sports

Man on the street: Unpopular opinions
Asking students what their most unpopular opinion is

Time Out! Ep. 5: Denny Dong
Exploring Denny Dong’s growth as a runner and his future with the team

And the Oscar goes to…
Examining how international films are popularizing in America

Swim falls to Los Gatos High School in the third meet of the season 221-114
Several matadors achieve CCS qualifying times despite loss

Triple Threat
Examining the increase in COVID-19, RSV and the seasonal flu after the mid year break

Passing Proposition 28
What the California Proposition 28 means for MVHS art programs

MV Dance Team hosts “Santa’s Workshop”
Student dance groups perform in the annual Winter Showcase

All decked out
Fall sports athletes share about team rooms