
Alan Tai, Editor-in-Chief

Gender Dynamics Within Sports Media
How the media shapes gender dynamics in sports and the existing disparities

Gliding on ice
MVHS students discuss their experiences with recreational ice skating

Women’s sports continue to receive less media coverage than men’s sports
The MVHS community reflects on the under-coverage of women’s sports

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Time Out! Ep. 29: Finnegan Hassy
Finnegan Hassy reflects on his experience with football and the team’s success

MVHS sophomore Kylee Mark reaches 1,000 career assists
Mark accomplished the milestone on Nov. 9 during Varsity Girls Volleyball CCS Championships

MVHS athletes share gratitude through sports
Students and coaches reflect on their experiences with giving thanks in sports

MVHS senior Sudisha Kumar wins community service award from the City of Cupertino
The CREST Rising Star award recognizes an individual who has volunteered for three years or fewer

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MVHS students work to give used shoes a new life
The ReSole project distributes shoes to local shelters and families in need

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Unaccustomed to customs
MVHS students and parents share their experiences of culture shock traveling to their home country

50 fresh faces
The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS

The ELD transition
ELD students share their experiences transitioning out of the program

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Citizenship Test
Do you have the knowledge to pass a citizenship test?

California Gov. Newsom calls for cell phone restrictions at schools
Newsom aims to improve students’ mental health and education

Artistic ambitions
From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes

Painting the right picture
MVHS students and alum explain how they use art to express their identities and experiences

Boys Volleyball defeats Mountain View High School 3-0
The Matadors play consistently to take an easy victory

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

Behind the badge
School Resource Officer Aalok Patel discusses the challenges, inspiration and joys of his job

The TikTok ban is political theater
The ban’s repercussions will impact the very nature of digital communication and freedom
The City of Cupertino hosts the Big Bunny 5K
Participants ran, walked and hopped down a 3.1-mile course through the streets of Cupertino

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

Gaming with a purpose
MVHS students play games that spread social awareness and comment on social issues

Unresolved
The lesson I’ve learned from my six years in debate

Boys Soccer defeats Wilcox High School 3-2
Matadors fall short in the first half but take the lead in the second

Sleep
From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.

Advocacy in action
Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism

Organizing change
Exploring the role nonprofits play in social activism

Elders of Cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community

Veterans Day Ceremony 2023
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony honors veterans, active duty military and first responders

2023 Costume Contest
Exploring the competitors’ costumes in MVHS’s annual costume contest
Elders in policymaking
Looking at how elders contribute to the city’s political scene

The new faces of MVHS
Discovering the new staff on campus this year

Trading trauma for admission
Exploring the consequences of students sharing their deepest traumas for college admissions

50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS

Solving for success
Exploring sophomore Nolan Yiu’s cubing journey

The stories behind the Cupertino Farmers Market
Highlighting the stories of the vendors and their products