![Anna Kaminitz](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/anna-k-900x600.jpeg)
Anna Kaminitz, Staff Writer
![The languages of MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-05-31-at-7.47.57-PM-900x711.png)
The languages of MVHS
Showcasing different languages spoken on campus
![The class of 2022](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Image-from-iOS-2-600x900.jpg)
The class of 2022
Seniors reflect on their experiences and memories at MVHS by answering various questions
![Books like "To Kill a Mockingbird" are read in literature classrooms feature the N-word.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/book-1-639x900.jpg)
Can we use the N-word? No.
Examining the recent district proposal to prohibit the use of the N-word by non-Black students in literature and history contexts
![Sophomore Ekom Mann lunges at junior Hayden Ancheta after coach Andrew Pappas signals the wrestlers to “go live” — beginning a practice match that lasts a few minutes.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC00785-e1641442507534-900x543.jpeg)
Introducing the winter season sports
Showcasing games and practices from MVHS's basketball, soccer and wrestling teams
![Sushma Bana rests dias in her backyard for Diwali celebrations.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Diya-3-900x608.jpg)
How US and India traditions compare
Community members discuss differences between Diwali celebrations
![Aryaman Verma prays to the deities while participating in a Diwali puja.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_4145-e1636987217931-900x687.jpg)
Celebrating Diwali
Shining a light on the holiday's significance and how it is celebrated
![Stage manager, co-costuming lead and junior Marian Montejano organizes clothing in the loft — the room above the Blackbox where costumes and accessories from past productions are stored.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0078-900x600.jpg)
Behind the scenes of ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Exploring the different facets of Drama’s fall play preparations
![Senior and captain Ashley Twu attempts to make her way around an opponent from HHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_5658-900x625.jpeg)
Field Hockey loses to Homestead High School 4-0
Matadors recognize their need to improve communication after the defeat
![Long-term substitute Stephanie Bodnaruk poses for a photo.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_3936-3-900x586.jpg)
Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Blue-Square-Border-Motivational-Quotes.png)
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
![Senior Carolyn Huang dodges around opponents from Salinas High School.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_3527-2-900x601.jpg)
Field Hockey defeats Salinas High School 5-1
Madators solidify their first win of the season
![Senior Sophia Bokovikova poses beside her grandmother in Novosibirsk, Russia.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_5521-1-e1629597289163-675x900.jpeg)
Post-lockdown getaways
Students recount their first summer vacations following quarantine