Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023
Gauri Manoj, Managing Editor
Seniors in three S’s
A closer look at the class of 2023 from a sample size of 57 seniors
Homemade Hipster: Pineapple Sundae
Learn how to make this fruity and sweet dessert
My boring family
How I learned to appreciate my parents’ busy lifestyles
Protecting ourselves
Taking a look at how students protect different facets of their lives
Dino nugget girl
Examining the consequences of my picky-eating
Protecting our voice
Examining the effects of censorship on student journalists and advisors
Changing contraception culture
Why high schools should make condoms free and easily-accessible
Taylor or God?
Why we need to stop idolizing celebrities
My could-have-been name
Exploring the value in a name
To Ye or not to Ye
Examining Ye’s anti-semitism and what it means to be a fan
Who cheers for Cheer?
The cheer team describe their relationship with the football team and the community
Coaching through the ages
Analyzing how coaches change their coaching style depending on the age of their students
Age in Sports
Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style
Lucky Numbers
Athletes share the stories behind why they selected their jersey numbers
Post game feelings
Exploring how coaches, athletes and spectators feel after games
“The grind never stops”
FUHSD students continue their learning at summer programs
Football defeats Lowell 22-18 in its first game of the season
Matadors fight their way to victory with a comeback in the second half
50 Questions with Zoey Liu
In the 19th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Zoey Liu 50 questions
Students compare authentic and Americanized cultural cuisine
From Panda Express to Madras Cafe, students identify accurate representation in restaurants
Dancing forward
Taking a look at the goals and memories of MVHS's dance organizations
“jeen-yuhs” is a riveting time capsule of Ye’s life
The three-part documentary details the mind of the misunderstood rapper
Crossword Craze: Staff Edition
Play this crossword to learn fun facts about MVHS staff members
Crossword Craze: Staff Edition Word Bank
Word bank for print magazine crossword
MV Andaaz members unpack the past year
Captains and members share their memories and hardships
The instrumental music department hosts its annual Festival Concert
Band and orchestra perform “From Britain with Love” with a feature from the Brass Ensemble
Boys Basketball falls to Gunn High School 52-46 on its senior night
Seniors reflect on their final home game
Students and administrators discuss methods for helping those who are hard of hearing
Examining the experiences of students with hearing loss and current support systems
MVHS hosts tree dedication to honor former English teacher Stacey Cler
Staff and students come together to commemorate Cler’s lasting impacts
The MV Dance team hosts “A December to Remember”
Students perform in their first showcase since quarantine
‘Tis the season for…’
Delving deeper into this year's winter highlights and memories
Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival calls for a larger discussion about the safety of music concerts
Students discuss Scott’s responsibilities following the deaths of 10 attendees
Holiday-themed events invoke community and festive cheer
Reviewing different winter events in the Bay Area
Crossword Craze: MVHS edition
Play this crossword to test your MVHS knowledge
The tricks and treats of Halloween
Featuring the various aspects of celebrating Halloween
MVHS community members share their favorite Halloween memories
Recollecting past Halloween experiences from being a DJ to creating a haunted house
The MVHS instrumental music department hosts its fall concert despite power outage
Band and orchestra showcase their Halloween-themed repertoire
MV Drama opens ticket sales for its fall play
Five performances of “Alice in Wonderland” will be held from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
The Class of 2022: One last performance
Members of the senior class prepare for their final Homecoming skit
Boys Water Polo defeats Cupertino High School 15-6
MVHS maintains a lead throughout its first win of the season
Remembering 9/11
Adults recount the tragedy and its impact on the 20th anniversary
MVHS hosts its first rally of the year
The Class of 2022 wins the annual Welcome Back Rally
Students and teachers share their literature class favorites
From timeless classics to contemporary reads, the MVHS curriculum provides something for everyone
Represent.
Understanding the impact of diverse representation in various facets of the American entertainment industry
A day of dancing
Indian classical dancers discuss the preparation and execution of their arangetrams
Dear Sid
How my friendship with my older brother shaped me into who I am today
Women in sports
Exploring the experiences of women in sports in honor of Women's History Month
Who made Taylor Swift famous?
How recent sexist comments about Taylor Swift demonstrate society’s normalization of misogyny
JV Girls Field Hockey team faces a player shortage
The team shares how it is recruiting new members this season despite setbacks
Humans of Cupertino
Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino
A year of firsts
The freshman class officers discuss their first semester experiences and goals for the future
Yes, she can.
Exploring different facets of feminism and how they impact students, staff and alumni
Breaking down Bollywood
How the Bollywood industry impacts Indian Americans
Halloween movie recommendations
A mix of spooky classics and thriller movies to watch at home this Halloween
TikTok trends
Students discuss the latest trends on the popular social media app
Summer 2020 music releases provide needed relief during COVID-19
Students discuss new releases and how COVID-19 has influenced the music industry