Clown car home
How my previous home has shaped the way I approach my identity
Kathryn Foo, Editor-in-Chief
Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association
Alongside Tai’s accolade, El Estoque magazine and website earns recognition with four other national awards
The tenacious story of Ted Shinta
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta debriefs his life prior to working at MVHS
Which news source is for you?
Each news source has its own pros, cons, and standards for credibility
Bursting the Cupertino bubble
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative implications of perpetuating Cupertino's "bubble" myth
Advisories provide an important, informative experience, yet are neglected by the student body
Increased student engagement during Advisory lessons is necessary to spread its important insights
Breaking down generational walls
El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
We should embrace brainrot to cross intergenerational boundaries
As a language, brainrot has the capacity to bring generations together
Varsity Boys Basketball takes back its victory against Lynbrook High School
MVHS defeats LHS by 20 points, winning 68-48
FUHSD reaffirms protections against threats to undocumented staff and students
As new immigration legislation is enforced, the district maintains protective district policies while additionally dispensing resources to support undocumented staff and students
Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Lynbrook High School 65-63
Matadors lose to the Vikings due to a devastating last minute shot
BREAKING: MVHS students released after shelter in place due to threatening email
Students were released and all activities for the day have been cancelled
Uptick in Native American representation in election campaigns paves an inclusive path forward
Native Americans share the importance of increased representation in politics
BREAKING: MVHS students and staff shelter in place after an email threatens school shooting
Administrators and staff received an alarming email from an anonymous source
Fall sports recap
MVHS fall athletes bring their seasons to a close
Crossword: Nov. 1, 2024 Mini
Solve EE’s mini crossword
Olympics Takeaways
67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it
Student athletic trainers maintain athlete needs
Student athletic trainers play a vital role in assisting the athletic trainer with her daily necessities
Athletes in artistic sports tackle subjectivity in judgment
MVHS students break down biases in judging artistic sports
Student athletic trainers maintain athlete needs
Student athletic trainers play a vital role in assisting the athletic trainer with her daily necessities
The Project 2025 predicament
Three of the project education policies could affect FUHSD economically
Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
Switching styles
MVHS athletes transition between sports with various intensities
“Unto Greater Heights” closes the year on a high note
MVHS Music Department performs its Pops Concert as the final concert of the year
Chemical Imbalance: Spring Play 2024
MVHS Drama hosts four shows of their rendition of Chemical Imbalance, a Jekyll and Hyde retelling
Creating culture
From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
Mixed feelings
MVHS students reflect on the struggles of balancing multiple cultures
Work hard, play hard
The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
Gamifying education
MVHS teachers implement video games into their curricula to increase student engagement
Band room loses Wi-Fi due to damage to fiber cables
MVHS Music Department continues to grapple with Wi-Fi outage
Sleep
From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
Cupertino hosts its fifth annual spelling bee
Youth Activity Board and Teen Commission organize a spelling bee for elementary school students
Advocacy in action
Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism
Elders in business
taking a look experienced business owners’ time in Cupertino
The bigger picture
Examining photography’s impact on modern social movements
Elders of Cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community
Using stress to cope
Exploring the harmful effects of “productive” coping strategies within my life
The new faces of MVHS
Discovering the new staff on campus this year
Varsity Girls Water Polo defeats Cupertino High School 8-6 in overtime victory
After a last-second goal by MVHS in regulation, the Matadors take the win on their senior night
Trading trauma for admission
Exploring the consequences of students sharing their deepest traumas for college admissions
Select your passion
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
Riding with Zen
Exploring how horseback riding has impacted junior Anneliese Gorts
Social Emotional Learning and Equity Task Force holds its first meeting
Students gather in the Student Union to learn about the different purposes and divisions of the SEEC
Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023
New places, new faces
Exploring why students leave the country for college
Coffee cart
Examining how special education staff has integrated business experience into its curriculum
The people of the Earth and Arbor Day Festival
A look into how the community supports the environment
Going to the gym
Observing MVHS students experiences with the gym
Time out! Ep.1: Hayden Ancheta
Sitting down with wrestler Hayden Ancheta to discuss stories from his time in wresting
MVHS alum ‘92 Shama Hakim Mesiwala appointed State Appellate Court justice
Exploring Justice Mesiwala’s journey from MVHS to her newly appointed position
Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game
From the Sideline
Examining the complexities of parent-athlete relationships
The search for spring sport coaching
Looking into the lack of coaching for the spring season
Boys Basketball loses to Milpitas High School 58-51
Matadors fall short in securing a win in a close game
Fall Sports Recap
Taking a look at the results of the fall season
Boys Basketball defeats Thomas More High School 62-55 in its first home game
Matadors claim a victory on their first game of the season
The Virtual Glass Ceiling
Examining the repercussions of women playing video games
Man on the street: Geography edition
Testing MVHS students’ geographical knowledge
Spirit in Speedos
Players and administration weigh in on the implications of the annual water polo speedo run
From I to E
Coming to terms with changes in my personality as I grow older
Teachers take on new positions
Examining how students and teachers adapt to position changes