Lance Tong, Managing Editor
Powering through practice
Looking at how different athletes train for their sports
Sports Recap: CCS
Examining the CCS runs of every spring sports team at MVHS.
Diving into stan culture
Investigating student perspectives on the K-Pop fan community
Dancing forward
Taking a look at the goals and memories of MVHS's dance organizations
Analyzing Girls Basketball’s undefeated league season and CCS run
A timeline of the Varsity Girls Basketball team’s 2021-2022 season achievements
In the face of crime
Examining the impact of crime and community reactions to it
Cupertino Citizens serving through Neighborhood Watch
Exploring how civilians help law enforcement work towards a safer neighborhood
FUHSD superintendent announces retirement
Superintendent Polly Bove will retire after serving 32 years in the FUHSD
Addressing climate change
Examining the approach to climate change on four different levels
Out for Safe Schools comes to MVHS
Exploring the impact of training staff to make safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students
Electric vehicle chargers make a positive impact
Examining the impact of FUHSD’s installation of solar panels and car chargers
Preparing for the big game
MV athletes share different ways that help them get ready before their game
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Altos High School on senior night
The Matadors lose with a final score of 3-2
Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School on senior night
Matadors end their last home game against Saratoga with a power outage
Matadors lose helmet trophy to Cupertino High School for the fifth consecutive year
MVHS loses 20-45 against CHS in the Helmet Game despite second half push
Class of 2022’s Homecoming performance
Seniors win the top prize for their homecoming performance
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
BREAKING: Los Altos High School bomb threat threatens Homecoming football game
Reports of a dangerous device at LAHS proves a false alarm
Team Inani
Featuring sophomore Vrinda Inani’s dance journey
Teammates by Chance
Exploring the impacts of playing the same sport as a family member
Football falls to Lowell High School 53-14
MVHS falls to Lowell High School in its third home game of the season
Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-0
Matadors fall despite a six point lead in the third set
Girls Volleyball falls to Palo Alto High School 3-0
MVHS loses its undefeated streak in seventh game of the season
MVHS falls to Lynbrook High School in its season premiere
The Boys Water Polo team lose 13-12 in a thrilling sudden death third overtime
Counseling department starts the year with two vacancies
Students’ and administration’s reactions to staffing changes
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning
Exploring the recent shift to hybrid learning within the district
Arm problems
How arm pains and injuries have impacted athletes at MVHS
Ankle injuries
Exploring how one of the most common injuries affect athletes and their performances
Part 4: CUSD board and community members address the possibility of school closures
Exploring CUSD’s potential school closures and its impact on students, parents and teachers.
Part 3: How schools are funded
Exploring how CUSD and other school districts in California are funded
Part 2: The tide turns
Exploring the start of declining enrollment and the community's loss of trust in the CUSD board
Part 1: The heyday
Exploring CUSDs past financial wellbeing in the early 2000s
It’s been a year now?
Students reflect on COVID-19 a year after school closure
Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS
Examining how athletes, coaches and administration have adapted to the pandemic
ASB candidates, please stop DMing us
Why campaigns DMing people individually is disingenuous
CUSD discusses returning to in person learning
Exploring parents, teachers and board members’ reaction to CUSDs reopening plan
Sprains, strains and pains
Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries
The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures
Exploring CUSDs financial and enrollment situation throughout the years
The Impact of Cheering
Student athletes share the effect of crowds on their performance
Senate Republicans’ hypocrisy is at an all time high
Examining the legacy of the “Biden Rule” and its application to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Fuelin’ Up
Exploring how food affects athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
MVHS hosts senior car parade
Seniors gather to celebrate their socially distanced graduation
Cupertino Union School District school board addresses reduced funding amid budget spending deficit
CUSD discusses effects of declining enrollment on district finances at board meeting
CSUs and UCs suspend standardized testing requirements
Exploring perspectives on how changes to college application requirements will impact MVHS students
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19
Exploring Whole Foods COVID-19 safety measures and public opinion about the measures taken
Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration
Why we need to cut the administration some slack because of the recent COVID-19 epidemic
The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals
School lunch hits the mark and earns ⅘ stars
Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations
How five different committees collaborated to plan the annual Octagon cancer fundraiser event
A Potter’s Touch: Exploring junior Anushka Savale’s journey with ceramics
Exploring junior Anushka Savale's journey with ceramics
A shelf of memories: MVHS communities collections of different items
Exploring what various people in the MVHS community collect
Spirit of Song
Members of local Christian praise teams reflect on the value of praise and community
2020 Club Food Day in Photos
Exploring Club Food Day through images