El Estoque in a Snapshot
El Estoque shares its history and accomplishments
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
Work hard, play hard
The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
Gaming around the globe
Students and staff reflect on their experiences playing cultural board games
Gaming with a purpose
MVHS students play games that spread social awareness and comment on social issues
Stepping into a new year of sports
MVHS students recognize changes in sports
Athlete attendance
Student athletes and coaches discuss the complexities of attendance in sports
Paddling into popularity
Students and staff share their thoughts on the rise of pickleball
Varsity Boys Basketball loses to Saratoga High School 52-50 in a close match
The Matadors maintain a nearly even score up until the last few seconds
Time Out! Ep. 13: Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina
Exploring how seniors Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina got into breakdancing and their experience in the sport
Snap judgement
Uncovering the role of the long snapper as an overlooked position in football
King of the court
Smashing through Justin Ma's journey in pursuing a professional badminton career
School safety
Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
Educational heights
Examining MVHS’ placement in national school rankings
Making Space
Exploring new student spaces in MVHS
Welcoming Space
Uncovering what the ELD Center has to offer
Continuous coverage: Health and Ethnic Studies
Examining the current status of the newly implemented course
Balanced voices
Examining the effects of FUHSD election system changes on MVHS
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
FUHSD World Languages to face upcoming changes
MVHS will begin phasing out Japanese language courses in 2024-25
Spanish classes celebrate Cinco de Mayo
MVHS Spanish classes participate in activities such as bark paintings and Mexican songs
A digital divide
Exploring the impact of personal and borrowed computers
Boys Volleyball loses to The Harker School in its first home game of the season
Matadors tried to hold out to a fifth set but lost after ending the fourth set 25-23
BREAKING: Power outage sends MVHS students home early
Students and staff released early following severe weather conditions and power outage
Freeze warning in effect amid snow and rain
San Francisco Bay Area sees significant snowfall for the first time in several decades
The Economy in Cupertino
Exploring changes in the Cupertino economy
Solving the unhoused crisis
Investigating the factors and solutions to aid the homeless community
Under the influence
Exploring the effects of substance usage in the MVHS community
Homemade Hipster: Butter Boards
Learn how to make a unique spin on bread and butter
Clarifying the cannabis conundrum
Analyzing the MVHS perspective on the legalization of cannabis and its impact locally
Girls Soccer loses to Branham High School 1-0 in its first home game
Matadors attribute defeat to communication and incomplete passes
Making a change
Exploring community involvement in the 2022 midterm elections
Cupertino implements city park renovation projects
Jollyman and Memorial Parks undergo remodeling
Getting involved
Exploring the role of youth in political activism
Protecting our privacy
Taking a look at challenges to privacy within our community
Going private
Exploring how teachers and students view their privacy on social media
Heat wave blankets Cupertino
Investigating the effects of high temperatures on students and staff at MVHS
Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-2
Matadors experience a loss of momentum after winning first two sets
BREAKING: MVHS students and staff evacuated following second bomb threat
Law enforcement has declared the campus “clear of danger”
Packaging the period plan
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law