Matthew Yoshimoto, Managing Editor
The languages of MVHS
Showcasing different languages spoken on campus
Redefining my grief
Reflecting on how I dealt with the loss of my dog
The class of 2022
Seniors reflect on their experiences and memories at MVHS by answering various questions
Trashing Our School
Exploring the different ways trash affects the MVHS community
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Limiting food waste at MVHS
An explanation of contributing factors and ways to combat excess leftovers
Reacting to the Russia-Ukraine War
Exploring student and staff perspectives on the humanitarian crisis
The price of living in Cupertino
Examining how residents interact with the different aspects of housing in Cupertino
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Race in Sports
Exploring the different facets of race in sports
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Representation in sports matters
Exploring how students are inspired by professional athletes of the same race
Scaling the rock wall
Exploring the journeys of three student rock climbers
Girls Wrestling secures fifth place in its first tournament in school history
Introducing MVHS’s first Girls Wrestling team and its three medalists
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Winter Sports
Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
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Skaters glide on ice
Figure skaters reflect on their journey in the rink
Boys Soccer beats Archbishop Riordan High School 1-0
Matadors’ strong teamwork contributes to the win in their first preseason game
Boys Basketball loses to Independence High School 67-65
Matadors lead for nearly the entirety of their sportsmanship game
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Celebrating Diwali
Shining a light on the holiday's significance and how it is celebrated
Expressing love languages
Exploring how love languages play a role in the MVHS community
Tasting the festivities
Students and staff share their favorite Diwali dishes
Receiving gifts
Explaining the impacts of presents in the lives of students and staff
Field Hockey loses to Homestead High School 4-0
Matadors recognize their need to improve communication after the defeat
Rohin Inani recycles tennis balls to create ‘green gold’
How a junior partnered with a nonprofit to install bins at the tennis courts for discarded balls
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Classes compete in the Homecoming rally
The seniors win first, followed by the juniors, sophomores and then freshmen in the rally.
Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
Homecoming halftime performances showcase numerous groups
Matadors celebrate Homecoming royalty and enjoy Variations, Cheer, Marching Band, Color Guard and Dance shows during the Homecoming Football game
Homecoming 2021: Football falls to Los Altos High School 34-6
A close score in the first half ends with the Matadors’ defeat in their Homecoming game
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
Field Hockey defeats Salinas High School 5-1
Madators solidify their first win of the season
Post-lockdown getaways
Students recount their first summer vacations following quarantine
Bay Area faces boba shortage
Explaining how the tapioca pearl shortage has impacted local businesses
Meet your officers
Introducing the 2021-22 ASB and class officers
Women in sports
Exploring the experiences of women in sports in honor of Women's History Month
Cross Country: MVHS competes in its first meet of the season
Varsity Girls finished sixth and Varsity Boys finished seventh in the league
Don’t Miss Your Shot
Scientists used RNA technology to create the COVID-19 vaccine, yet its fast-paced development and distribution caused concerns about side effects as vaccines are administered to essential workers.
Phase 3: The Aftermath
Examining professional and student views on the recently released Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Study Buddy tutoring continues throughout remote instruction
How students who need extra support are getting it during the pandemic
Asking for help
Exploring the effectiveness of the Wellness Check-In form
Permanent Resident: Immigration at MVHS
Following the immigration journeys of MVHS students and parents
Student strategies for staying motivated
Exploring different methods of combating a lack of productivity during remote learning
Remote learning’s impact on students
Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of distance learning versus in-person school
Activism
Exploring the journeys of student, teacher and alumni activists.
Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic
Examining various perspectives about instruction through a screen
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools