
Prisha Tiwari, Features Editor

Crazy School Stories
Teachers recount memorable moments with students during their career

BC2M brings farm animals to campus
Bring Change to Mind Club hosts farm animals at school to relieve stress before finals

Unique Cupertino families
Different types of families in Cupertino share their history and dynamics

Students of stepfamilies share about their family dynamics
Overheard on the survey: Students answer questions about their stepfamilies on our anonymous survey

Expressing love languages
Exploring how love languages play a role in the MVHS community

Using words of affirmation
Students and staff explore how words of affirmation play a role in their lives

Matador family adds members to its ranks
New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS

50 fresh faces
The Class of 2025 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS

FUHSD implements new 1:1 device program
Exploring the decision behind the new policy for the 2021-22 school year

The Class of 2021
Seniors reflect back on their high school experiences

Students react to college admissions videos
Investigating the reactions of students towards college admission videos

What do I wear?
Reflecting on how society has impacted my clothing choices

Plotting the Future
Examining course allocations at MVHS through the lens of declining enrollment
Part 1: The Problem
Investigating how declining student enrollment at MVHS has affected course allocation

“The experience of too many women”
Young women take to Instagram to share their experiences as women and facing the threat of sexual harassment and assault

Automatic negative thoughts: self-criticism at MVHS
Examining self-criticism and its impacts on the MVHS community

Humans of Cupertino
Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino

Competition culture
Examining how students and teachers view competition at MVHS

Yes, she can.
Exploring different facets of feminism and how they impact students, staff and alumni

50 Questions with Colin Anderson
In the 11th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Colin Anderson 50 questions.

This is Sharks Territory
Students and staff share fan experiences with the local San Jose Sharks

Local teams’ fans
Students and fans share their connections to local Bay Area sports teams

Color Guard modifies its practices
The team creates a new plan to continue practicing despite quarantine restrictions

At-home quarantine workouts
Students and staff share what motivates them to exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic

Overtraining: How much is too much?
Exploring how overtraining impacts the game and mindset of MVHS athletes