Sonia Verma, Design Editor
Award-winning artists
Prestigious MVHS artists reflect on their journeys
Seniors in 6 s’s
A closer look at the class of 2024 from a survey of 121 seniors
The baller to beat
Shooting guard Vivian Ong reflects on reaching 1000 career points
“COWBOY CARTER” is an artistic sequel to “RENAISSANCE”
Megastar Beyoncé Carter gallops from soul to country in “COWBOY CARTER”
Politics in the classroom
Investigating whether teachers’ political identities should be incorporated into their curriculum
Stylestruck
Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
The tipping point
Exploring the MVHS community’s thoughts on tipping culture
The final lap
Seniors close off Homecoming skits with a bang
Classes compete in annual Boat Battle
Representatives from each grade attempt to sink other teams’ duct tape and cardboard boats while keeping their own afloat
Who’s watching?
Evaluating forms of criticism of movies and TV shows
Revisiting childhood memories
Three MVHS students describe their childhood
Rising up for Roe
Student activists recount their involvement in abortion rights activism
Clubs in Sports
Exploring the similarities and differences between club and school sports
Balancing school and club sports
Understanding the time management aspect of playing high school and club sports
Junior Varsity Sports
Exploring the experiences of JV players, teams and coaches at MVHS
Girls Basketball moves up to third place in the league after securing a win against Saratoga High School 63-44
MVHS regains its momentum following a three-streak loss
Recognizing the importance of JV teams
MVHS community explains the necessity of JV teams
Making a change
Exploring community involvement in the 2022 midterm elections
MV Bookshelf hosts first book talk of the year
Author Kim Scott discusses her journey as an author
Introducing the Cupertino City Council candidates
Seven City Council candidates share their stories, opinions and reasons for running
Reflecting on the Iran protests
Iranian community members share their perspectives on the uprising
Catadors #2: The secret to happiness
School can be tough, but it's important to take time for yourself.
Protecting our privacy
Taking a look at challenges to privacy within our community
Mandated reporters share their experiences
State law requires MVHS staff to prioritize student safety over privacy
Post-threat ponderings
After two bomb threat evacuations, students wonder if MVHS is a safe campus
Boys Water Polo wins 15-11 against Cupertino High School
The Matadors maintain their undefeated record
Summer 2022 in review
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section recaps music, movies and TV shows released over the summer
Packaging the period plan
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law
Catadors #1: Summer, give me a break!
Finals are almost over and June is right around the corner, but I still don’t know what I want to do over summer break!
Learning our limits
Understanding the value of balancing grades and homework with mental health
FUHSD welcomes new superintendent
Graham Clark announced as the successor to Polly Bove
Josh Maisel named Director of Leadership Development
Current FUHSD Coordinator of Academic Interventions plans to promote district cohesion in his new role
Fueling a fandom
Taking a look at fandom content creators at MVHS
Is that a new look?
What happens when you decide to wear something new and others start to stare? Ignore them, of course!
Teacher feature: Quarantine engagements
Teachers reflect on getting engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fremont High School volunteer coach arrested for sexual assault
Suspect is currently being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail
MVHS hosts Neon Lights Dance
Students attend the first dance on campus in two years
The annual Holi celebration is hosted in Memorial Park
People gather to celebrate the beginning of spring with color
Anushka De Named California Journalist of the Year
Featuring El Estoque co-editor-in-chief Anushka De’s journey from her first year on staff to being named the California Journalist of the Year
Monta Vista hosts first ever Spring Fling
Freshmen and sophomores attend the social event
The Non-Fungible Takeover
Investigating the recent popularity of NFTs
MVHS Choir steals hearts in its Valentine’s Day Concert
Vocal performers delight in charming, high-energy performances but suffer from underwhelming acoustics
Predicting the Future
Students and staff share their thoughts on what 2022 might look like
Monta Vista shares New Years’ resolutions
MVHS students and staff share their goals for the upcoming year
Pursuing a passion
Students and staff reflect on how their involvement in the humanities has affected potential careers
