
Swara Tewari, Managing Editor

Senior Stories
A look into the high school experiences of members of the class of 2020
Grocery stores during the pandemic
MVHS students who work at grocery stores discuss reasons for taking leaves of absence

Sheroes
Exploring the stories of inspiring women in the MVHS community

Saviors of Humanity
Recognizing the people who are working to keep the world going

Primaries and Caucuses for Dummies
Breaking down America’s primary system to select party candidates
Ohana celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Ohana officers and club members reflect on the club’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting and the club’s dynamic

World Kidney Day
Exploring the process of transplant surgery and the future of organ transplants

MVHS Course Selection Guide
Exploring student perspectives on every course offered at MVHS

Keep the dream alive
Community members discuss the personal and legal implications of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) being rescinded

San Jose Women’s March takes place on Jan. 21
Marchers share their views on politics and the power of mass protests

Spruce it up: Cupertino Tree Lighting Ceremony
Cupertino community gathers for the annual tree lighting ceremony

Maintaining a local community
The implications of urbanization on both chain and family businesses in Cupertino

Urbanization of Cupertino
In a constant state of change, Cupertino has experienced drastic changes in terms of infrastructure and business from the influx of both workers and residents. Vallco construction has recently been reinitiated after the passage of State Bill 35. The proliferation of chain businesses act as a double edged sword to local businesses. Median house values climb and realtors work to satisfy buyers who prioritize commute times. Read more about each story.

The impeachment inquiry: House Judiciary Committee passes two articles against President Donald Trump
A look into the process leading up to the accusations made against President Trump

Meet the 2020 democratic candidates
Exploring the nuances behind the policies and backgrounds of the five leading democratic candidates

Comparing Costs
Exploring the athlete and coach opinions on the donation costs of different sports

Eat, pray, jam
Exploring how different members of the MVHS athletic community prepare for games and practices

Protesters demonstrate outside Representative Ro Khanna’s town hall meeting
Members of the Hindu community protest Khanna’s alleged anti-Hindu and anti-Gandhi ideas expressed in Twitter response

Out of Action
Football coach and players reflect on the JV football team being cut and the potential long-term effects

Students in the Athletic Senate
Members of the Student Athletic Senate discuss their role in improving the MVHS athletic community

Leaders on the field
Exploring different leadership roles held in the sports community

Football: MVHS wins against San Jose HS for the first home win of the season
Matadors win with a final score of 35-7 with strong offensive plays

Beyond the district
How the senior privilege policy affects those who utilize it

Exploring our emotions
The importance of recognizing unique feelings

The Islam I see
My experience covering a local mosque

GEP’s upcoming Sexual Assault Drive
The club’s April donation drive will give back to sexual assault survivors

Americorps member presents at Red Cross meeting
Timothy Fader educates Red Cross members on disaster preparation

Whitewashed
Exploring my connection to Indian culture

The trampoline girls
Reflecting on a summer friendship and the life lessons it taught me

Fighting fire in the digital age
Seniors Aditya Shah and Sanjana Shah developed a Wildfire Sensor device that has attracted Google’s attention
Indian-American Student Association (IASA) kicks off Spotlite
IASA members and officers recall their favorite Spotlite memories and discuss preparations

Reinforcing feminism in MVHS
Girls’ Empowerment Project discusses gender equality at first meeting

Localizing Red Cross
President of Red Cross discusses her journey with the club and goals for the year

A new chapter
Exploring a student’s experience with moving and her outlook on her short time at MVHS

Expanding Red Cross
Red Cross officers discuss their goals and vision for the club this year
Traveling the globe
Students share international experiences from the past summer

Stepping up to the front of the classroom
Student teachers transition to full-time roles in the new school year

Behind the desk
Seniors discuss how classroom experiences have shaped them