El Estoque

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • April 17, 2024

Duke University made the decision to stop giving its applicant’s essays a numerical rating as a part of its holistic review for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. The decision was made to combat the rise...

Two pucks in a pod

Taryn Lam and Aaryan Sharma • April 6, 2024

From a young age, senior Alice Ross fondly recalls accompanying her family to Vallco Shopping Mall every Friday for skating lessons. Born to Canadian parents who enjoy playing and watching ice hockey,...

The consequences of cancellation

Pranati Kotamraju • March 13, 2024

A recurring pattern of fake tears, dramatic sighs and a PR written apology. Due to the influx of apology videos, sophomore Samuel Teo has become all too familiar with this rehearsed routine, which is a...

Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 2-1

Ethan Eisler and Ethan Kellogg • October 12, 2023

Varsity Field Hockey lost 2-1 to Saratoga High School on Monday, Oct. 10. MVHS and SHS each scored a goal by the end of the first half. However, SHS took the lead with a goal in the third quarter. Even...

Field Hockey beats Cupertino High School 3-1

Ethan Eisler and Alan Tai • September 9, 2023

arsity Field Hockey won 3-1 against Cupertino High School on Wednesday, Sept. 7, marking its second preseason victory. After neither team scored in the first quarter, junior and forward Tvisha Jain was...

Field Hockey loses 2-0 to Valley Christian High School on its senior night

Arjun Dhruv, Lily Jiang, and Michelle Zheng • October 31, 2022

Seniors reflect on their performance throughout the season and convey their thoughts on the team’s future

Pass the puck

Ishaani Dayal and Irene Tang • February 11, 2022

Students describe their experiences playing hockey

Winter Sports

Sophia Chen, Ishaani Dayal, Irene Tang, Geethikaa Tarra, and Matthew Yoshimoto • December 31, 2021

Exploring the different winter sports MV students play

Field Hockey loses to Homestead High School 4-0

Anna Kaminitz and Matthew Yoshimoto • October 22, 2021

Matadors recognize their need to improve communication after the defeat

Field Hockey falls to Saint Francis High School 0-7

Angela Zhang • September 18, 2021

After a tough game of constant defense, the Varsity Field Hockey team lost 0-7 to Saint Francis High School. During the first quarter, MVHS prevented SFHS from scoring, keeping the score at 0-0. Sophomore...