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El Estoque

Little League players take off their caps during the National Anthem. Photo courtesy of George Chong | Used with permission

The importance of youth recreational leagues in our community

How recreational leagues have benefited the youth in Cupertino
Ananda Singh and Alyssa Yang
March 7, 2025
The album cover for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" features The Weeknd, seemingly overwhelmed and screaming from pain.

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ crosses the finish line of The Weeknd’s career

The Weeknd releases his sixth and final studio album
Ananda Singh
February 15, 2025
Freshman Hossein Dastgah attempts to get around an SHS defender. Photo | Sophia D'Sa

Varsity Boys Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-1

An intense last five minutes leads to a disappointing loss
Ananda Singh and Sophia D’Sa
February 1, 2025
Women's sports are often left in the dark as the media covers them much less than men's sports

Women’s sports continue to receive less media coverage than men’s sports

The MVHS community reflects on the under-coverage of women’s sports
Ananda Singh and Alan Tai
January 31, 2025
Moana prepares herself to fight off the Kakamora tribe and the monster clam. Photo courtesy of Disney Movies | Used with permission

‘Moana 2’ is wholesome but afraid to rock the boat

The creation of the sequel lacks attentiveness, producing a predictable and disappointing storyline
Isabelle Kok and Ananda Singh
December 17, 2024
Running back Finnegan Hassy walks off the field after an offensive play

Time Out! Ep. 29: Finnegan Hassy

Finnegan Hassy reflects on his experience with football and the team’s success
Ananda Singh and Alan Tai
December 6, 2024
Professional athletes that students look up to. Photo Illustration.

Professional athletes inspire MVHS students

MVHS athletes discuss their idol’s influence in the sports they play
Arushi Singh and Ananda Singh
December 5, 2024
Seniors on the tennis team pose with their Senior Night posters

Girls Tennis secures a 6-1 win against Los Gatos

The Matadors secure an early win during its Senior Night
Arushi Singh and Ananda Singh
November 2, 2024
Athletic Trainer and Health Clerk Myesha Taylor helps stretch junior Kingston Jourdan during the football game against Lynbrook High School on Oct. 24

Do the risks of football outweigh the rewards?

Varsity Football players reflect on the possible health risks that arise in the sport
Ananda Singh and Kaia Yuan
October 28, 2024
Olympics Takeaways

Olympics Takeaways

67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it
Graphic by Arshiya Sen

Leave the trash on the field

Students and staff share their opinions regarding trash talking at the 2024 Olympics and their own experiences with it
Ananda Singh and Arshiya Sen
September 28, 2024
Junior Lotus Wu gets ready before an online C-Dream show

Global game

Students share their experiences with traveling internationally for sports
Ananda Singh and Varun Singh
May 25, 2024
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