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The College Board announces two new AP courses

Jason Chu and Krish Dev • November 4, 2022

The College Board recently announced the planned addition of two new AP classes — AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus — which will be available starting in the 2023-2024 school year. According...

Mandated reporters share their experiences

Sonia Verma • October 7, 2022

Trigger warning: The story contains discussions of child abuse and suicidal ideation. Every school employee, from teachers to custodial staff to administration, is a mandated reporter. If...

Back in action

Michelle Zheng and Michelle Chen • March 17, 2022

MVHS teacher athletes discuss their journeys through sports

Pursuing a passion

Sonia Verma • December 10, 2021

Students and staff reflect on how their involvement in the humanities has affected potential careers

Leveling up a hobby

Sonia Verma, Staff Writer • October 23, 2021

History Teacher Scott Victorine describes his passion for guitars

Day In a Life of a New Normal

Rachel Jiang • May 16, 2021

Exploring MVHS during in-person hybrid learning

CSUs and UCs suspend standardized testing requirements

Lance Tong • May 22, 2020

Exploring perspectives on how changes to college application requirements will impact MVHS students

NBA suspends all games left in the season due to COVID-19

Tanish Mendki and Leanna Sun • March 13, 2020

Exploring the the reactions of MVHS to the suspension of the NBA season

Journeys: three roads that crossed at counseling

Anushka De, News Editor • January 9, 2020

MVHS’s four counselors share the paths they’ve taken that brought them to the counseling profession

Secondary School Reports: Tips from the Counselors

Anushka De, News Editor • October 12, 2019

In August, as the new school year rolls around, the rising senior class is confronted with a barrage of deadlines, one for each college application. Students must face a barrage of deadlines before...

Boys basketball: Matadors finish 2-1 in annual Holiday Tournament

Pranav Iyer • January 9, 2016

Dec. 29: Game 1 The Matadors had won three of their last four game and were finding their groove as they entered the Monta Vista Holiday Tournament. Coming in with a 4-5 record they had one glaring problem....

Boys basketball: Matadors fall to 0-2 after losses to Burlingame HS and Oak Grove HS

Pranav Iyer • December 8, 2015

A combination of lackluster shooting and defense has led to two blowout losses for the Matadors.