Positivity Podcast Ep. 4: Not so positive edition
Lakshanyaa Ganesh and Oishee Misra
February 14, 2020
As the repercussions of January continue into February, Oishee and Lakshanyaa discuss the implications of toxic positivity amid the tragedies of the month. With topics like the coronovirus, Kobe Bryant's death, and more, they discuss the importance of journalism and shedding light on all aspects of the w...
High school probably isn’t going to be the best four years of your life, and that’s OK
February 7, 2020
e’ve all seen those movies — the ones with wistful scenes of young love and late night adventures. The teenagers in all these movies seem to live their lives with reckless abandon, forming a collection of memories painted with laughter and intense joy, paired with artfully crafted scenes of somewha...
SAT study time should be integrated in a personalized schedule
Pranav Parthasarathy
April 28, 2015
On May 2, according to the College Board, over ten thousand high school students nationwide will take the SAT. Their average will hover more or less in the 1500 range, several scoring more and several scoring less. All of these students know the purpose of the exam: to apply for admission at several...
Food: Boudin SF at Cupertino a clean break from the original
Yimeng Han
March 22, 2013
The only thing this Cupertino location really has in common with the original Boudin SF is the bread, featured in all of the bakery’s dishes. Sourdough shows up in the form of bread bowls, sandwiches and even lightly toasted croutons in soups and salads. And while the menu might be on the pric...
Food: Sipatea hampered by its location
Yimeng Han
March 21, 2013
It is easy to walk past the newly opened Sipatea cafe without even noticing it. The storefront is tucked inside an existing pho shop, and the only eye-catching thing about it is the white “Grand opening” banner draped across its roof. Like its exterior, Sipatea’s dimly lit interior does not m...
BREAKING: School closed on Dec. 13
Patrick Xie
December 13, 2012
Police close down school due to reported bomb threat by grafitti. Read More »
Girls soccer: 1-0 victory secured in final offensive push
Alexandria Poh
December 6, 2012
Matadors defeat the Fremont Firebirds with improved communication. Read More »...
Quirky turkey
Yimeng Han
November 22, 2012
Students put their own twists on traditions of Thanksgiving Read More »
TEACHER FEATURE: Kyle Jones
Alexandria Poh
October 30, 2012
What got you started with motorcycling? Honestly, in college, parking is a real issue. If you live on campus and you have to park at school it’s very expensive, it’s a hundred dollars a quarter to park, but motorcycle [parking] is like $30. And I thought,“Well, they’re much easier t...
CONTEST: ‘Lincoln’ movie ticket giveaway happening now
Yashashree Pisolkar
October 24, 2012
On Oct. 24, El Estoque will be hosting a contest to give away nine free movie tickets to the early showing of “Lincoln” playing at Cupertino Square AMC 16 on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. The contest is open to all current MV students who follow the three simple steps below. Step 1: Like El Estoque's Facebook page or follow u...
VIDEO: Homecoming rally held Oct. 12
Yashashree Pisolkar
October 14, 2012
Classes compete against each other in the biggest Homecoming event Read More »
VIDEO: Quad decorations time lapse
Yimeng Han
October 14, 2012
Classes spend eight hours after school on Oct. 11 to finish Quad Decs Read More »
