The custodial parade
May 6, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The custodian carts, adorned with bananas, mini flags and Mario Kart symbols and characters, whizzed past the rally court at a cool two miles per hour during lunch on May 1. The parade was organized by the Matador Recognition Committee (MRC) which conceived of this idea at the beginning of the school...
MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”
Justine Ha and Elena Khan
April 22, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, NEWS
On March 12, a sub group of students part of MVHS Leadership, MVHS Outreach, held a social food truck event from 4 to 7 p.m. in the rally court. “Off the Grid” specializes in catering around the Bay Area by bringing various food trucks to select places. The food served at “Off the Grid” varied from...
A night of dreams
March 31, 2019
Filed under NEWS
The planning process for the 2019 junior prom began a year ago, with the decision on a venue. Like years past, it was held at the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in San Jose. Junior and class officer Christopher Cellini described some of the items that required planning. After deciding on a location, th...
The Class of 2021 prepares for its first-ever bonding activity
March 18, 2019
Despite an unsuccessful campaign last school year, the class of 2021 has set the date for their first‐ever bonding activity: a relaxing movie night to be held after school on Friday, March 29. After months of consideration and negotiation, the officers are optimistic that the event will be successf...
In my humble opinion: Why humility is a crucial but often overlooked trait
March 13, 2019
Filed under From the magazine, OPINION
n many ways, MVHS students have mastered the humble-brag. We tell our friends how we got an “A” on our English essay even though we never read the book. We tell them how we aced a test we never studied for. We tell them how we completed our entire semester-long project the day before it was due and got...
A fundraising dilemma
Emily Xia and Julia Yang
October 25, 2018
s the last school bell rings, groups of students walk out of their classrooms ready to go home. Approximately once a week, any student craving a cold drink at this time can walk to the rally court and buy a cup of boba from a table for $4. In order for clubs to receive the money they need to participate...
Administrator comment causes stir at MVHS
October 20, 2018
Filed under FEATURES, Main slider
Examining the issue from student, alumni and administration perspectives
New year, new team
Sara Entezar and Gauri Kaushik
September 28, 2018
As the year rolls out of its beginning stages, ASB class office finds itself positioned at the top of the Leadership board, holding Leadership Council meetings, helping commissioners and setting up events for the campus to indulge. ASB, which stands for Associated Student Body, has six leading position...
A look at Leadership’s Homecoming Preparation
September 28, 2018
Filed under Student life
With Homecoming approaching soon, less than two weeks away, the leadership class of 2018-2019 is working to make sure this year’s Homecoming week, dance, game and rally runs well. With each day of Homecoming week filled with different games and events, there is a lot of planning and smooth exec...
Leading a Lasting Legacy
September 23, 2018
Filed under Briefs
he odds seem to be stacked against the captains of MV Bhangra. It is the first time in many years that all the leaders are new to the position. On top of that, they are responsible for finding new and upcoming talent for the team, as nine seniors — about half of their team — had graduated last...
Society’s Peas: the hidden stories in our community
May 10, 2018
Filed under FEATURES, Ideas, Profile Feature story
Founders of Society Peas discuss the purpose and background of their initiative
Every Drop Counts
January 30, 2018
Filed under Beyond the Magazine: News, From the magazine, Local, Multimedia, NEWS
n Jan. 19, a plastic foldable table serves as the Stanford Blood Center (SBC) front desk for donors, who wait their turn while wearing "first time donor” stickers. With pop music playing in the background, the quiet but energized atmosphere of the room is filled with people waiting in excitement or...
