El Estoque

Girls Volleyball: The Matadors lose to Palo Alto HS 3-1 in league play

Collin Qian and Anjali Singh • September 18, 2019

Going into the first home league game of the season, the MVHS girls varsity volleyball team went head to head against Palo Alto HS with three of their starting players injured and unable to play. Although...

MV’s got your back: The reason behind the suicide prevention lines on student ID cards

Sarah Young and Claire Yang • September 16, 2019

Why the new student ID cards contain suicide prevention information

Herbicide Roundup Discontinued

Andie Liu • September 15, 2019

FUHSD suspends use of Roundup on campuses

Football: MVHS falls 32-6 against Mills HS

Lance Tong, Sophia Chen, and Kamyar Moradi • September 7, 2019

A promising start to the Matador’s first home game ends in an overwhelming defeat

FUHSD projections predict lower enrollment in coming years

Oishee Misra and Lakshanyaa Ganesh • August 22, 2019

MVHS population of 2019-20 is smaller than previous years

College crossroads: exploring four MVHS teachers’ unique college experiences

Brian Xu • June 2, 2019

As students navigate through their four years at MVHS, thoughts of college and careers undoubtedly brew in their minds. But amid the bustle of projects and exams, there is one group of people that is often...

Good night, sleep tight: MVHS students’ experiences with insomnia

Jasmine Lee, Emily Xia, and Claire Yang • May 24, 2019

The implications and possible solutions of insomnia

In the shadows of power

Jasmine Lee, Brandon Ng, Claire Yang, Zara Iqbal, Sreya Kumar, Keshav Taneja, and Emily Xia • May 18, 2019

Exploring how the minority is kept in silence

Mock Trial end of the year Q&A

Jasmine Lee, Opinion Editor • May 16, 2019

In the 2018-19 school year, the MVHS Mock Trial team went from familiarizing themselves with the new members and building their new family to finalizing the 2019-2020 officers. Throughout the year, the...

Recent Awards for MVHS

Laasya Koduru and Oishee Misra • April 10, 2019

2019 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL MVHS received the 2019 California Distinguished School award on Feb. 25, which, according to the California Department of Education, is only given to a select...

A night of dreams

Jasmine Lee and Claire Wen • March 31, 2019

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...

ASB plans to revise MVHS Constitution

Sara Entezar • March 15, 2019

MVHS’ Constitution was brought to the attention of ASB by advisor Mike White in recent months, allowing reconsideration of the document’s instruction. The document, similarly formatted to the U.S....