El Estoque

Last Letters: Oh, the things you’ll never outgrow

Mingjie Zhong • May 31, 2017

hen I am two months old, you decide to leave me — your youngest daughter — who, despite having only seen the world for 76 days, is already wrought weary by its hyperbolic wideness separating her from...

Photo gallery: Boys tennis sweeps Menlo-Atherton HS and Los Gatos HS

Mingjie Zhong • March 29, 2017

Despite missing key players, Matadors emerge victorious in third and fourth home meets of season with scores 6-1 and 6-1

Q&A: Senior Maddie Park gives overview of Legislative Council

Mingjie Zhong • March 10, 2017

ASB Secretary discusses purpose and organization of Legislative Council

Animal instincts: Beyond the kill

Mingjie Zhong • March 10, 2017

Students discuss the experience of hunting

Boys tennis: Team edges out Homestead HS 4-3

Mingjie Zhong • March 10, 2017

Despite missing No. 2 singles player Michael Wan, Matadors achieve close win in second home meet of season

The view from home: How growing up in rented or purchased homes affect the way we see the world

Mingjie Zhong • February 8, 2017

Students discuss impacts of living in bought and rented homes

Seven Sins: A case of childhood greed

Mingjie Zhong • January 22, 2017

Junior Pragya Parthasarathy recalls stolen red skittles, angry parents and an expired Statute of Limitations

Five anime shows to de-stress with over winter break

Mingjie Zhong • December 15, 2016

Anime Club officer Michelle Chang shares her personal anime recommendations

Down memory lane: Students share snippets of their earliest memories

Mingjie Zhong • October 28, 2016

Students’ first memories range from tasty to sinister

MVHS students discuss the purpose and successes of Link Crew

Mingjie Zhong • August 22, 2016

Link Crew activities may be fun and welcoming, but the Link experience varies for freshmen and Link leaders

Let’s talk about sex: Education

Mingjie Zhong • February 3, 2016

Exploring the evolution of sex ed and ourselves

Borderlands: Two dancers practice stunt-work near cafeteria

Mingjie Zhong • January 21, 2016

Seniors Shovik Guha and Marcus Laguisma choreograph fight scene near the cafeteria