Published November 26, 2020

The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures

Exploring CUSDs financial and enrollment situation throughout the years

The central question on CUSD board members' minds going into the night of March 3, 2020 was: Would CUSD receive financial assistance for its current deficit spending? Parcel Tax Measure O would have provided CUSD an additional 4.3 million dollars a year. With a two thirds majority needed to pass, voters said no, defeating Measure O and forcing CUSD board members to make complicated choices including the possibility of closing some schools.

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Published November 6, 2020

COVID-19 in India

How prominent Indian cities like Pune and New Delhi have handled the pandemic

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Published November 6, 2020

Korean authorities prevent the spread of COVID-19

What the United States can learn from how South Korea handled the pandemic

Minjae Kang

Published November 6, 2020

Brazil and Columbia struggle with handling COVID-19

Students from Brazil and Columbia reflect on the effects of the pandemic

Arjan Madhan

Published November 6, 2020

The U.K.’s response to COVID

Current and former U.K. residents discuss effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Jefferson Le and Sean Yagi

Published November 6, 2020

Taiwan’s success with COVID

Bay Area residents leave the states to seek normality in Taiwan

Ayah Ali-Ahmad and Gavin Hung

Published September 27, 2020

Five juvenile females rob Standard Liquor in Los Altos

Examining the actions of LHS and MVHS seniors and teen alcohol usage in our school community

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Published September 19, 2020

The freshman perspective

Comparing the class of 2024 freshman experience to that of previous years

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Published September 16, 2020

Fuelin’ Up

Exploring how food affects athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Published September 13, 2020

Transitioning from a hands-on to hands-off classroom proves challenging

Students and teachers explain the adjustment to learning over Zoom

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Published September 12, 2020

Zoom outfits

Students examine their clothing choices during distanced learning

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Published September 11, 2020

Anti-Racism Efforts

Students and staff discuss the motivations behind new anti-racism curriculum

By Anushka De and Nika Zamani

Published June 8, 2020

A protest of a lifetime: searching for freedom

Examining rising activism in Eastern Asia

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Published June 1, 2020

When life felt normal: MVHS edition

Inspired by The New York Times, MVHS students reminisce on moments before COVID-19 cancellations

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Published May 24, 2020

For Roman,

Reflecting on my weight loss journey

Jai Uparkar

Published May 23, 2020

“Notes on a Conditional Form” review

The 1975’s drops their latest album “NOACF”

Cover by Samuel Burgess Johnson

Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief

Published May 22, 2020

Started from the bottom now we’re here

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Published May 22, 2020

The girl who dreamt in color

Redefining my narrative and time in Cupertino

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Published May 21, 2020

Tortoise Triumphs

Coming to terms with my high school goals and accomplishments

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Published April 1, 2020

Too close to home

The impacts of the Iranian Revolution on students and staff

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Published March 31, 2020

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Published March 23, 2020

Cure Cancer Cruise

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Published March 14, 2020

Track and Field: 2020 RustBuster Invitational

Athletes from across the Bay Area compete in Rustbuster Invitational track meet

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Published March 13, 2020

The faces behind COVID-19

Exploring the stories of members of the MVHS community impacted by the novel coronavirus

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Published January 13, 2020

Concept Design: Taryn Chong

How sophomore Taryn Chong’s relationship with art has developed and impacted her perception of the world

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Published January 11, 2020

Digital Art: Shyam Sundaram

Exploring Shyam Sundaram’s journey through art

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Published December 14, 2019

Stories of our art

A look at the visual artists of MVHS

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Published December 14, 2019

Drawing: Anahita Sukhija

Senior Anahita Sukhija describes her journey with art and sketchbooks

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Published December 14, 2019

Painting: Sophie Ye

Senior Sophie Ye’s journey of developing herself into painter

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Published December 14, 2019

Digital Design: Victor Li

For junior Victor Li, design has been a short but fruitful journey

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Published November 20, 2019

“MV Octagon”: Octagon’s new app underway

Uncovering the setbacks, benefits and takeaways of the ongoing creation of Octagon’s iOS app

By Annie Zhang

Published October 23, 2019

childhood.

Let’s now take a trip down memory lane.

Sreya Kumar, Jasmine Lee, Aditi Dixit, Rachel Jiang, Annie Zhang, Emily Xia

Published October 23, 2019

Healing

Exploring how people cope with physical or mental injuries as they journey through the healing process

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Published October 22, 2019

Juniors: Coming back strong

A look into the changes the Class of 2021 have made and experienced from Homecoming last year

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Published October 18, 2019

Homecoming 2019: Behind the Scenes

A backstage exploration into the preparations of each class

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Published October 18, 2019

Seniors: Creating a 20/20 vision

Class of 2020 feels pressure to end Homecoming week on a high note

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Published October 18, 2019

Sophomores: A new style of leadership

How the Class of 2022 implemented a philosophy from Lynbrook HS

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Published October 18, 2019

Freshmen: A rocky start

Despite initial setbacks, Class of 2023 triumphs on stage with performance

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Published October 18, 2019

World at stake

MVHS community responds to the dire effects of climate change

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Published October 17, 2019

A STEP TOO FAR

Exploring the role of technology in politics

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Published October 15, 2019

HEY @_, I MADE THIS JUST FOR YOU

Exploring the cybersecurity issues that come with social media

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Published September 20, 2019

The F-word: Failure

Examining the influence of failure in the MVHS community

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Published September 18, 2019

SUL & BEANS

Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items

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Published August 13, 2019

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Published August 13, 2019

Decor Dilemma

Teachers discuss redesigning their classrooms for the new school year

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Published August 13, 2019

Measure CC in effect

How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district

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Published June 4, 2019

THE CLIMB OF THE BENCHWARMER

Annie Zhang

Published June 4, 2019

GIOVANNI VURRO: THE CLIMB OF THE MIGHTY

Annie Zhang

Published June 4, 2019

ALLISON LEUNG: THE CLIMB OF THE CRIPPLED ELITE

By Annie Zhang

Published May 25, 2019

Animal Euthanasia: An act of humanity

Exploring the views of students, teachers and veterinarians on pet euthanasia

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Published May 25, 2019

Title IX

Exploring the ignorance, the scrutiny, the controversy around the law

Shuvi Jha, Ruth Feng, Claire Chang, Hannah Lee

Published May 25, 2019

Good night, sleep tight

The implications and possible solutions of insomnia

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Published May 25, 2019

Homestead HS: A look into the culture at a local high school

What it’s like to attend Homestead HS and how it compares to MVHS

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Published May 24, 2019

To fight or not to fight

Exploring combat sports culture in the Bay Area, and its effect on MVHS students and faculty

Ankit Gupta, Kamyar Moradi and Anish Vasudevan

Published May 23, 2019

The art of stanning

Exploring the intricacies of a new wave of fan culture

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Published May 20, 2019

Spilling Tea: Cafe LaTTea

A hub crowded with students, boba and studying

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Published May 17, 2019

Mentors of the game

An inside look at Monta Vista athletic coaches

When one thinks of a sports team, they may think about the players in action. But, there can’t be a team without a coach. With MVHS having over 54 sports teams available for any student to tryout and join – these teams could not have been built without the support from each perspective coach from each team. But, the numerous coaches on campus who help students achieve athletic achievements are rarely given the spotlight. Explore the package below about the variety of coaches present at MVHS.

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Published May 17, 2019

A Sweet Midnight Snack: Donut Wheel

How a 24/7 business runs in a quiet city like Cupertino

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Published May 17, 2019

Cycling through the years: Cupertino Bike Shop

How the Cupertino Bike Shop and its staff have evolved with Cupertino's cycling community

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Published May 17, 2019

The missing slice: Cicero’s Pizza

The history behind a popular Cupertino pizzeria

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Published May 16, 2019

All Wrapped up: House of Falafel

The first of many falafel stops

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Published May 16, 2019

For pets of all sizes: An-Jan Pet & Feed Supply

A glimpse into a local, family-owned pet supply shop

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Published April 11, 2019

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Published April 10, 2019

Dear Happiness

A letter to my fickle friend

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Published April 10, 2019

The grains of youth slipping through the sieve

Why taking it easy in my adolescence is a good plan

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Published April 8, 2019

To build a home: Exploring a local Muslim community

The inner-workings of a local mosque

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Published April 7, 2019

Street smart shortage

MVHS students' lack of street smarts will negatively affect how we navigate in the real world

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Published April 6, 2019

The story behind “Khushal’s Halaal Chicken and Wafaals”

Senior Kushal Kalidindi’s makeshift waffle-business-turned-charity comes to a close

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Published March 27, 2019

K-Pop idols: the fall from grace in the face of temptation

K-celebrities caught meddling in prostitution, pornography and rape leads to calls for reform in the Korean culture of misogyny

By Annie Zhang

Published March 14, 2019

Advanced Drama’s annual Shakespeare showcase

Class shifts focus from two longer performances to several scenes from a variety of plays

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Published March 13, 2019

How MVHS students have conquered their hidden illnesses

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Published March 13, 2019

Rain, Rain Go Away

How my love for the rain developed from my fear of going to practice

Jai Uparkar

Published March 10, 2019

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Published March 9, 2019

Speaking from experience: The counseling system

MVHS and LHS students and counselors talk about their perspectives on the guidance system

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Published March 8, 2019

Exploring illegal behavior at MVHS

Uncovering party culture and drunk driving

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Published February 1, 2019

The changes in our community

Contrasting population growth in Cupertino and lack of enrollment at MVHS

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Published February 1, 2019

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Published January 31, 2019

The film room

Exploring the use of video software like Hudl and Krossover in preparation for game day

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Published January 31, 2019

Behind the scenes: MVHS Wrestling

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Published January 30, 2019

Behind the scenes: MVHS boys basketball

How the team utilizes practice time to prepare for games

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Published January 30, 2019

The numbers game

My experience with statistics taught me not to play to the numbers

Brandon Ng

Published January 27, 2019

It’s a sign

What each zodiac sign thinks of horoscopes

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Published December 15, 2018

Winter holidays

MVHS individuals discuss different aspects of the holiday season

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Published December 15, 2018

Shining a light

MVHS students’ experiences with depression and suicide

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Published December 13, 2018

Denied Access

Those with disability suffer from employment discrimination and inaccessibility of public functions

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Published December 13, 2018

Through the tunnel

Exploring suicide in MVHS

Published December 13, 2018

The fight for rights

Exploring the impact of social change for minority groups

Published December 12, 2018

A guiding light

Teachers explain how they guide students through hardships

Helen Chao

Published December 12, 2018

The light at the end of the tunnel

The recovery journey from suicide, self-harm and depression

Swara Tewari and Shivani Gupta

Published December 11, 2018

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Published December 11, 2018

Green off the field

Published December 7, 2018

Planting trees for Silicon Valley

CSF volunteers gain greater appreciation for Our City Forest Nursery and environment

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Published December 5, 2018

Reclaiming my mane

My hair, my life

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Published December 4, 2018

Falling out of rhythm

How I started dancing for my younger self

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Published November 17, 2018

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Published November 17, 2018

The Inner-Workings

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Published November 16, 2018

The rise of esports

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Published November 15, 2018

Virtual Reality

MVHS students and staff try Google's VR headsets

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Published November 13, 2018

Man on the street: What is a sport?

Different individuals’ viewpoints on what constitutes a sport and what doesn’t

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Published November 13, 2018

On the line

Defining what is and isn’t a sport

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Published November 13, 2018

Hybrid Divide: Sports and Arts

Why Marching Band and Color Guard aren’t always recognized as sports

Brandon Ng

Published November 12, 2018

Leo Club plans an environmental lesson

Members share appreciation for nature through the Earth Stewards Program

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Published November 10, 2018

Finding home in Bay Area for educators

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Published November 7, 2018

Tim Gorsulowsky

Gorsulowsky’s vision for a greener Cupertino

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Published November 7, 2018

Tara Sreekrishnan

MVHS alumni shares her experience of running for 2018 City Council

Jasmine Lee

Published November 6, 2018

Liang Chao

Better Cupertino co-founder runs for Cupertino City Council

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Published November 6, 2018

Jon Willey

Better Cupertino supporter runs for Cupertino City Council

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Published November 6, 2018

Darcy Paul

Paul’s plans and motives in running for City Council re-election

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Published November 6, 2018

Orrin Mahoney

Long time public servant re-enters the world of politics

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Published November 6, 2018

Hung Wei

Moving from the school board to city council

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Published October 27, 2018

Getting tingles

Exploring the new internet phenomenon of ASMR and how students at MVHS use it

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Published October 27, 2018

The Artists Around Us

Herman Saini and Shuvi Jha

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Published October 21, 2018

Administrator comment causes stir at MVHS

Examining the issue from student, alumni and administration perspectives

By Ruth Feng and Shuvi Jha

Published October 19, 2018

The Parent Perspective

Suggestions for teens to address bullying in high school

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Published October 19, 2018

Big bully blockade

Community goals of National Bullying Prevention Month this October

Brandon Ng

Published October 19, 2018

Remembering those nights

Jasmine Lee

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Published October 18, 2018

Uncovering

Faculty thoughts on bullying

Flora Peng

Published October 18, 2018

Virtual mask

The impact of cyberbullying among MVHS students

Ayah Ali-Ahmad

Published September 29, 2018

Anisha Sinha

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Published September 29, 2018

Jeremy Tien

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Published September 29, 2018

Pramodh Srihari

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Published September 29, 2018

Jessica Ji

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Published September 29, 2018

Prateek Kaushik

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Published September 29, 2018

Derek Zheng

Published September 22, 2018

microAGGRESSIONS

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Published September 22, 2018

Represent-asian by the numbers

Students share their own opinions on Asian representation in Hollywood

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Published September 22, 2018

A changing curriculum

A closer look at how media representation has an impact on the literature curriculum

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Published September 22, 2018

Four different takes

Four students of different origins discuss their perspectives on identity

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Published September 22, 2018

Long time no see

Asian-American students react to ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ first studio movie in 25 years featuring an all-Asian cast

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Published September 21, 2018

My two cents on money

Exploring the relationship between money and happiness

Herman Saini

Published September 21, 2018

Let’s talk about money

Exploring the spending habits of MVHS students

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Published September 21, 2018

The illusion of affluence

Examining the financially disadvantaged perspective in a wealthy area

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Published September 21, 2018

Making cents

Students reflect on their knowledge of their family’s financial status

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Published September 21, 2018

Smart money

Students reflect on MVHS’ role in basic financial education

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Published September 21, 2018

Freedom at Fremont

Examining the FHS perspective on their adjustment to the new schedule

Jasmine Lee

Published September 21, 2018

In the MVHS perspective

Examining the perspectives on potentially adding an advisory period

Ayah Ali-Ahmad

Published September 21, 2018

Connections at Homestead

Examining the HHS perspective on their wellness curriculum

Flora Peng

Published September 21, 2018

In the LHS perspective

Examining the LHS perspective on this year’s newest addition to the schedule

Tina Low and Brandon Ng

Published August 22, 2018

Cooking up a new year

Cafeteria staff discuss changes in the lunch system

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Published June 5, 2018

SEVEN STUDENTS, ONE YEAR

How one year affected seven students

Himani Yalamaddi

Published May 26, 2018

Grassroots inside the English classroom

How curriculums in English classrooms are tailored to enlightening students

Sara Entezar and Ruth Feng

Published May 26, 2018

The South Bay Youth Pride Festival takes on its second year

What the continuing success of the event means for the community

Katerina Pappas and Himani Yalamaddi. Additional reporting by Ruth Feng.

Published May 26, 2018

Furry Friends

Dogs are a humans best friend

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Published May 25, 2018

The Valley of Heart’s Delight

The history of fruit farms and orchards in Cupertino

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Published May 25, 2018

How the US Immigration process affected three MVHS Students’ lives

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Published May 25, 2018

A Conflict as old as Time

The ongoing struggle between Israelis and Palestinians

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Published May 25, 2018

Changing times

An in-depth look at the district-wide bell schedule change for 2018-19

Claire Chang, Gauri Kaushik and ZaZu Lippert

Published May 24, 2018

SENIOR COLUMNS

Nine seniors reflect on their time at MVHS

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Published May 24, 2018

Dancing through life

Following the footsteps of a dancer

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Published May 17, 2018

A Thousand Dreams

Students and teachers in the arts field discuss the factors influencing their choice between passion and success

By Swara Tewari

Published May 13, 2018

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Published May 11, 2018

The sport of healing

A look into the sports medicine culture at MVHS

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Published May 11, 2018

Society’s Peas

Founders of Society Peas discuss the purpose and background of their initiative

Shuvi Jha

Published May 9, 2018

An inside look at parenting

Students and their parents discuss family dynamics and parenting styles

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Published May 5, 2018

A Farewell Rally on the football field

How holding the final rally of the year on the upper field influenced rally culture

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Published April 14, 2018

Preparing for the Worst

Students and teachers reflect on earthquake awareness and preparedness

By Swara Tewari

Published April 11, 2018

The six on the court

EXPLORE WHAT MAKES THIS SQUAD RANKED SIXTH IN THE NATION

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Published April 11, 2018

Powderpuff playoffs

Highlights of the 2018 preliminary powderpuff games

Sunjin Chang, Ruth Feng, Anthony Moll and Ishani Singh

Published April 10, 2018

The Last Swim

Senior athletes express their feelings as the season comes to an end.

Shuvi Jha and Zara Iqbal

Published April 9, 2018

Parental position

Parents of MVHS athletes talk about their involvement in their child’s sports

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Published April 2, 2018

The BMXers of Calabazas Park

Kids and parents discuss what it’s like to BMX

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Published April 2, 2018

Skiing for Victory

Jeremi Kalkowski describes his journey from beginner to competitive skier

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Published April 1, 2018

The hobby of shredding

How snowboarding fits into the lives of MVHS students

Carol Lei and Anthony Moll

Published March 31, 2018

Catching the Curl with Katie Colins

Math teacher Katie Collins describes the role surfing has played in her life

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Published March 31, 2018

Hit the slopes

Kaveya Gole and her experiences with skiing

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Published March 10, 2018

Testing our boundaries

Students and administrators discuss the purpose of CAASPP testing

By: Shuvi Jha and Swara Tewari

Published February 26, 2018

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Published February 10, 2018

Learning about the situation

FUHSD made a presentation regarding traumatic childhood experiences

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Published January 29, 2018

Deciphering Feminism

Individuals explore the definition of feminism and what it means to be a feminist.

Shuvi Jha

Published January 20, 2018

Meme is created to mock female student’s acceptance into Caltech

Students post meme in private Facebook group to target another student

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Published January 13, 2018

Creating team players

Improv club hosts first weekend meeting to form the Improv Team

By ZaZu Lippert

Published January 9, 2018

Why did everyone wear black to the Golden Globes?

Protesting sexual assault and workplace inequality led to an unexpected influx of celebrities dressed in black

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Published December 11, 2017

Nothing Higher Than Truth

Individuals reflect on the misportrayal of Hinduism in school setting

By Shuvi Jha | Photo used by permission of Samir Kalra

Published December 11, 2017

To the next ones: Advice to underclassmen

Upperclassmen give advice to underclassmen about MVHS

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Published December 11, 2017

Seniors’ trends on social media

Seniors share why they participate in class traditions on social media

Aditi Gnanasekar and Himani Yalamaddi

Published December 11, 2017

Class Stereotypes

Freshmen reflect on their own as other class’ stereotypes

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Published December 11, 2017

MVHS “Glo ups”

MVHS seniors reflect on how they have improved over the years

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Published December 11, 2017

How seniors choose their senior quotes

Seniors discuss the process they went through to choose the perfect parting words

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Published December 11, 2017

Writing on the Wall

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Published December 11, 2017

Superstitious beliefs

Beliefs and why I need them

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Published December 11, 2017

Why I left the left

How the political left drove me away

Anirudh Chaudhary

Published December 10, 2017

Nature or nurture

Untangling the confounding variables impacting my beliefs

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Published December 10, 2017

Are Clothes Ethically Made

A closer look at manufacturing practices from major clothing brands

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Published December 10, 2017

Ethics of Self Driving Cars

MVHS students and teacher grapple the moral issues with autonomous cars

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Published December 10, 2017

The Trolley Problem Explained

Students offer their answers to the trolley problem

Bill Cheng

Published December 5, 2017

Climbing ranks: Judo players share their stories

Nationally-ranked judo players recognize the uniqueness of the sport

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Published November 27, 2017

Bromance: Best friends and their special bonds

Three pairs of friends discuss the progression of their friendship

Alyssa Hui and Stuti Upadhyay

Published November 16, 2017

Caffeinated Intelligence

Exploring why students study in coffee shops and what they bring

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Published November 4, 2017

The Fort Bakers

Sisters sell healthy breakfast items at their bake stand called The Fort Bakery

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Published October 21, 2017

The Office: Frontline

Jennifer Giarritta describes her experiences at MVHS from the front desk.

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Published October 21, 2017

The Office: Right Wing

A short peek into the lives of the attendance technician, financial specialist and AP secretary.

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Published October 21, 2017

The Office: Left Wing

A short peek into the lives of the executive assistant, AP secretaries and registrar.

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Published October 19, 2017

Idle eyes idolize idol lies

Why idolizing others is inherently harmful

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Published October 19, 2017

How rapists and murderers still manage to dominate our media culture

Why we shouldn’t separate artists from their art, no matter how admirable

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Published October 19, 2017

No role models

Listening to certain music doesn’t make me a drug advocate

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Published October 19, 2017

Famous Matadors

MVHS students describe their fame with the internet.

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Published October 19, 2017

The guessing game: Celebrities vs. scientists

Students reflect on their controversial idols

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Published October 19, 2017

Turning a blind eye

Students reflect on their controversial idols

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Published October 19, 2017

Growing Up

The people we look up to change as we grow up

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Published October 19, 2017

The evolution of idolatry

Exploring how the types of role models change as people grow older

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Published October 18, 2017

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Recent trends in creative private Instagrams accounts cause cyberbullying issues

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Published October 13, 2017

Behind the mask

Costume designers at MVHS reveal what sets good Halloween costumes apart

From cosplayers to members of drama, costume-designers at MVHS explain their costume design process

Maggie McCormick and Himani Yalamaddi

Published October 12, 2017

A look at small businesses at the Cupertino Diwali Festival

The event serves as a hub for a variety of local and foreign vendors

Himani Yalamaddi

Published October 6, 2017

Seven up-and-coming women in hip-hop to watch out for

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Published September 18, 2017

Behind the grime

A closer look at the items found at the Cupertino city-wide garage sale

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Published September 13, 2017

Descent into the Deep

An in-depth look on the layers of the web

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Published August 29, 2017

On: North Korea

Why we need to take North Korea seriously

Songjun Na

Published June 1, 2017

Senioritis through three classes

A look at my academic performance this semester

Brighton Balfrey

Published April 28, 2017

Doctors, peacemakers and cosplayers: why they marched

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Published April 18, 2017

Sunday Project: Sights at the Cupertino 5K Bunny Run

A three-mile run brings the community together

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Published April 15, 2017

Showcasing skills and thinking on their feet

MVHS Improv prepares for Drama Showcase 2017

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Published March 11, 2017

Is Donald Trump a narcissist?

Speculations on the existence of Trump's narcissistic personality disorder

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Published March 6, 2017

Wandering mind: Playing with fire and learning to learn

Communication is something we often neglect

Brighton Balfrey

Published March 2, 2017

The Back Gate

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Published February 28, 2017

Yoga to the rescue

How yoga can boost your health and immune system

Gauri Kaushik and Ruth Feng

Published January 26, 2017

San Jose Women’s March: Why They March

Chetana Ramaiyer, Claire Chang, Ruth Feng, and Katerina Pappas

Published January 18, 2017

Wandering mind: Tearing down the second semester illusion

Being a second semester senior isn’t what it’s made out to be

Brighton Balfrey

Published January 10, 2017

Two reflections

As Inauguration day approaches, we look back at our experience at an election protest

Himani Yalamaddi and Karen Sanchez

Published December 31, 2016

Sunday Project: Christmas in the Park

The faces behind downtown San Jose’s 40-year-old holiday tradition

Andrea Schlitt, Sannidhi Menon and Daniel Lin

Published December 15, 2016

Holiday gear for holiday cheer

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Published December 15, 2016

Wandering mind: don’t pop my bubble

I love the bubble, and you should too

Brighton Balfrey

Published December 14, 2016

Holiday Haters: New Year’s

We use New Year’s day as an excuse to neglect our problems

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Published December 8, 2016

MVHS Advanced Drama class hosts annual Santa’s Workshop

Behind the scenes of Santa’s Workshop – the holiday event hosted for the children of teachers and staff on campus

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Published December 7, 2016

How dangerous is marijuana?

NORML deputy director Paul Armentano discusses his position towards marijuana legalization

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Published December 7, 2016

A phone call with Dr. Anna Lembke

Dr. Lembke discusses her book, doctor shopping and the prescription drug epidemic

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Published December 7, 2016

A lunchtime walk to 7/11

An anonymous student discusses the role of drugs in her past relationship

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Published December 3, 2016

An evening with Dr. Matthew Kendra

Dr. Kendra discusses his experiences as a clinical psychologist at Stanford's addiction medicine clinic

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Published November 25, 2016

Wandering mind: positivity in the face of the election

We need to be positive and move forward, whether we like the result or not

Brighton Balfrey

Published November 24, 2016

Holiday Haters: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a classically American holiday, but it doesn’t deserve the praise

Krishna Sunder, Brighton Balfrey

Published November 24, 2016

The dark side of Black Friday

Analyzing why Black Friday causes selfishness

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Published November 24, 2016

Man on the street: Do you think you are rich?

MVHS students share their viewpoints on their own wealth and privilege

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Published November 23, 2016

The history and origin of Black Friday

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Published November 17, 2016

The question I was afraid to ask during the election

Our intolerance of other political beliefs highlights a flaw in us

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Published November 13, 2016

Don’t drop the tangerine

Superstition and karma go hand-in-hand for me

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Published November 12, 2016

I don’t know what’s cracking, but it’s not my mom’s back

How I overcame my fear of sidewalk cracks - sort of

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Published November 12, 2016

I’ll get an ‘unlucky’ black cat, if I please!

Why I disregard superstitions as being outright stupid

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Published November 12, 2016

Breathing in the smoke

Why I'll do a ritual I don't believe in

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Published November 12, 2016

Wind and water

How I learned to accept my mother’s feng shui beliefs

Vivian Chiang

Published November 8, 2016

Lessons from change

What the Moharram sisters have learned from constant moving

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Published November 4, 2016

Four years, one family

Senior Oeishi Banerjee reflects on her time playing for the MVHS field hockey team

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Published November 1, 2016

As they see it: Political bias in media coverage of 2016 presidential election

Media coverage of the 2016 election raises questions of bias and impact on voters

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Published November 1, 2016

Hashtags of the 2016 presidential election

The 2016 presidential race gives birth to numerous hashtags, many of which capture the public’s reaction to each controversy on social media

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Published November 1, 2016

Vote no on Prop. D

Cupertino isn’t ready for the development entailed by Prop. D just yet

By Krishna Sunder

Published November 1, 2016

Tracking Senior Laura Cao's journey to Varsity captain

Cao always has to create a balance between school and her passion for tennis

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Published October 31, 2016

An argument for Trump

While Donald Trump may not be the most desirable candidate, he is the better option

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Published October 31, 2016

The impact of gender, race and religion on the 2016 election

How gender and race influences political views in the upcoming presidential election

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Published October 31, 2016

Comparing Props 62 and 66

How the ballot deals with two opposing Props regarding the death penalty

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Published October 31, 2016

California leads the movement in support of banning single-use paper and plastic bags

How Prop 67 could affect the economy

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Published October 31, 2016

Prop. 62: Death to the death penalty

Prop 62 gives Californians the chance to kill the death penalty once and for all

Brighton Balfrey

Published October 30, 2016

Prop 61: The cost of medication

In light of prop 61, students discuss the significance of medication in their lives

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Published October 28, 2016

Girls volleyball: Senior Ellie Cary’s journey in volleyball

After one pickup game at a beach in Mexico, senior Ellie Cary fell in love with volleyball

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Published October 27, 2016

Boys water polo: 14-goal sensation

Spencer Springsteel shares his passion for water polo by reflecting on past season

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Published October 21, 2016

Through the lens

MVHS students give their insights into how and why they maintain their feed

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Published October 2, 2016

Starting from zero: Why sophomore Vivian Chen left her parents for America

Three months in America from a Taiwanese perspective

Elizabeth Han and Chelsea Wong

Published September 30, 2016

RETURNING TO THEIR ROOTS

A family describes their experiences in Taiwan and America

By Trisha Kholiya and Sepand Rouz

Published September 24, 2016

Silicon Valley comes together at the Fall Festival

Community gathers for day of fun

Karen Sanchez and Himani Yalamaddi

Published September 8, 2016

Bay Area athletes take on the Paralympics

Story by Akshara Majjiga

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Published September 8, 2016

How injuries impact the athlete

Athletes explain how long-term injuries affect long-term performance

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan and Anthony Moll

Published September 8, 2016

MVHS students reflect on Russian Paralympics Doping Scandal

Analyzing doping in athletics

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Published September 8, 2016

Stats

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Published February 3, 2016

Let’s talk about sex education

Exploring the evolution of sex ed and ourselves

By Alina Abidi and Mingjie Zhong

Published January 16, 2016

The story of a friendship

Students describe the history of their relationship that finally led to their friendship. From right to left, sophomores

BY TRISHA KHOLIYA

Published December 12, 2015

Wrestling Pound for Pound

Lightweight wrestlers deserve the spotlight too

BY SHARON TUNG

Published December 12, 2015

Sporting lessons

Teachers relax and develop camaraderie playing recreational sports

By Akshara Majjiga and Dylan Tsai

Published December 10, 2015

Dear Santa

Oakland post office organizes annual “Letters to Santa" program

BY ALINA ABIDI

Published October 21, 2015

Football: Matadors come up short against Mountain View HS in homecoming game

Despite a late comeback, the Matadors fall short of a victory 16-7

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Published September 24, 2015

“We compromise [all] factors for education."

Former East Palo Alto resident seeks educational opportunities in Cupertino

Mingjie Zhong

Published September 24, 2015

“People call me ‘the girl who is not talking.’”

New residents from Kazakhstan adjust to new cultures, new expenses

Mingjie Zhong

Published September 22, 2015

“All my friends have left. I’m the only one who stayed."

Former librarian revisits memories of Jollyman Elementary School, the first computers ever used in Cupertino schools

Kristin Chang

Published September 22, 2015

“It’s Asian culture to assimilate."

Longtime homeowners wary of renters, changing demographics

Kristin Chang

Published September 22, 2015

You can’t go home again.

Recent MVHS graduate sacrifices independence for affordability

Published September 22, 2015

"I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find a place to live.”

Parent, substitute teacher reflects on the struggles of being a renter

Kristin Chang

Published September 22, 2015

“This is not the whole world."

New resident concerned by lack of diversity, bubble of privilege

Kristin Chang

Published September 21, 2015

Cupertino Specialty Foods

Middle Eastern convenience store provides cultural exchange, nostalgia for customers

Kristin Chang

Published September 21, 2015

Paul and Eddie’s Pool and Darts

Manager Amy Shott observes as tech boom transforms bar culture, for better or for worse | By Kristin Chang

Published September 21, 2015

The Ski Renter

Family ski rental business thrives despite rising rent, dwindling business

Kristin Chang

Published September 16, 2015

Celebrating Cupertino’s 60th anniversary

Community festival reflects diversity of city

2015 fall festival marks milestone in Cupertino’s transitioning timeline

Vanessa Qin