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Muslim Student Association calls for peace and unity through vigil

Muslim Student Association calls for peace and unity through vigil

Ava Li, Web Features Editor Jan 16, 2024

Cupping tealight candles in the palms of their hands, MVHS students, parents, and staff listened to the speakers honoring the Israeli and Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war at a vigil organized...

Festival of Lights: MVHS students celebrate Diwali on campus

Festival of Lights: MVHS students celebrate Diwali on campus

Alexander Xu, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2023

As Bollywood music played in the background, students crowded around the classroom tables. Some were doing mehndi on each other’s hands. Others were painting diyas, and decorating them in bright...

Behind the curtain: MVHS Theaters “Delay” production

Behind the curtain: MVHS Theater’s “Delay” production

Carter Nishi, Photo Editor Nov 17, 2023

  The MVHS Theater performed the original immersive play, “Delay” on November 2-4. “Delay” comedically tells the story of the end of the world at Dublin International Airport. The...

Editors picks: Photo highlights of Issue 2

Editor’s picks: Photo highlights of Issue 2

Carter Nishi, Photo Editor Nov 6, 2023

The Oracle’s best photos from the second issue, selected by our photo editor.

Theater department set to debut original production Delay

Theater department set to debut original production “Delay”

David Henri, Web Sports Editor Nov 2, 2023

Set in an airport and telling the story before and in the aftermath of an event which delays a plane flight, the MVHS Theater Department’s premiere of “Delay” by Sam Shannon is set to show Nov. 2...

A symphony of dedication: Caitlin Pauly and Isaac Chus co-conductor journey

A symphony of dedication: Caitlin Pauly and Isaac Chu’s co-conductor journey

Lara Leon, Staff Writer Oct 21, 2023

The stadium lights shine down on junior Caitlin Pauly and senior Isaac Chu as they step up onto their raised platforms in front of the band and the crowd-filled stands. Hundreds of eyes turn to watch the...

Photo story: Homecoming spirit week

Photo story: Homecoming spirit week

Ava Li and Marissa Chao Oct 16, 2023

Students celebrated the Homecoming spirit days by dressing in all white, mismatched colors, denim or flannel, and various "Barbie" themed outfits including "I'm just Ken" featuring beach gear, and...

Photo story: MVHS celebrates Homecoming with vibrant parade, picnic, and dance

Photo story: MVHS celebrates Homecoming with vibrant parade, picnic, and dance

Ava Li and Carter Nishi Oct 10, 2023

On Friday afternoon, the homecoming court paraded down Truman Ave. on vintage convertibles along with floats built by each class. Fall sports teams and cheer walked in the parade, and Dance Spectrum,...

Photo story: Rally opens Homecoming week

Photo story: Rally opens Homecoming week

Ava Li and Carter Nishi Oct 8, 2023

The school kicked off its Homecoming week with a rally on Monday, which took place in the gym.  Students, who dressed in all white for ASB’s “Ice Out” theme, sat in the stands to enjoy a...

HoCo Rally 2023

Spartans show their homecoming spirit in 2023's homecoming rally!   Music: https://youtu.be/h3TVZA_rYQc?feature=shared

Ciara Ross

Striving for perfection: Students open up about body image struggles and disordered eating habits

This article was originally published in a print edition in September 2023. Senior Kendall Lorton said that her struggles with body image began in the dance studio. From ages eight to 14, Lorton spent...

Spirit, art, and sports: Photo highlights of Issue 1

Spirit, art, and sports: Photo highlights of Issue 1

Carter Nishi, Photo Editor Sep 15, 2023

The Oracle's self-selected best pictures taken by our photographers this issue.

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