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Letter to the MVLAUSD administration

Letter to the MVLAUSD administration

Editorial Board Jun 3, 2024

This article was originally published in an Oracle print issue in May of 2024. Dear administration of the MVLAUSD, With the recent appointment of the new MVLA Union School District superintendent,...

Photo story: Behind the scenes of Dance Spectrums spring showcase

Photo story: Behind the scenes of Dance Spectrum’s spring showcase

Ava Li, Web Features Editor May 19, 2024

MVHS's Dance Spectrum performed their student-choreographed pieces to sold-out audiences on three nights, from May 2-4. The theme this year was "Digital Get Down," featuring songs like "I'm Just Ken"...

Photo story: Ambassadors host music festival themed Spartans PAUSE

Photo story: Ambassadors host music festival themed Spartans PAUSE

Cameron Fung and Max Teleki Apr 30, 2024

MVHS Ambassadors' wellness committee put on a music festival themed Spartans PAUSE Friday, Apr. 26. The event featured performances by MVHS’s own rapper, senior Lil Tommazi, and DJ, junior Jaz Livnat....

Photo story: MVHS hosts annual art show

Photo story: MVHS hosts annual art show

David Henri, Web Sports Editor Apr 26, 2024

The MVHS Student Art Show was on display from Apr. 15 through Apr. 25. Spartans visited the library to view pieces created by MVHS art class students using mixed forms of media including paint, pencils,...

Photo story: MVHS musical performed to sellout crowds

Photo story: MVHS musical performed to sellout crowds

Carter Nishi, Photo Editor & Business Manager Mar 20, 2024

The MVHS Theater Department, alongside dance, band and choir performed “High School Musical'' from March 14 to 16, with sellout crowds in the final two performances. The musical featured senior...

Photo story: ASBs Battle of the Classes

Photo story: ASB’s Battle of the Classes

Carter Nishi, Ava Li, and David Henri Mar 5, 2024

MVHS's ASB hosted a Disney-themed Battle of the Classes last week with spirit days and lunchtime activities. The week culminated in a night rally on Friday which featured games and a trophy presentation...

MVLA Speech and Debate Community Closet aims to reduce inequities

MVLA Speech and Debate Community Closet aims to reduce inequities

Matthew Huang, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2024

First launched at the end of 2023, the MVLA Speech and Debate Community Closet exists to provide Mountain View and Los Altos teens with professional clothing for all occasions. LAHS senior Audrey...

Photo by Carter Nishi.

Embracing the AI future: MVHS implements ChatGPT into the classroom

Ciara Ross, Print A&C Editor Sep 12, 2023

ChatGPT has been unblocked from the school’s Wi-Fi, despite students not having access to the AI website during the 2022-2023 school year over concerns that the website was being used by students to...

Photo story: Back to school rally kicks off school year

Photo story: Back to school rally kicks off school year

Marissa Chao, Hanna Olson, and Ava Li Aug 31, 2023

Students decked out in their class colors of blue, yellow, green, and purple filled the newly painted and polished gym for the Back to School Rally on Aug. 28. The rally featured a cheer routine, a...

Photo by Carter Nishi

Photo story: Students enjoy a “pop” themed Spartans PAUSE

Carter Nishi and Ava Li Aug 26, 2023

MVHS's Ambassadors hosted the first Spartans PAUSE of the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 25. Students gathered in the science quad to enjoy a "pop" themed lunch with pop music, popcorn, bubbles to pop,...

Photo Story: Mountain View staff, teachers, and Ambassadors welcome parents for Back to School Night

Photo Story: Mountain View staff, teachers, and Ambassadors welcome parents for “Back to School Night”

Charlie Schwartz, Web News Editor Aug 24, 2023

Parents simulated a day in the life of their children by going from class to class, making sure not to be tardy. Teachers were able to have shortened periods of time presenting core aspects of their...

Making a splash: Students dive into Battle of the Classes

Stephen Messner and Olivia Bocchieri May 5, 2023

Liam Barrett, Mira Brown, Tyler Norris, and others share their feelings and excitement about MVHS 2023 Battle of the Classes.

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