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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Hydrophobic dog

Hydrophobic dog

Aafreen Mahmood January 30, 2010

Milo faces his greatest fear of water during these rainy days We've all hated the recent downpour of endless rain. But the rainy season is not  the worst season for us alone, but also for Milo....

Why so phallic?

Why so phallic?

Aafreen Mahmood January 29, 2010

No, really. Why? In my years of high school, I've seen my share of male genitalia in all shapes and sizes. In lockers, textbooks, notebooks, (reportedly) in boys' bathrooms, scratched onto desks, homework,...

Time slot bickering

Time slot bickering

Aafreen Mahmood January 28, 2010

Obama steped out of the way for "Lost"   It was a battle between "Lost's" final season premiere and Obama's State of Union Speech over the same time slot on Feb 2. Both wrap up what has been...

Red Pepper Cheesecake

Red Pepper Cheesecake

Aafreen Mahmood January 20, 2010

Blow off those New Year's Resolutions with some cheesecake Now before anyone writes us off for the odd sounding dish we planned this week, it is indeed a real recipe from the food network website. Anyways......

Its chow time

It’s chow time

Aafreen Mahmood January 15, 2010

How the dog remains healthy and happy during the holidays, unlike us There are two words that Milo knows by heart: peanut butter and cookie. Any time he hears either word he'll immediately perk up...

Underneath Prop 8

Underneath Prop 8

Aafreen Mahmood January 14, 2010

The trial to overturn Proposition 8 isn't just about defining marriage   Remember Proposition 8 from last year? The one that amended the California Constitution to define marriage as a union "one...

Trust or distrust

Trust or distrust

Aafreen Mahmood December 16, 2009

A little bit of trust can remove some suspicions and help build a lasting relationship   One day, I was over at a friend's house, and she has a dog that I felt naturally inclined...

Love thyself!

Love thyself!

Aafreen Mahmood December 9, 2009

Finals around the corner, Christmas around the bend. As the stress comes crashing down, forget the mistletoe and make some time for yourself Lately, I haven't had time to pay attention to Martians and...

A happy ending

A happy ending

Aafreen Mahmood December 3, 2009

Gate-crashers to Obama's state dinner marks another publicity stunt Another publicity stunt! This time, two people went over reporters and through the Secret Service to shake Obama's hand. The Salahis,...

Odd sheep out

Odd sheep out

Aafreen Mahmood December 2, 2009

Milo may be different, but that's what makes him who he is There are some things that I don't get about Milo. He likes reduced-fat dog food more than regular dog food and would rather bathe in the sun...

The Blame Game

The Blame Game

Aafreen Mahmood November 26, 2009

It's not me at all, actually. It's you. Sorry.  Martians traditionally have a complex: they like a chase, but not always the catch. But more often than not, the catch is what they end up with....

Vegetable Samosa

Vegetable Samosa

Aafreen Mahmood November 19, 2009

This week we get sassy with samosas   JCC - Samosas from Minh Bui on Vimeo. Every two weeks, culinary noobs Julian (Laguisma) and Child (Minh Bui) get together to create  some...

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