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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

Photo illustration by Roshan Fernandez.

The mental game

Roshan Fernandez and Rajas Habbu November 21, 2018

or senior Akshay Gopalkrishnan, basketball has always been about his physical status. His coaches stress the importance of staying in shape, avoiding injuries and being able to perform at his fullest potential...

Football: Team misses out on CCS after 61-13 loss to Mountain View HS

Football: Team misses out on CCS after 61-13 loss to Mountain View HS

Roshan Fernandez November 8, 2018

Additional reporting by Brandon Ng and Gauri Kaushik. hree second-half carries. Three second-half touchdowns. That’s all MVHS senior Jacob Cortinas needed to secure a victory for his team. Unfortunately...

Senior Karthik Guruvayurappan (far left) introduces Sports Analytics Club at their first meeting on Nov. 1.  Photo by Roshan Fernandez.

Analyzing the newest club on campus: Sports Analytics

Roshan Fernandez, Anish Vasudevan, and Ankit Gupta November 7, 2018

ports and math — the two topics that seniors Karthik Guruvayurappan and Vishnu Palaniappan combined when forming Sports Analytics Club. This new club is a way for students to analyze and discuss statistics...

Students hand decorated skulls made out of marshmallows as a part of the Día de los Muertos celebration. Photo by Brandon Ng.

Día de los Muertos celebration held by Spanish Honors Society

Roshan Fernandez and Brandon Ng November 7, 2018

ct. 31 has an intriguingly spooky feel ––  the ghosts, the skeletons, the scaring, the never ending haunting and the fear of Halloween. Yet just 24 hours later, the day is revitalized into a positive...

Girls Volleyball: Senior night performance falls short as Matadors lose 3-1

Girls Volleyball: Senior night performance falls short as Matadors lose 3-1

Roshan Fernandez and Brandon Ng October 26, 2018

ears. That’s how the night began for the Matadors, as numerous players grew emotional during the senior night ceremony. Teammates spoke about the impact seniors had on their life both on and off the...

Photo Illustration by Roshan Fernandez, Tyler Cho and Sarah Young.

Dream Theory

Roshan Fernandez and Sarah Young October 24, 2018

hen she found herself wondering whether her relationship was healthy, whether there would be a future, she turned to an unlikely source for guidance: her dreams. “I asked [myself] when I was asleep,...

Homecoming game liveblog: Football vs Los Altos HS

Homecoming game liveblog: Football vs Los Altos HS

Roshan Fernandez October 12, 2018

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Spanish Honors Society: Previewing the upcoming year

Spanish Honors Society: Previewing the upcoming year

Brandon Ng and Roshan Fernandez September 28, 2018

The Spanish Honors Society is a language club for Spanish speaking students. Led by club President and senior Reema Apte, SHS is currently preparing for the major events of this year. Among them is MVHS's...

Heart react: Romantic relationships on social media

Heart react: Romantic relationships on social media

Roshan Fernandez September 27, 2018
How students choose to portray their romantic relationships on social media
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