The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Dream destinations

Dream destinations

MVHS students recommend California travel destinations for your next trip
Sarah Liu
January 25, 2024
Graphic by Jami Lim.

Decorate our lives

Students and staff share different ways they decorate daily life
Written media depicts love in a variety of ways, with songs and books spanning from true love to toxic relationships.

Struck by Cupid’s arrow

It’s time to question the toxicity of how love is depicted in written media
Aashi Venkat
January 24, 2024
2023 Year in-review

2023 Year in-review

El Estoque's Art & Entertainment section reviews popular media from 2023
Ananya Chaudhary and Stella Petzova
January 24, 2024
Senior Nithya Appannagaari poses with her gold stud piercing. 

Photo by Nithya Appannagaari | Used with permission.

Power to the piercing

MVHS students’ piercings influence their identities
Samika Bhatkar and Sarah Liu
January 24, 2024
Idols are debuting in the K-pop industry at as young as 13 years old, causing controversy among fans and critics alike. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

Minor concerns

Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community
Jillian Ju and Ellie Wang
January 23, 2024
The “Orquídeas” album cover portrays Grammy-winning musician Kali Uchis submerged in water, covered in orchid petals and surrounded by vibrant cool tones.

‘Orquídeas’ embodies the elegance of the orchid

Kali Uchis’s fourth studio album, while predictable, delivers emotional depth
Ananya Chaudhary
January 20, 2024
Senior Zayd Musa’s collection of over 30 lip balms. Photo by Zayd Musa. Used with permission.

Collection obsessions

The various collections of MVHS students
Leah Desai and Eshika Tiwari
January 19, 2024
The american dream album cover features a baby picture of 21 Savage overlayed with personal information. Album cover owned by Slaughter Gang Entertainment

‘american dream’ serves as a compelling third solo project

Trap artist 21 Savage enlightens fans on his personal battles excitingly
Samika Bhatkar
January 19, 2024
Mean Girls attempts to resemble its predecessor stylistically while reflecting modern trends.

“Mean Girls” arrives too early for its time

The unnecessary remake is unsalvageable by its musical theater charm
Jami Lim
January 18, 2024
The facade of Tong Suis Sunnyvale location.

Dessert Detectives: Tong Sui

Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Isabelle Kok and Jillian Ju
January 18, 2024
History teacher Robbie Hoffman points to the various posters on his classroom wall.

Sprawled on the walls

MVHS teachers decorate their classrooms with various memorabilia
Riya Murthy and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
January 17, 2024
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