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

Students in Lius Chinese class taking a test during a Monday tutorial.

Double time

Teachers share their experiences working at two schools
Ananda Singh
March 11, 2024
Sophomore Tashvi Bansal gets feedback from YAB Communications Specialist Taarini Chopra during one of YABs biweekly meetings.

Creating community

Cupertino Youth Activity Board members share their experiences
Sophia D'Sa
March 9, 2024
Work hard, play hard

Work hard, play hard

The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
Graphic | Kathryn Foo

Gamifying education

MVHS teachers implement video games into their curricula to increase student engagement
Lindsey Tang and Kathryn Foo
March 9, 2024
Grading the gradebook

Grading the gradebook

MVHS students and teachers rethink traditional grading practices
Meggie Chen and Mihir Vishwarupe
March 8, 2024
The new Health and Ethnic Studies curriculum focuses on highlighting diverse narratives and stress management skills.

Mirror Classroom

MVHS students share their experiences with the Health & Ethnic Studies course
Dahlia Schilling and Sophia D'Sa
March 8, 2024
Graphic by Leah Desai

Puzzles Paradise

MVHS students reflect on playing digitized versions of puzzle games
Leah Desai and Arshiya Sen
March 8, 2024
Senior Vanshika Turkar ponders the implications of planning a senior trip to San Diego with her friends. Photo Illustration | Crystal Cheng

Planning core memories

MVHS seniors delve into the process of planning their senior trips
Crystal Cheng and Stephanie Zhang
March 7, 2024
Senior Catherine Chen plays mahjong with her family.

Gaming around the globe

Students and staff reflect on their experiences playing cultural board games
Lauren Chuu and Niveda Hari
March 7, 2024
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Ling-Jung Kao gets a F.A.C.E (facial acupuncture for charm and elegance) procedure. Photo by Ling-Jung Kao | Used with permission

Rooted in tradition

Traditional Chinese medicine in the modern world and how it has helped the community
Ellie Wang, staff writer
March 6, 2024
Senior William Zhang is a composer who has written two pieces for the MV Chamber Orchestra at concerts.

The will for music

Senior William Zhang discusses his passion for music composition
Giljoon Lee and Lillian Wang
March 6, 2024
A still from Before I Forget, a game about the experiences of dementia. | Illustration by Lauren Chuu

Gaming with a purpose

MVHS students play games that spread social awareness and comment on social issues
Lauren Chuu and Alan Tai
March 6, 2024
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