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

Exploring the aspirations and passions of six inspiring women and girls from MVHS

Women shaping the future

Avni Gandhi, Aashna Patel, and Jiya Singh April 20, 2023
Exploring the aspirations and passions of six inspiring women and girls from MVHS
The iconic pinkish-purple dress I wore for my Ms. Hannigan costume in Annie

Drama Queen

Jiya Singh April 19, 2023
Embracing and pursuing my “theater kid” nickname
Jennette McCurdy poses in front of a backdrop of her recent memoir, ready to reveal the industrys dark secrets and her true saddening story

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” reveals the harsh reality of childhood stardom

Jiya Singh August 23, 2022

TW: This article contains mentions of eating disorders, alcoholism, sexual assault, abuse and death Chapter 91: “Why do we romanticize the dead? Why can’t we be honest about them? Especially moms,...

Acting over Zoom

Acting over Zoom

Annie Zhang February 2, 2021
How the cast of 'The Misanthrope' grew into their characters and adapted to virtual theater
Before the showing, actors readied themselves in the changing room and applied makeup.

Backstage of the fall play “The Marriage”

Sarah Young November 24, 2019
Drama students share what the Drama Department does to prepare for “The Marriage”
Strike a pose

Strike a pose

Sara Yang September 21, 2011
Freshman Miki Rai shares insight on modeling career
Life behind the scenes

Life behind the scenes

Sara Yang September 21, 2011
A career in the entertainment industry proves to be an invaluable experience for freshman Miki Rai
Watching Watchmen

Watching Watchmen

Selene Rubino March 13, 2009

 Men in blue, girls in tight latex, and a villain. It's comic book movie season. The title screen of "Watchmen" flashed the same shade of Walmart yellow as the cover of the comic book it was based...

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