El Estoque

Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • April 1, 2024

EE: Hi everyone, my name is Ethan Eisler, JL: And I’m Joyce Li. EE: Welcome to Episode 18 of Time Out! Each episode, we dive into the sports scene here at Monta Vista and explore the journeys...

Rediscovering chess

Krish Dev, Opinion Editor • February 8, 2021

My first experience with chess was in first grade, when I went to a chess club after school for the first time. My mom signed me up as she thought it would be fun, and she was absolutely right....

A game well played: how Chess Club officers began playing chess

Claire Wen • September 27, 2019

Chess Club’s officers share their experiences with chess

(Mis)adventures at the Cupertino Library: Exploring the community

Harini Shyamsundar • September 3, 2014

El Estoque investigates the diversity of life outside the Teen Room.

Escaping with the knight

Yaamini Venkataraman • November 21, 2009

Senior Vivian Nguyen breaks the gender barrier by becoming the first female member of the chess team When most people mention chess, nerdy boys in wide-framed glasses, plaid shirts and pants worn too...