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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

Truffle Shuffle cofounders Jason McKinney (left) and Tyler Vorce (right) host an online cooking class. Used with permission

Cupertino Businesses in Quarantine

Cupertino businesses adapts to the unexpected circumstances created by the pandemic
The effect of COVID-19 on hobbies

The effect of COVID-19 on hobbies

Tanish Mendki and Michelle Chen October 29, 2020
Exploring the stories of student activities affected by the events of 2020
The impacts of social distancing

The impacts of social distancing

Exploring the ways social and cultural practices continue in spite of COVID-19
Junior Roya Ahmadi shares her home celebration of Persian New Year on Instagram.

COVID-19 changes religious and cultural rituals

Shivani Gupta and Robert Liu April 2, 2020
Shelter-in-place brings cultural and religious activities to a standstill
Senior Yoanna Lee practices Jesus Loves Me by Chris Tomlin on stage.

Spirit of Song

Aditi Dixit and Lance Tong February 11, 2020
Members of local Christian praise teams reflect on the value of praise and community
Senior Yoanna Lee practices on stage.

VERGE: Spirit of Song

Ayah Ali-Ahmad January 31, 2020
Behind the scenes of a worship band’s rehearsal
College crossroads: exploring four MVHS teachers’ unique college experiences

College crossroads: exploring four MVHS teachers’ unique college experiences

Brian Xu June 2, 2019

As students navigate through their four years at MVHS, thoughts of college and careers undoubtedly brew in their minds. But amid the bustle of projects and exams, there is one group of people that is often...

Religion and tradition: Take me to church

Religion and tradition: Take me to church

Itay Barylka October 22, 2015

The flip of pages in a prayer book. Voices singing joyously in unison. The sound of wine being poured into a glass. The fervent call to action from a religious leader. The sound,or lack thereof, of people...

Easing reality

Easing reality

Yaamini Venkataraman April 12, 2010

Sophomore Jordan Thompson and freshman Audrey Wendschlag volunteer with WowJam every summer        Do we know how to live in the real world? Once we step out of the classroom,...

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