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

UC ups their price tag; students, start the college hunt

UC ups their price tag; students, start the college hunt

Stephanie Chang August 26, 2011
After the eight percent UC tuition increase last November comes another tuition hike headed our way
Princess Innogen (Emily Jordan) reads a very unpleasant letter. As usual in Shakespeare’s plays, a lack of communication and a surplus of misunderstandings play a key role in “Cymbeline.” Photo by Amrutha Dorai.

A formula for the perfect midsummer night

Amrutha Dorai August 25, 2011
Shakespeare in the Park’s “Cymbeline” works like a charm
Impacts of construction forthcoming

Impacts of construction forthcoming

Karishma Mehrotra August 25, 2011
As construction continues, students may be affected
VIDEO UPDATE: Alumni complete Alcatraz swim in memory of Freeman

VIDEO UPDATE: Alumni complete Alcatraz swim in memory of Freeman

Kevin Tsukii July 25, 2011
Three recent graduates raise money for Ron Freeman Aquatics Scholarship
English teachers Javier and Vanni transferred involuntarily

English teachers Javier and Vanni transferred involuntarily

Akshay Agrawal June 16, 2011
Students protest transfers to Fremont High School and Homestead High School
Chiang leaves MVHS for Castilleja School

Chiang leaves MVHS for Castilleja School

Yaamini Venkataraman June 13, 2011
Students, teachers say goodbye to Chiang
How twenty seconds can be considered slow

How twenty seconds can be considered slow

Vinay Raghuram June 9, 2011

Sophomore Stefan Pedrazza takes solving Rubik’s cube to new heights “First you want to go for a cross on a side,” sophomore Stefan Pedrazza says, as he deftly twists his hands. “Like this.”...

Badminton CCS: Matadors finish strong with four teams placing

Badminton CCS: Matadors finish strong with four teams placing

Patrick Xie June 1, 2011

Stephanie Lam wins first place for girls singles, while senior Gary Wang places second for boys singles Every year since its construction, MVHS has hosted the CCS (Central Coast Section) badminton...

System of a Down performs at Shoreline Amphitheater

System of a Down performs at Shoreline Amphitheater

Eric Wong May 28, 2011

Reunion tour for hardcore fans, not for the average music lover Two years ago, American nu-metal band System of a Down announced that they would be on an indefinite hiatus. Now they are back for a...

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