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

Kaiser Permanente workers and members of SEIU-UHW hit strike lines  to protest an understaffing crisis, which was causing low wages and unsafe conditions for patients. Photo courtesy of SEIU-UHW | Used with permission

Strike out

Alyssa Yang, News Editor November 3, 2023
Historic Kaiser Permanente strike reflects national healthcare understaffing crisis
Reviewing California laws passed for 2023

Reviewing California laws passed for 2023

Lillian Wang and Angela Zhang January 19, 2023
Hundreds of new statewide measures took effect on Jan. 1
Were here, were queer, get used to it, was a common slogan used in the 90s during pride rallies.

One step forward, two steps back

Melody Cui and Mikaylah Du May 9, 2022
Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.
Reproductive rights under threat

Reproductive rights under threat

Oishee Misra October 27, 2020
Examining the declining access and restrictions to reproductive healthcare and instances of misogyny at MVHS
Healthcare

Healthcare

Krish Dev, Opinion Editor October 27, 2020
Healthcare issues at stake in the 2020 election
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The symbol of a face mask in America versus Asia

Rachel Jiang April 14, 2020
Examining the reasons why Americans aren’t encouraged to wear masks as opposed to Asian countries
Face masks are among the PPE items in need.

COVID-19 creates resource shortages for healthcare workers and community members

Andie Liu and Anjali Singh April 6, 2020
Stanford and West Valley Community Services provide for those in need of assistance
Lessons From Around the World

Lessons From Around the World

Exploring the differences in policies and systems between the U.S. and foreign countries
A Heroes Run Volunteer helps a girl cross a section from the obstacle course. This was one of the attractions at the Heroes Run this year.

Annual Heroes Run aims to improve healthcare for children

Tanish Mendki November 24, 2019
Exploring the community event directed toward making child healthcare more affordable

Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

Ambika Dubey November 11, 2013
Inspired by comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s ’experiment,’ we asked students about their views on healthcare policy.
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