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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

Ashley Voigt posing with her future husband at their graduation from MVHS. Photo courtesy of Ashley Voigt | Used with permission

No place quite like home

Suhana Mahabal November 3, 2023

Although the first thought following the word “home” may be a physical house, in reality it encompasses a far wider range of places and people. To the Monta Vista community, home can be anything: family...

The impacts of social distancing

The impacts of social distancing

Exploring the ways social and cultural practices continue in spite of COVID-19
Immigration in the United States: A broken system

Immigration in the United States: A broken system

Lakshanyaa Ganesh and Oishee Misra October 26, 2019
Reflecting on our experiences with America’s legal immigration system
Dear Home: A love letter to a comforting presence

Dear Home: A love letter to a comforting presence

Lakshanyaa Ganesh December 17, 2018

’ve always had trouble defining you. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines you as “one’s place of residence,” but I’m not entirely sure if I trust the dictionary on that one. The old adage “home...

Liveblog: Boys baseball faces Santa Clara HS

Liveblog: Boys baseball faces Santa Clara HS

Michelle Wong April 6, 2017
MVHS baseball plays Santa Clara HS at home at 4:00 in a home league game.
The view from home: How growing up in rented or purchased homes affect the way we see the world

The view from home: How growing up in rented or purchased homes affect the way we see the world

Mingjie Zhong February 8, 2017
Students discuss impacts of living in bought and rented homes
MVHS Class of 2014 alumnus Melissa Wang (left), and her younger sister sophomore Kristina Wang (right). Photo by Mingjie Zhong.

Returning for Thanksgiving: College siblings visit home after extended absences

Mingjie Zhong December 5, 2014
Siblings discuss how they have adjusted to a life which lacks the constant presence of their lifelong friends.
VIDEO: Spirit Squad Senior Night held on Nov. 2

VIDEO: Spirit Squad Senior Night held on Nov. 2

Yashashree Pisolkar November 4, 2012
Cheer and Song seniors cheer for last home football game of the year
Badminton: Matadors beat Chargers for a 21-9 win

Badminton: Matadors beat Chargers for a 21-9 win

Alexandria Poh May 2, 2012
Consistent play leads to an expected victory
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