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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Rapper Ye has recently come under fire for a series of controversial tweets and statements.

To Ye or not to Ye

Sameer Maheshwari, Gauri Manoj, and Darpan Singh December 16, 2022
Examining Ye’s anti-semitism and what it means to be a fan
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy premiered on Netflix on Feb. 16, 2022. Photo | Netflix

“jeen-yuhs” is a riveting time capsule of Ye’s life

Gauri Manoj March 17, 2022
The three-part documentary details the mind of the misunderstood rapper
The album cover for Kanye Wests Donda consists of a simple black square. Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings

Manic artistry is celebrated in ‘Donda’

Aditya Shukla August 31, 2021
Kanye West’s newest record hits vulnerable highs but fails to find cohesion and purpose
Swifts fame is often attributed to men, diminishing her value as a female artist.

Who made Taylor Swift famous?

Gauri Manoj and Mira Wagner March 13, 2021
How recent sexist comments about Taylor Swift demonstrate society’s normalization of misogyny
Kanye West’s album “Jesus is King” is 27 minutes in heaven

Kanye West’s album “Jesus is King” is 27 minutes in heaven

Anish Vasudevan November 4, 2019
West’s newest gospel-inspired project shows a transformation of his work
Beyoncé performing her 15 minute mini concert for her album Lemonade at the 2016 VMAs. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The 2016 VMAs Recap

Jessica Xing August 31, 2016
Celebrities gathered Sunday night on the red carpet for the 33rd VMAs.
MUSIC: Sept. 18 album shootout

MUSIC: Sept. 18 album shootout

Yimeng Han September 18, 2012
We review one track each from five albums
Battling beyond the prize

Battling beyond the prize

Sara Yang November 25, 2009

14 musical acts contested for a spot in this year's Battle of the Bands, hosted by Youth Commission     For many, the incentive to audition for this year's Battle of the Bands extended...

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