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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

Sophomore Yotaro Sato pitches the ball during the second inning of the game against Saratoga High School on March 24, which they lost 13-1.

Spring season sports recap

Showcasing games and practices from MVHS’s spring season sports teams
Photography has been an outlet for my emotions and it provides me with an important escape. But it’s more than that; each photo I take serves as a capture of my personality at the time, a published copy of my state of mind.

A manuscript for moments

Aditya Shukla, Staff Writer April 26, 2022
How photography helped me embrace my flaws
Not having those photos horrified me, and even knowing I could remember some of things, I couldnt help but feel as if all of my memories had become blurred. Graphic by April Wang

Enjoy the moment, not the photo

April Wang, Copy Editor April 23, 2022

When El Estoque took a trip to the JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention in Los Angeles this year, I was ecstatic. Four days with little adult supervision, what a freaking miracle! Down with vegetables!...

Visual + Featured

Quarantined Cupertino

Rachel Jiang March 21, 2020
Photos of the city during its “shelter in place” policy
A staff member at the Museum of Ice Cream takes photos of visitors in the sprinkle pit.

Selfie factories

Ayah Ali-Ahmad February 2, 2020
Examining the rise of interactive art museums over traditional art museums
@mvathletics: Athletic director uses Instagram to provide information and promote teams

@mvathletics: Athletic director uses Instagram to provide information and promote teams

Sophia Chen, Staff Writer October 23, 2019
Exploring athletic director and MVHS student perspectives on the @mvathletics Instagram page
The bigger picture: Taking too many photos prevents us from fully enjoying life

The bigger picture: Taking too many photos prevents us from fully enjoying life

Roshan Fernandez April 10, 2019

annot take photo. There is not enough available storage. You can manage your storage in Settings. Many of us have seen this or a similar message pop-up on our phones. Even for those of us who still have...

Photo gallery: Boys water polo defeats Wilcox HS

Photo gallery: Boys water polo defeats Wilcox HS

Roshan Fernandez September 28, 2016
The Matadors’ 15-9 victory over the Wilcox HS Chargers in photos
Top 5 most Instagram-worthy food spots in Cupertino

Top 5 most ‘Instagram-worthy’ food spots in Cupertino

Vanessa Qin January 23, 2015
Your local guide to a beautiful feed
Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, passed away on Oct. 5. Photo courtesy of segagman at flickr.

Community honors life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs

Karishma Mehrotra October 5, 2011
Memorial on Apple Headquarters commemorates with flowers, candles following death
Behind the lens

Behind the lens

Yimeng Han August 26, 2011
Photography enthusiast Ben Yang shares the experiences he had with his camera
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome Back Rally

PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome Back Rally

Neha Simon September 3, 2010

El Estoque captures the excitement of the Welcome Back Rally on Sept. 3 with photos    

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