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El Estoque

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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Members of El Estoque and El Valedor pose in front of Columbia University's Low Library. Photo courtesy of Rod Satterthwaite | Used with permission
El Estoque wins top national journalism accolade
Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque with highest honor
April 1, 2025
A Coast Guard representative listens to a student’s question. 

Photo | Amberly Sun
MVHS hosts Career, Vocational and College Fair
March 25, 2025
The annual fair educated students about job and internship opportunities
The Trump Administration announced its control of the White House press pool on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Illustration | Zaid Naqvi
The future of press freedom
March 24, 2025
The White House tightens control over media access, raising concerns about press freedom, government censorship and the future of transparent journalism
Recreation leader Robert Kaufman and junior Courtney Masli observe the fair. Photo | Erin Liu
IDC and the City of Cupertino hold annual Teen Wellness Fair
March 23, 2025
The fair aims to provide opportunities and mental health resources for teens
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 4
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 4
What love means to MVHS staff
March 10, 2025
Tiny Love Stories
Tiny Love Stories
March 9, 2025
What love means to the MVHS community
Juju Ling poses for a photo. Photo | Ethan Eisler
How sophomore Juju Ling found more ways to be expressive
March 9, 2025
Sophomore Juju Ling describes her queer identity and how it intersects with other parts of her identity
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 3
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 3
March 9, 2025
What relationships mean to the MVHS community
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0
As an ex-tennis player
I’m learning to accept the loss of my childhood passion
April 1, 2025
A portion of the bulletin board I keep on my wall in my room with all of my sentimental memories.
The not-so-little things
March 28, 2025
I’ve started to value the smaller moments in life
Empathy and emotional intelligence play a vital role in productive conversations and healthy relationships. Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar
Emotional maturity strengthens our community
March 24, 2025
We need to learn to effectively communicate about our emotional differences
Art museums are slowly losing visibility with the rise of the digital era. Illustration | Grace Lin
The digital shift reshaping art exhibitions will affect art consumption
March 10, 2025
As the world embraces digital platforms, museums and art showcases are forced to evolve
Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Petunia Pig express their concern for the future of the Earth while trying to stop a meteor from hitting it. Warner Bros. | Used with permission
“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” does nothing to blow the minds of audience members
The Looney Tunes movie has a haphazard plot built off of the desperation to be comedic
March 25, 2025
Jennie opens a theater curtain that looks onto a stage with herself standing on top, depicting the start of a new chapter of her music career. Photo courtesy of Odd Atelier | Used with permission
Jennie’s debut album is a “Ruby” in the rough
March 24, 2025
Ruby gives listeners a look into every part of Jennie’s discography
Lady Gaga describes “MAYHEM” as her facing her fear of with returning to pop music. Photo Courtesy of Interscope Records | Used with permission
‘MAYHEM’ is a masterful and fun dance-pop record
March 24, 2025
Besides being chaotic, ‘MAYHEM’ keeps listeners on their toes with its astonishing delivery
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea in San Jose, California, one of its many stores across the bay area. Photo by | Benjamin Zhang
Dessert Detectives: Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
March 14, 2025
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Sophomore and libero Nikolas So passes a ball.
Varsity Boys Volleyball falls 3-0 to The Harker School
Matadors put up a strong fight but are unable to prevail
April 2, 2025
Junior Maxim Gutnik jumps into the air, ready to hit the birdie. Photo | Elizabeth Yang
Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High 19-16
April 1, 2025
The Matadors’s efforts are ultimately overcome by the Pioneers despite strong games
Softball loses to Fremont High School 17-3 in its first league game of the season
Softball loses to Fremont High School 17-3 in its first league game of the season
March 31, 2025
Head Softball Coach Ceazar Agront calls loss a “great learning experience” for the new team
Sophomore and libero Nikolas So passes the ball. Photo | Ethan Yang
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-1
March 30, 2025
The Matadors overcome illness to achieve victory in their fourth league match
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Volume 55, Issue 5, March 8, 2025
Volume 55, Issue 5, March 8, 2025
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