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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
A student competes in the third to fifth-grade Spelling Bee competition. Photo | Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
Sheriffs monitor students as they are released from school following administration’s all-clear. Photo | Kathryn Foo
Firefighter engineer Ruri Kobayakawa dons her turnout gear as she converses with a colleague. Photo | Liz Liu
Cupertino City Council candidates Kitty Moore and Ray Wang pose with Councilwoman Liang Chao and supporters at the end of a rally in August. Photo | Benjamin Zhang
NEWS
All light fixtures have been removed from the F-building and will be replaced with new LED fixtures. Photo | Samika Bhatkar
Administration begins renovations for the F-building
Site Manager Ed Batcheller shares the progress of the project
January 22, 2025
Alum Tyler Rose co-founded the AI startup Bindwell, which has been accepted into Y Combinator’s Winter 2025 cohort. Photo | Giljoon Lee
Company founded by MVHS alum Tyler Rose ’25 is accepted into Y Combinator
January 13, 2025

Bindwell — a company co-founded by MVHS alum Tyler Rose ‘25 and CalTech freshman Navvye Anand that...

Similar to Narcan, neffy comes in a nasal spray form for easy administration. Photo illustration | Sophia D’Sa. Photo by Governor Tom Wolf licensed under CC BY 2.0
FDA approves neffy, new nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions
December 11, 2024
Neffy provides a more accessible alternative to traditional EpiPens
Sheriffs monitor students as they are released from school following administration’s all-clear. Photo | Kathryn Foo
BREAKING: MVHS students released after shelter in place due to threatening email
December 9, 2024

MVHS students sheltered in place for the second time in a month after an anonymous threatening email...

FEATURES
Choir teacher Lofn Young speaks at last year's spring concert. Photo | Sophia D'Sa
The influences of music on the mind
How musical pursuits have affected MVHS students and staff
December 21, 2024
In block leader Bruce Parsons’ neighborhood, block parties provide a special opportunity for neighbors of different ethnicities and generations to interact, helping form a support network throughout the neighborhood. Photo | Sophia D’Sa
Block leaders bring Cupertino neighborhoods together
December 11, 2024
Cupertino residents speak on their neighborhoods’ varying levels of community
Sarah Shelke attends the award ceremony for the International Children's Peace Prize as a nominee. Photo courtesy of Sarah Shelke | Used with permission
MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist
December 9, 2024

LD: Hi, I’m Leah Desai. SN: And I’m Sania Nadkarni. LD: Today we are joined by junior Sarah...

For MVHS musicians, holiday music brings cherished memories, festive traditions, and a sense of connection both on and off stage.
Unpacking holiday music traditions
December 8, 2024

 Relaxing by the fire after opening Christmas presents with his family, MVHS Music Director John...

OPINION
Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li
Our own frequency
The toxic cultural fixation on vocal fry and uptalk disproportionately target women
December 13, 2024
The second 2024 presidential debate sparked discussion on social media about President-elect Donald Trump’s statement about Haitian immigrants. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior
December 9, 2024

“They’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats.” After the second 2024 presidential debate,...

Illustration | Amberly Sun
Decision of a lifetime
December 8, 2024

With a wave of Early Decision and Early Action university acceptances approaching, students face the...

Illustration | Erin Liu
Bridging the gap in the understanding of AVID
December 8, 2024

Stepping into her AVID classroom for the first time during her freshman year, junior Victoria Sy was...

ENTERTAINMENT
Tóth hugs his wife, Erzebet, as they observe a schematic design for a building. Photo by A24 | Used with permission
‘The Brutalist’ is a raw take on the American dream
The award-winning period drama delivers a solid screenplay and performances
January 19, 2025
Giljoon Lee and Kate Yang discuss the negative impact of AI on this year's Spotify Wrapped. Graphic | Kate Yang
Wrapping music with AI
December 22, 2024

  GL: Hi! It's Giljoon,  KY: And I'm Kate. And as the end of the school year approaches,...

“rosie” is a good showcase of Rosé’s vocal skill but little else, falling short of making an impact in the wake of the positive reception to her pre-release “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars. Photo courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation | Used with permission
‘rosie’ by Rosé is a dime a dozen
December 18, 2024

With the grainy, sepia-toned visuals of the 2000s, Rosé, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink...

Moana prepares herself to fight off the Kakamora tribe and the monster clam. Photo courtesy of Disney Movies | Used with permission
‘Moana 2’ is wholesome but afraid to rock the boat
December 17, 2024

After its 2016 release, the Disney movie “Moana” cemented itself as the perfect combination of everything...

SPORTS
Senior and defensive midfielder Dylan Hwang and sophomore and defender Joyce Chou pressure a Milpitas player on opposite sides in an attempt to steal possession of the ball.
Varsity Girls Soccer falls short against Milpitas High School 3-1
Matadors start strong but quickly surrender the lead
January 18, 2025
Sophomore Lewly Tzankov receives a pass, intercepting a GHS defender.
Varsity Boys Soccer triumphs against Gunn High School 3-0
January 17, 2025

Varsity Boys Soccer triumphed on Jan. 14 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Gunn High School. MVHS started...

Sophomore John Chang tackles a MHS wrestler in the third round of the first tri-dual meet of the team’s season.
Co-ed Varsity Wrestling falls 60-24 to Santa Clara High School and 36-18 to MacDonald High School
January 16, 2025

Co-ed Varsity Wrestling fell 60-24 to Santa Clara High School and 36-18 to MacDonald High School on Thursday,...

Gymnasts face toxicity in the pursuit of mastery
Gymnasts face toxicity in the pursuit of mastery
December 25, 2024

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