The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Graphic | Sonia Verma
Integrating Artificial Intelligence
FUHSD takes several approaches to addressing AI in classrooms
March 9, 2024
Raising Funds
Raising Funds
March 9, 2024

Local Kitchens is located less than a mile from MVHS, making it a popular choice among students. Photo | Eric Zhou
Eating Local
March 9, 2024

Local Kitchens, a Bay Area restaurant chain that serves...

Clubs sell out during Club Grub Day
Clubs sell out during Club Grub Day
March 8, 2024

MVHS held its Club Grub Day on Friday, Feb. 9 in the...

Students in Lius Chinese class taking a test during a Monday tutorial.
Double time
Teachers share their experiences working at two schools
March 11, 2024
Sophomore Tashvi Bansal gets feedback from YAB Communications Specialist Taarini Chopra during one of YABs biweekly meetings.
Creating community
March 9, 2024

Ever since she was a kid, freshman Saanj Rao has enjoyed...

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
March 9, 2024

Graphic | Kathryn Foo
Gamifying education
March 9, 2024

Spanish teacher Molly Guadiamos has spent more than...

Me advancing a division after a league match in an old club called WCTTA, when I was 12 years old. Photo courtesy of Stefan Feth | Used with permission
Progress is never linear
Losing helped me become a more rational person
March 11, 2024
Abha Dash (12) was photographed before and after using a Snapchat beauty filter. The filter whitened not only her clothes and surroundings, but her facial features, as well.
the AIssue
March 10, 2024

TikTok has seen a surge in the use of AI filters, whether...

Graphics by Amberly Sun
Fearing the inevitable
March 9, 2024

As students grow up and gain more experience in their...

However, I’ve accepted that even though time passes and we will both change and possibly grow apart, I will always be “Sarah’s little sister” and take a part of her with me wherever I go. 
Photo Illustration | Liz Liu
Sarah’s little sister
March 9, 2024

The chemical odor of Clorox and hand sanitizer wafted...

Junior Kimika Shimazaki poses with a baton after performing at the Welcome Back rally.
Belonging in baton
Junior Kimika Shimazaki reflects on her journey in baton twirling
March 14, 2024
Off-court champs
Off-court champs
March 11, 2024

From photographers to student athletes to the athletic...

Junior and Mixed Doubles player Max Lin serves the birdie in the first set.
Varsity Badminton loses against Saratoga High School 18-12
March 9, 2024

Varsity Badminton fell 18-12 to Saratoga High School...

Freshman Radhika Dharmapurikar participates in the flag ceremony where every troop stands around to sing songs and do chants before announcements. Photo courtesy of Radhika Dharmapurikar
Blazing trails
March 9, 2024

Freshman and Tenderfoot Radhika Dharmapurikar initially...

The Bleachers album cover featuring Jack Antonoff posing in front of a car. Photo by Alex Lockett.
'Bleachers' serves as a blast from the past
Combining modern themes with old-school musicality, Bleachers self-titled album serves as a sensory clash
March 17, 2024
“Kung Fu Panda 4” leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
“Kung Fu Panda 4” leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
March 13, 2024

Light spoilers for “Kung Fu Panda 4” ahead  After...

One of the eternal sunshine album covers features Ariana Grande in sheer red gloves, covering her eyes with a smile on her face. Album cover | Republic Records
“eternal sunshine” is a vocal and emotional triumph, yet falters on other fronts
March 11, 2024

“I'll play the bad girl if you need me to / If it...

State of the art
State of the art
March 9, 2024

Volume 54, Issue 4, February 1, 2024
Volume 54, Issue 4, February 1, 2024