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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

Choir department lead Lofn Young plays a video that introduces the different choir course offerings at MVHS. Photo | Ethan Eisler
MVHS hosts its annual Elective Night
Students and parents attend presentations held by elective teachers and their students for the upcoming course selection
February 11, 2025
Groceries by the numbers
Groceries by the numbers
February 4, 2025
Analyzing grocery price trends over the years
Graphic| Giljoon Lee
Shopping Slump
February 1, 2025
Examining the impact of fluctuations in the food industry on MVHS students
Coach Gan surveys the field as team plays
Varsity Girls Golf Coach Kenneth Gan wins SCVAL Coach of the Year
February 1, 2025
Gan accredits the success in his golf coaching career to his team
Twins and mother-son pair navigate school life together
Twins and mother-son pair navigate school life together
The unique bonds formed at MVHS through family relationships shape the experiences of both students and staff
February 5, 2025
Each national park has its own unique features that draw viewers from around the world. Photos courtesy of Kyle Jones, Alexandra Perrault | Used with permission
MVHS students and staff discuss the importance of national parks
January 31, 2025
National parks offer visitors the chance to appreciate natural wonders and reflect on their lives
Students are using their high school years not just to prepare for college, but to build experience for their long-term ambitions.
Photo illustration | Ellie Wang
Students shape their futures through pre-professional and professional pursuits
January 31, 2025
What FUHSD students are doing to achieve their ambitions
Resolutions in focus
Resolutions in focus
January 31, 2025
MVHS students and staff share what they hope to work on this year
Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta
Voters need to stop basing their ballot on a single issue
Single-issue voting is a harmful mindset that can continue to harm our democracy
February 5, 2025
Photo Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar
I quit!
February 3, 2025
I’m learning to change my mindset when it comes to extracurricular activities
Protesters carry red banners, saying “National Assembly Disorder! Civil War Leader! Behead President Yoon!” in Itaewon, South Korea on Jan. 4. Photo | Samuel Teo
The MVHS Korean community shares insight on protests against the South Korean president’s breaches of democracy
February 3, 2025
Koreans protest as President Yoon defends martial law, questioning the democracy of South Korea
Despite the innocence associated with child celebrities, many of them are often exposed to the cruelties of being in the entertainment industry. | Asha Wojciechowski
People have become too comfortable sexualizing minors
February 3, 2025
How the internet and media have encouraged underage sexualization
Illustration | Isabelle Kok
Creative currency
How capitalism shapes our art and media
February 4, 2025
An illustration of Mac Miller’s face shaped as a balloon. Photo courtesy of Malcolm James McCormick Photo | Used with permission
‘Balloonerism’ pops Mac Miller’s musicality balloon
February 3, 2025
Miller’s emotion falls short with its repetitive nature
Trendy today, nowhere to be found tomorrow
Trendy today, nowhere to be found tomorrow
February 2, 2025
TikTok has birthed a rapid trend cycle, reshaping the fashion industry and making styles go viral and fade away faster than ever
As consumers gravitate towards companies whose beliefs align with theirs, marketing has begun to incorporate inclusivity as a strategy, to mixed effect. Graphic | Isabelle Kok
Badvertising: how brands buy your allyship
February 2, 2025
Modern advertising capitalizes on the illusion of inclusivity
Senior and guard Stanley Du searches for a teammate to pass to at the halfcourt line.
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Saratoga High School 73-65
In a tight game, MVHS comes out on top after a strong 4th quarter
February 10, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025
EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025
February 10, 2025
Reviewing the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline
Senior and guard Clara Fan dribbles the ball past a defender. Photo | Ethan Yang
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38
February 7, 2025
Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Freshman and guard Leo Lee pushes to drive the ball down the court, speeding past a defender. Photo | Varun Singh
Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs against Santa Clara High School in a 88-51 win
February 4, 2025
The Matadors smash the Bruins with a steady start and an even stronger finish
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Volume 55, Issue 4, February 13, 2025
Volume 55, Issue 4, February 13, 2025