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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
An attendee holds a “NO KING” poster facing the intersection of Castro Street and El Camino Real.
HOT ONES EP. 1: Senior Jooha Kim chugs ice cream while eating spicy tenders
Junior Lelani Laruelle clears the bar in the high jump during the ninth annual RustBuster Invitational on Saturday, March 1, helping MVHS place eighth in the tournament. Photo | Dylan Nguyen
Assistant Principal Janice Chen gets recognized at a FUHSD Board meeting for her new position. Janice Chen | Used with permission.
NEWS
An attendee holds a “NO KING” poster facing the intersection of Castro Street and El Camino Real.
20,000 people line up from Palo Alto to Sunnyvale in historic “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration
Pro-democracy protest takes place along a seven-mile section of El Camino Real
July 1, 2025
Animal Assisted Happiness visits MVHS community
Animal Assisted Happiness visits MVHS community
May 27, 2025
Students crowded in the rally court to spend time with animals to relieve academic stress
MVHS Drama retells classic novels in Retold
MVHS Drama retells classic novels in Retold
May 26, 2025
Drama students perform three one-act plays in final show of the year
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa
May 26, 2025

FEATURES
MVHS alum '21 Andie Liu poses for a photo on her college campus. Photo by Krishna Mani | Used with permission.
MVHS seniors discuss uncertainty over their college major
Seniors discuss doubt surrounding their major and going into college undeclared
May 26, 2025
More than a Memory
More than a Memory
May 23, 2025

As seniors approach the end of their final year at Monta Vista, they find themselves looking back on...

Senior Jessica Zhou poses with her friends on a beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Jessica Zhou | Used with permission.
Senior sojourn
May 22, 2025

Jessica Zhou Senior Jessica Zhou describes a night on her senior trip this past spring break as “unreal.”...

Senior Katie Lee holds the baton as she runs a relay race. Photo by Rich Slade | Used with permission
Students reflect on the impact of high school activities on college
May 19, 2025
The MVHS community describes how their high school activities evolve into college
OPINION
Freshmen Sheltered Biology class | Featured photo
My new country’s trip
My journey of transferring from the ELD class to mainstream classes
May 28, 2025
Though it can be uncomfortable at first to share our struggles with others, self-censorship among friends ultimately cuts us off from those most willing to help. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa
The ‘C-word’
May 26, 2025

My mom doesn’t like it when we say the C-word at home. She corrects me and my siblings when we say...

Students and teachers have to work together to form a relationship that is appropriate for both parties. Illustration | Canva
Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close
May 25, 2025
El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
My clown car home taught me how to be a kid. Photo | Sophia D’Sa
Clown car home
May 25, 2025

I remember being nine and refusing to jump into the water. As a kid, I was convinced that playing in...

ENTERTAINMENT
AI Detectors Ep. 2
AI Detectors Ep. 2
MVHS artists attempt to detect AI-generated art
June 4, 2025
“Lilo & Stitch” is a decent standalone movie with entertaining characters, visually pleasing sets and a fast-paced plot, but it falls short of the original animated movie and makes unnecessary, downgrading modifications. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures
‘Lilo & Stitch’ is enjoyable, but has a few sloppy stitches
June 2, 2025

[WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD] It’s the night before a heartbreaking day for Nani. She rocks in a hammock...

HOT ONES EP. 2: Senior Ani Kumar answers questions from a crying interviewer
HOT ONES EP. 2: Senior Ani Kumar answers questions from a crying interviewer
May 31, 2025

Jin reminisces about a past lover in the music video for “Don't Say You Love Me.” Photo courtesy of Big Hit Music
Jin is lost and incohesive on ‘Echo’
May 28, 2025

Note: All translations of lyrics have been completed by the reporter, who is bilingual and has experience...

SPORTS
Junior Gillie Ross prepares to throw shot put. Photo courtesy of Gillie Ross | Used with permission
Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross
Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career
June 6, 2025
Senior and right fielder Manvika Gopalasetty (First row second from the left) poses with the AYSO Region 35 girls soccer team at Stevens Creek Park. Photo courtesy of Manvika Gopalasetty | Used with permission
MVHS seniors reflect on their high school sports careers
May 30, 2025

Praneel Shah Returning to the court for his last season, senior and outside hitter Praneel Shah...

EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025
EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025
May 26, 2025

JC: Welcome back to EE-SPN. This is episode 11, and we are here to discuss the NBA Conference Finals...

MVHS hosts signing day to celebrate committed athletes
MVHS hosts signing day to celebrate committed athletes
May 24, 2025
MVHS athletes continue to play their sports at the collegiate level
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