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

Jasmine Lee

Jasmine Lee, Opinion Editor

Jasmine Lee is a senior and currently Opinion section editor.

All content by Jasmine Lee
MVHS YouTubers during shelter-in-place

MVHS YouTubers during shelter-in-place

Students experiment with filming and posting videos during remote learning
Jasmine Lee, Staff writer
May 20, 2020
Color Guard during quarantine

Color Guard during quarantine

Looking at how MVHS Color Guard bonds and practices online during COVID-19 pandemic
Jasmine Lee
April 2, 2020
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Dear seniors

Let’s talk about our feelings and experience of this second semester
Jasmine Lee and Sreya Kumar
April 1, 2020
Bridging cultures

Bridging cultures

Looking at staff responses to working with students from different backgrounds
Jasmine Lee and Zara Iqbal
March 11, 2020
Photo by Claire Yang and Jasmine Lee

The influence of young voters

Students and teachers’ on the importance of student voters
Jasmine Lee and Claire Yang
March 6, 2020
End the stigma

End the stigma

Highlighting the stigma surrounding the female body
Jasmine Lee and Sreya Kumar
November 23, 2019
The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment

The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment

Individuals share experiences and perspectives on the popular phrase
Zara Iqbal, Sreya Kumar, and Jasmine Lee
November 15, 2019
Childhood: An exploration of our past

Childhood: An exploration of our past

A collection of stories reminiscing about our childhood and how it impacts our future
El Estoques childhood music picks

El Estoque’s childhood music picks

Looking at El Estoque's favorite childhood music
Lakshanyaa Ganesh and Jasmine Lee
October 17, 2019
Reputations: political involvement

Reputations: political involvement

Looking at MVHS students' engagement in American politics
Jasmine Lee
September 27, 2019
Rookie seniors in Color Guard

Rookie seniors in Color Guard

Exploring the stories behind students who chose to start Color Guard as seniors
Jasmine Lee
September 22, 2019
Good night, sleep tight: MVHS students experiences with insomnia

Good night, sleep tight: MVHS students’ experiences with insomnia

The implications and possible solutions of insomnia
Jasmine Lee, Emily Xia, and Claire Yang
May 24, 2019
In the shadows of power

In the shadows of power

Exploring how the minority is kept in silence
Mock Trial end of the year Q&A

Mock Trial end of the year Q&A

New officer team reflects on their 2018-2019 school year progress
Jasmine Lee, Opinion Editor
May 16, 2019
Cupertino Volunteer Fair of 2019

Cupertino Volunteer Fair of 2019

City of Cupertino hosts event for students to sign up for volunteering organizations
Jasmine Lee
May 5, 2019
Baby blues

Baby blues

Why newer generations refuse to have kids
Jasmine Lee and Claire Yang
April 12, 2019
A night of dreams

A night of dreams

2020 officers discuss the process of holding the 2019 junior prom
Jasmine Lee and Claire Wen
March 31, 2019
An alternative lunch option

An alternative lunch option

Yeh’s Kitchen delivers Chinese food for MVHS students
Shivani Gupta and Jasmine Lee
March 14, 2019
Leo Club updates members on upcoming events

Leo Club updates members on upcoming events

Officers of the volunteering club host club meeting in order to keep members informed
Jasmine Lee
March 10, 2019
Striving to improve the CAASPP results

Striving to improve the CAASPP results

FUHSD curriculum leads discuss their prespectives on putting further emphasis towards raising the listening scores
Jasmine Lee
March 9, 2019
Back from Mount Vernon

Back from Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon teacher fellow Bonnie Belshe publishes her own curriculum
Jasmine Lee
January 29, 2019
Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school

Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school

Uncovering feats of MVHS community members
Photo from Creative Commons

Another name

Seniors change their username on Facebook to avoid being found by colleges
Jasmine Lee and Iman Malik
January 24, 2019
Members of Mock Trial gather to take a picture at one of their many competitions where they fight a fake case against other schools in front of a judge and a panel of attorneys. Photo used with permission of Irene McNelis

Mock Trial: Building a family

Mock Trial officers reflect on their past experiences and reveal what the club means to them
Jasmine Lee and Alyssa Hui
January 20, 2019
The fight for rights

The fight for rights

Exploring the impact of social change for minority groups
Speaker Dr. Kelly Troiano, pediatrician, shares her personal experiences with mental health and how to regulate it. Photo | Dhruvika Randad

MVHS Suicide Prevention Presentation

El Camino Hospital works with MVHS to raise awareness about Mental Health.
Dhruvika Randad and Jasmine Lee
December 2, 2018
Leo Club plans an environmental lesson

Leo Club plans an environmental lesson

Members share appreciation for nature through the Earth Stewards Program
Charlotte Chui and Jasmine Lee
November 12, 2018
Finding home in Bay Area for educators

Finding home in Bay Area for educators

Educators and Landed reveal how they’re working together to make it possible for teachers to afford down payments on homes
Jasmine Lee
November 10, 2018

Voting Local

Profiles on 2018 Cupertino City Council Candidates
Masked Manipulation

Masked Manipulation

Looking into the impacts of bullying in our community for National Bullying Prevention month 2018.
An unforgettable experience: Learning the Japanese culture

An unforgettable experience: Learning the Japanese culture

Former Toyokawa and Cupertino student exchange participants reflect on their experience
Jasmine Lee and Andrea Perng
October 22, 2018
2-0-2-0 po-ta-to

2-0-2-0 po-ta-to

2020 leadership share their contributions and experiences throughout homecoming
Claire Wen and Jasmine Lee
October 18, 2018
Stepping stones to a Mock Trial competition

Stepping stones to a Mock Trial competition

Club officers hosts its second meeting to train club members
Jasmine Lee
September 27, 2018
A matter of time

A matter of time

Exploring the schedule changes across the Fremont Union High School District
Making ideas into reality with MakerSpace

Making ideas into reality with MakerSpace

MakerSpace offers students a new outlet for creativity
Jasmine Lee and Brandon Ng
September 1, 2018
Congressman Ro Khanna speaks at San Jose town hall

Congressman Ro Khanna speaks at San Jose town hall

Khanna answers questions from Bay Area constituents
Jasmine Lee and Andrea Perng
July 22, 2018
Game of fear

Game of fear

Students describe the experience and impact of receiving hoax threats
Graphic by Emily Xia

Sweet Addiction: What it’s like being addicted to sodas

The influences of sodas and stories of attachment to them
Emily Xia, Jasmine Lee, and Claire Yang
May 17, 2018
Cultural exchange: Hsinchu and Cupertino

Cultural exchange: Hsinchu and Cupertino

Mayor and exchange students reflect on the relationship between Hsinchu and Cupertino
Andrea Perng and Jasmine Lee
May 3, 2018

Taking action: the motive behind Action Night

Leadership and invited speakers discuss the motivation behind Action Night and its importance
Bill Cheng, Jasmine Lee, and Sarah Young
April 30, 2018
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Views on AMC 16’s closure

Students share their opinions regarding the theater closing down
Charlotte Chui and Jasmine Lee
April 10, 2018
Sports Flash

Sports Flash

Jasmine Lee
January 31, 2018

Semper paratus

Jasmine Lee
November 15, 2017
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