Ballot Box
Exploring local politics in our community
October 1, 2020
About the Writers
Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Ayah Ali-Ahmad is the co-Editor-in-Chief of El Estoque. Outside of El Estoque, she is the President for Gender-Sexuality Alliance club and the Senior Director of Communications for MVHS's largest volunteering club, Octagon. In her free time away from her school life, she enjoys listening to music and getting boba with friends.
Devin Gupta, Managing and Web Editor
Devin is currently a senior and a third-year staff writer, managing editor and website editor for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding and watching Star Trek.
Rachel Jiang, News Editor
Rachel is currently a senior and news editor for El Estoque. She is a varsity member of the MVHS Cross Country team and a VP of LD and varsity member of MVHS Speech and Debate Club. In her free time, she enjoys collecting stamps, studying politics and policy and taking photos.
Kripa Mayureshwar, Opinion Editor
Kripa is currently a junior and opinion editor for El Estoque. She is an officer for the Random Acts of Kindness club, a varsity member of MV Speech and a member of MV Andaaz. In her free time, she enjoys painting, singing and getting boba with her friends.
Riya Ravuri, Features editor
Riya is currently a senior and a features editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, traveling, walking her dog and drinking Shirley Temples.
Nika Zamani, Sports Editor
Nika is a senior and sports editor for El Estoque. Along with being a staff writer for La Pluma and Res Novae, she is the founder and president of the Monta Vista Persian Club. In her free time, she likes to go on walks and spend time with her friends.
