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, News and Web Editor
Devin is currently a junior and a second-year staff writer, news editor, and website editor for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding and watching Star Trek.
Rachel Jiang, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
Kripa is currently a sophomore and a staff writer for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys painting, embroidery and singing.
Riya Ravuri, Staff Writer
Riya is currently a junior and a staff writer for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, traveling and walking her dog. She is passionate about biology, journalism and the show Criminal Minds.
Nika Zamani, Staff Writer
Nika is currently a junior and staff writer for El Estoque. She is also a staff writer for Res Novae and the president of the Monta Vista Persian Club. In her free time, she likes to hike and play the piano.
