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

The accidental vegetarian

The accidental vegetarian

Ilena Peng February 5, 2016

CRUST: Thin wheat crust BASE: Olive oil, four-cheese sauce TOPPINGS: mozzarella, candied walnuts, artichoke hearts, tomato, olive, onion, pineapple dmittedly, I’m biased towards pizza — there...

Musical Musings: More than Miss Congeniality

Musical Musings: More than Miss Congeniality

Ilena Peng February 3, 2016
A pageant girl’s take on pageantry through Beyoncé’s ‘Flawless’
Star Wars Rally Week Dress Up Day 3: Wookie Wednesday

Star Wars Rally Week Dress Up Day 3: Wookie Wednesday

Ilena Peng January 27, 2016

tudents dug through their closets for the furriest clothing to show their support for both Chewbacca and the Star Wars Rally Week. From full-on Chewbacca onesies to simple fuzzy sweaters, here’s what...

Star Wars Spirit Week and Rally

Star Wars Spirit Week and Rally

Ilena Peng January 27, 2016
Students show their school spirit during a Star Wars themed spirit week
Actor who played Severus Snape dies of cancer

Actor who played Severus Snape dies of cancer

Ilena Peng January 17, 2016
Harry Potter fans share their thoughts on Alan Rickman and the character he embodied
What do food-savvy students eat to survive finals week?

What do food-savvy students eat to survive finals week?

Ilena Peng December 13, 2015
Student bakers and chefs share their favorite finals week comfort foods
Reel school: What movies are shown in class and why

Reel school: What movies are shown in class and why

Ilena Peng December 12, 2015
The behind-the-scenes reasons for using movies in class
Illustration by Ilena Peng

Musical Musings: Holiday spirited away

Ilena Peng December 12, 2015
Justin Bieber’s ‘Mistletoe’ shines a light on finals season
A guilt-free Thanksgiving: an environmental and health-conscious meal

A guilt-free Thanksgiving: an environmental and health-conscious meal

Ilena Peng November 26, 2015
Vegan and vegetarian alternatives to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner
Illustration by Ilena Peng

Just another Friday

Ilena Peng November 18, 2015
Thoughts on Black Friday through Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’
Celebrities cross over into political world

Celebrities cross over into political world

Ilena Peng November 18, 2015
Entertainment figures use influence to become politicians
Citizens of Laramie held a parade to commemorate Shepard. The actors painted their own banner to use in the show. Photo by Justin Kim

Drama’s “The Laramie Project” moves audience with the true story of Matthew Shepard

Ilena Peng November 8, 2015
Drama supports the LGBTQ community by recounting the tragic tale of a gay hate crime
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