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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

Senior Nikki Stuart, co-president of GSA, holds the banner that they will display during the vigil. The banner has the photos and stories of transgender people who were murdered or committed suicide. Photo by Sneha Gaur.

GSA plans to host vigil in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sneha Gaur November 19, 2015
Seniors Nikki Stuart and Sierra Rodrigues discuss how students can show their support for the transgender community
La Pluma chooses new staff members

La Pluma chooses new staff members

Vivian Chiang November 19, 2015
Four new staff members explain why they chose to apply
MUN takes home multiple awards at Stanford conference

MUN takes home multiple awards at Stanford conference

Anjana Melvin November 19, 2015
Model United Nations delegates describe their roles in their committees at the Stanford Conference
y Club officers, also known as the penguins, are decked out in their club shirts and mascot to advertise the volunteer service club. From left: junior Esther Na, director of membership; senior Cindy Li, co-vice president; senior Heidi Wang, co-president; senior Austin Chan, public relations officer; senior Jasmine Zhang, co-vice president; senior Valerie Lo, secretary; and senior Julianna Xie, co-president.

Key Club: What to expect for Thanksgiving

Karen Ma November 19, 2015
Officers discuss upcoming Thanksgiving Dinner, Turkey Trot EXPO and the purpose of Key Club
Interact adopts new community mission for homelessness

Interact adopts new community mission for homelessness

Emily Zhao November 19, 2015
The club hopes to strengthen student interest with meaningful community service
Ultimate Frisbee: How to perform four basic techniques

Ultimate Frisbee: How to perform four basic techniques

Aditya Pimplaskar November 19, 2015
MVUF officer sophomore Ryan Loke gives insight on the sport’s maneuvers
SBC blood drive comes to MVHS on Nov. 20

SBC blood drive comes to MVHS on Nov. 20

Renee Pu November 19, 2015
Preview of blood drive procedure and reasons to give blood
NEHS officers give insight on NaNoWriMo

NEHS officers give insight on NaNoWriMo

Issra Osman November 17, 2015
Tips and tactics on how to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November
Theatre terms explained by ITS members

Theatre terms explained by ITS members

Devika Watave November 17, 2015
Students from the International Thespian Society describe terms used in play production
Another day in the boys’ locker room during fourth period, which has just two classes, and many students have left their backpacks on the benches, some of them unzipped. The open lockers and valuables left outside are vulnerable to theft. Photos by Sebastian Zhang.

Avoid locker room theft by locking up

Sebastian Zhang November 15, 2015
Physical education teacher Jeff Thomas recommends students lock up
Life Skills: De-stressing with yoga positions

Life Skills: De-stressing with yoga positions

Trisha Kholiya November 13, 2015
Yoga Club officer senior Nina Rice demonstrates the yoga poses she finds most relaxing
Pan de Muertos is a sweet bread eaten on special occasion in Latin America. Spanish Honor Society students celebrated Dia de los Muertos with this bread. Photo by Aditya Krishnan.

Spanish Honor Society celebrates Dia de Los Muertos

Vanessa Qin November 11, 2015
Students gather in A211 to celebrate “The Day of the Dead”
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