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

Breaking Boundaries: TEDxMV hosts its fall conference

Breaking Boundaries: TEDxMV hosts its fall conference

Exploring the process behind planning the club’s event and the establishment of its theme
Leanna Sun
November 23, 2019
Go Club members spectate as senior Jack Tian and senior Joseph Jang face off in a match.

Outmaneuvered: Go Club’s canceled tournament

Despite unexpected shortcomings, Go Club holds internal tournament in place of canceled competition
Robert Liu
November 23, 2019
Sophomores and MV Microfinance officers Devin Gupta, Arnav Doshi, and Ojas Karnavat present their proposal to the FUHSD board to get their charity organization, Kiva, permanently approved for further use by the club throughout the year.

MV Microfinance presents Kiva charity proposal to the FUHSD Board

Officers propose plan to fund the club’s nonprofit loan company
Ishaani Dayal
November 22, 2019
“MV Octagon”: Octagon’s new app is underway

“MV Octagon”: Octagon’s new app is underway

Uncovering the setbacks, benefits and takeaways of the ongoing creation of Octagon’s iOS app
Annie Zhang
November 20, 2019
MVUF’s members gather for a group photo. Photo used with permission of Niko Gustafson

Monta Vista Ultimate Frisbee takes on Spikeball

The members of Monta Vista Ultimate Frisbee describe the club’s culture of the cluband try out Spikeball.
Collin Qian, Visuals Editor
October 26, 2019
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Bring Change to Mind: The founding and purpose

Objectives behind the Bring Change to Mind organization efforts to make an impact on students’ mental health
Devin Gupta
October 26, 2019
Junior Alvin Tian performs a jump smash during a doubles match of badminton.

Smashing barriers: Badminton Club hosts open gyms for students

Examining officer and team member perspectives on the parallels between the club and the MVHS badminton team
Robert Liu
October 24, 2019
Senior Anna Kolesov smiles at the crowd in the bleachers while linking arms with her former calculus teacher, Martin Jennings.

Introducing the Class of 2020’s Homecoming Court

Witnessing the reactions and emotions of nominated seniors at the 2019-20
Jai Uparkar
October 24, 2019
Astronomy and Astrophysics club meet to prepare for the Physics Olympiad

Astronomy club experiences drop in member count

Officers and members of the club discuss the factors contributing to lower member turnouts
Rachel Jiang
October 22, 2019
MV Esports and Gaming Association host first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament

MV Esports and Gaming Association host first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament

24 gamers compete in a Super Smash Friday tourney
Ayah Ali-Ahmad
October 21, 2019
Most Petanque boules are made of metal and the objective is to roll them as close as possible to the jack or cochonnet a smaller white ball often made of wood. Photo by Sarah Young

French Honors Society enjoys a day out playing Pétanque

Club members play Pétanque, a French game where teams compete to roll plastic balls closest to a smaller white ball
Sarah Young, Graphics Editor
October 19, 2019
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