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

Graphic | Sonia Verma

Blowing out candles

Students share their thoughts on businesses catering to birthday parties
Nameek Chowdhury
April 14, 2023
The Oscars have diversified over the years, nominating more global films in categories other than Best International Foreign Feature

And the Oscar goes to…

Examining how international films are popularizing in America
Aidan Ruan and Aashi Venkat
April 14, 2023
The PORTALS album cover features Melanie Martinez portrayed as a pink character, the newest role she has taken on in Cry Babys evolution.

Melanie Martinez enters a new era in ‘PORTALS’

The alt-pop singer unleashes artistry via lyrics and themes in her third studio album
Ramachandran watches the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: I
Photo by Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

Art: a universal language

Exploring MVHS’s connection with art in their foreign language
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
March 28, 2023
Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd artistically portrays growing older

‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ artistically portrays growing older

Lana Del Rey’s ninth studio album blends adulthood and childhood
Aashi Venkat
March 28, 2023
Ellie’s book of puns serves as comic relief in “The Last of Us,” capturing a glimpse of the original video game’s spirit.

“The Last of Us” subverts the typical zombie show

The adaptation’s focus on characterization explores survival in the apocalypse
Lillian Wang
March 26, 2023
The 1968 art horror film Hour of the Wolf explores the nature of dark thoughts intruding on ordinary life.

Drawing a line between art and suffering

Understanding the role of dark themes in entertainment and mental health
Jami Lim
March 20, 2023
Low Key and Bella Voce join the other MVHS Choirs for the final song of the night, walking offstage to surround the audience.

MVHS choirs hold Festival Concert

Esperanza, Low Key, Bella Voce and Variations perform repertoire for upcoming concert at Gilroy Sings
Alyssa Yang
March 19, 2023
The album cover of Endless Summer Vacation features singer Miley Cyrus holding onto a hanging bar, dressed in a black bathing suit, black sunglasses and black heels.

Though well-made, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ is disappointingly generic

Miley Cyrus’ eleventh album meets expectations
Aashi Venkat
March 19, 2023
The Aurora album cover captures the chemistry between lead singers Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne.

‘Aurora’ is a manifestation of classic-rock nostalgia

The fictional ‘70s-esque album struggles to find its voice in the contemporary world
Jami Lim
March 14, 2023
Media has evolved throughout time, changing in ways such as  its purpose or interface

Evolve

Examining how arts and entertainment have changed through the years
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