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

Illustration | Michelle Zheng

Viral vs. verified

The emerging prominence of social media raises concerns for journalists
Ananya Chaudhary and Michelle Zheng
March 8, 2024
The decline of originality in media

The decline of originality in media

The MVHS community shares opinions on the growing trend of adaptations in media
Corinna Kuo and Michelle Zheng
March 8, 2024
Shifting consumer behavior

Shifting consumer behavior

Shoppers from the MVHS community share their thoughts on the decline of malls
Sania Nadkarni and Samika Bhatkar
March 8, 2024
Several skincare and makeup products that are trending

Maturing with media

Students and staff share how social media has shifted the social standards for kids
Ananda Singh
March 7, 2024
Students define girlhood as what it means to them in a sentence or phrase.

Entering a new era

Students and staff comment on the rise of "girlhood" as seen on social and mainstream media
Aashi Venkat and April Wang
March 7, 2024
People crowd Venchis open storefront, browsing shelves of chocolates and sweets.

Dessert Detectives: Venchi

Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Shannon Yu and Ellie Wang
March 7, 2024
Tiktok tunes

Tiktok tunes

Students weigh in on how social media sets a new standard for mainstream music
Giljoon Lee and Asha Wojciechowski
March 6, 2024
Favorite childhood books have an influence on people’s lives.

Treasured tales

Students and staff discuss their favorite childhood books
Corinna Kuo
March 6, 2024
TWICE members pose in elaborate white outfits against a vivid fuschia and orange background.

“With YOU-th” attracts with electric dynamism

TWICE’s energetic 13th EP succeeds despite its regression to conventionality
Isabelle Kok
March 6, 2024
Junior Jessie Ko poses with a faux bouquet of flowers she crocheted. Graphic | Samika Bhatkar

A knotted habit

Junior Jessie Ko explains her background with crocheting and how she’s shared her hobby
Samika Bhatkar
March 2, 2024
Chani, played by Zendaya, embraces Paul, played by Timothée Chalamet. Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures

“Dune: Part Two” raises the bar for the sci-fi genre

Director Denis Villeneuve’s long awaited sequel innovates with breathtaking visuals
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
March 1, 2024
The Coming Home album cover features award-winning singer Usher holding a peach, symbolizing his hometown Atlanta, Georgia.

“Coming Home” with a comeback

Usher makes his return to the R&B community with a new album
Ananda Singh
February 15, 2024
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