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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

Junior Shivasharan Chaganti typing on his self-modded keyboard

MVHS juniors run a custom keyboard business

Juniors Shivasharan Chaganti and Aditya Pulla talk about their unique business experience on keyboard business
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
November 5, 2024
A unique friend

A unique friend

MVHS students share about their unconventional pets and relationships with them
Jason Chu and Niveda Hari
November 3, 2024
Graphic | Owen Liu

Finding yum in yuck

Students and staff discuss childhood dishes that they hated but grew to love
Aletheia Ju and Owen Liu
November 3, 2024
Sally Beaupre is a retired high school teacher and volunteer at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. As a docent, she gives tours to museum guests and answers questions about the Bay Area’s rich history. Photo | Isabelle Kok

The hidden history of Santa Clara

Sally Beaupre illustrates her experiences volunteering at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
November 3, 2024
The digital age

The digital age

Different generations discuss their experiences and relationships with digital devices
Erin Liu and Archana Venkatesan
November 2, 2024
Photo | Liz Liu

Students transition to use more inclusive language

MVHS community members discuss the challenges and impacts of using more inclusive language in classrooms
Ananya Chaudhary and Liz Liu
November 1, 2024
Photo Illustration | Aletheia Ju and Corinna Kuo

Transitioning from the traditional

FUHSD’s Middle College draws MV students out of the traditional high school experience
Aletheia Ju and Corinna Kuo
October 30, 2024
Illustration by Samuel Teo

The troubles of mandatory military service

Students share their thoughts on having to serve mandatory military service in their home country
Samuel Teo and Ethan Eisler
October 30, 2024
The ReSole project placed a bin in the Cupertino Library for the month of October. Photo | Alan Tai

MVHS students work to give used shoes a new life

The ReSole project distributes shoes to local shelters and families in need
Sophia D'Sa and Alan Tai
October 30, 2024
Pooya Hajjarian takes a group photo with his family. Photo courtesy of Pooya Hajjarian | Used with permission

Bridging the years

The MVHS community discusses how they connect with their siblings despite their large age gaps
Erin Liu and Owen Liu
October 28, 2024
Junior Ria Sethi, founder of Cyber For Youth, hangs "Safety Online" posters in a classroom. Photo courtesy of Ria Sethi | Used with permission

Formerly cyberbullied teen starts anti-cyberbullying initiative

MVHS student-founded Cyber For Youth to combat online hate
Jason Chu and Subin Ko
October 26, 2024
The world map pinboard in ELD room C206 represents the home countries of MVHS students | Samuel Teo

Students face unique challenges when going abroad for college

The process of applying to staying abroad for college poses significant challenges to students
Samuel Teo
October 16, 2024
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