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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 Pallavi Mallik spent one of her elementary school Christmas's on vacation with her family. Photo courtesy of Pallavi Mallik | Used with permission

MVHS students recount the meaning of Christmas to them

How students adapt Christmas traditions to their experiences with culture in Cupertino
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
December 4, 2024
Illustration | Samuel Teo

MVHS community celebrate long-distance holidays

MVHS community discuss how they celebrate the holidays with their families despite living far apart
Samuel Teo
December 2, 2024
Nonbinary students often have to navigate systems designed for binary genders, such as choosing between male or female facilities or adhering to gendered dress codes. They often have to advocate for themselves, asking for recognition, correct pronouns, or access to gender-neutral facilities in a system that sometimes overlooks their needs.
Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The school environment poses challenges for nonbinary individuals

Students and educators share perspectives on gender inclusivity in FUHSD
Ellie Wang
December 2, 2024
MVHS teachers and students with their family and friends in their home country and the U.S. Photos courtesy of Jiwoon Hong and Shozo Shimazaki | Used with permission

The strength in diversity

Teachers and students at MVHS discuss their experiences with cultural inclusivity in the Bay Area
Firefighter engineer Ruri Kobayakawa dons her turnout gear as she converses with a colleague. Photo | Liz Liu

MVHS alum Ruri Kobayakawa’s journey as a firefighter

Firefighter Ruri Kobayakawa shares the triumphs and challenges she's had in the fire service
Liz Liu
November 26, 2024
Beyond adding beauty to Christian and Catholic architecture, stained glass windows also serve to depict stories from the Bible. Similarly, Buddhism and Islam also incorporate communal art in their own unique ways, with Buddhists using mandalas and Muslims creating mosaics. Photo | Ellie Wang

Community is at the heart of religion

Gathering at a place of worship provides a sense of connectedness
Ellie Wang and Kaia Yuan
November 26, 2024
Senior Iris Shi poses with her violin. Photo courtesy of Iris Shi | Used with permission

The musical journey of MVHS senior Iris Shi

The life behind the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra co-concertmaster
Ethan Eisler and Samuel Teo
November 24, 2024
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
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