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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

Our own frequency

The toxic cultural fixation on vocal fry and uptalk disproportionately target women
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Aletheia Ju
December 13, 2024
Riddhi Shedge presents her skills in front of a panel of judges at the Ozawa Cup International Karate Tournament in 2022 | Photo by Riddhi Shedge, Used with permission

Time out! Ep. 31: Riddhi Shedge

Riddhi Shedge delves into her motivations to pursue karate
Arshiya Sen and Trisha Sannappanavar
December 12, 2024
Sarah Shelke attends the award ceremony for the International Children's Peace Prize as a nominee. Photo courtesy of Sarah Shelke | Used with permission

MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist

Mind4Youth co-founder Sarah Shelke reflects on her experience being honored for her work
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
December 9, 2024
For MVHS musicians, holiday music brings cherished memories, festive traditions, and a sense of connection both on and off stage.

Unpacking holiday music traditions

MVHS musicians reflect on the impact of holiday music
Samuel Teo and Kaia Yuan
December 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Tisya Garg l Used with permission

Shaping minds with art

Art teacher Brian Chow reflects on the role art plays in his life and community
Archana Venkatesan and Elizabeth Yang
December 8, 2024

Christmas in the Park hosts annual San Jose Tree Lighting

The San Jose community commemorates the holidays at their annual tree lighting event
Anika Bhandarkar and Suhana Mahabal
December 7, 2024

The Memorial Park pickleball group has grown to form a local community

Exploring the challenges and successes the group has had so far
Ethan Kellogg and Ethan Yang
December 7, 2024

MVHS Varsity soccer ties Homestead 0-0

The Matadors tie with a consistent game
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin and Amberly Sun
December 7, 2024
In today's society, many teenagers prefer to spend their free time on screens, rather than reading books.
Graphic | Amberly Sun

The reading recession

Discussing the decline of teenagers reading
Corinna Kuo and Amberly Sun
December 6, 2024

Crochet is a difficult, yet beautiful craft

Senior Annelise Gorts discusses her journey with crochet
Grace Lin
December 6, 2024
Mayhew’s capstone project with San Jose State University, the short film “My Turn,” depicts sisterhood in a slapstick cartoon style. Photo courtesy of Morgan Mayhew | Used with permission

Morgan Mayhew’s journey to becoming an animation producer

MVHS alum Morgan Mayhew ‘19 breaks down her favorite animated films, what it’s like to be an animation student and more
Alyssa Yang and Benjamin Zhang
December 5, 2024
Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Encompassing the globe

Teachers and students at MVHS analyze the Eurocentric views in the World History curriculum and its effects on students
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
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