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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

Rewriting Education

Rewriting Education

El Estoque's News section analyzes recent changes in education
Once a matador, always a matador

Once a matador, always a matador

MVHS alumni take on the Olympics, NBA, NFL and more
A day in the life of our tech department

A day in the life of our tech department

A closer look at what happens behind the scenes in MVHS’s tech department
Nylah Gehani and Aletheia Ju
November 4, 2025
Illustration | Elizabeth Yang

Torn in two

El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative impacts of political polarization on the MVHS community
Luna Lee regains balance after completing her practice spin. Photo courtesy of Luna Lee | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 37: Luna Lee

Luna Lee reflects on her journey in ice skating
Maahi Dev and Alexandra Qiu
November 2, 2025
Photo Illustration | Nylah Gehani

Repeated safety threats result in a sense of numbness to the occurrence on campus

After three bomb threats in the last school year alone and multiple others from prior school years, MVHS’ staff and students feel desensitized
Nylah Gehani
November 2, 2025
A picture from 40 years ago of Margaret Bergman posing with her high school marching band mates. Photo courtesy of Margaret Bergman | Used with permission. Photo Illustration | Lucas Liu

Transcribing the musical life of Margaret Bergmann

Looking into Margaret Bergmann’s journey as a trumpet player before becoming the new Administrative Band Assistant at MV
Lucas Liu
November 1, 2025
Day in the life of our cafeteria staff

Day in the life of our cafeteria staff

A closer look at what happens behind the scenes at MVHS’s cafeteria
Liz Liu and Owen Liu
October 31, 2025
We need to change our attitude toward political violence

We need to change our attitude toward political violence

With political violence on the rise, encouraging it will only fracture us further
Sophia D’Sa and Olivia Zhang
October 30, 2025
Sophomore Emma Huang finds creative freedom in parkour

Sophomore Emma Huang finds creative freedom in parkour

Huang shares her experience starting and competing in parkour
Sania Nadkarni and Ethan Yang
October 30, 2025
The Matadors celebrate after a successful block from junior and outside hitter Tracy He. He had many successful blocks this game, which she attributed to her blocking practice the day before.

Varsity Girls Volleyball is defeated 3-2 against Homestead High School

The Matadors put up an incredible fight through every block, ace and dig against HHS, ultimately losing a close fifth set
Nylah Gehani and Liz Liu
October 21, 2025
Photos by Apru Rupanagunta, Jillian Ju and Sophia D'Sa

Ungraded, overlooked

Exploring the underappreciated opportunities and resources available at MVHS
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