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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

Which news source is for you?

Which news source is for you?

Each news source has its own pros, cons, and standards for credibility
Kathryn Foo and Elizabeth Yang
April 17, 2025
Photo Illustration | Giljoon Lee

On the go

A look at how local transit strikes, infrastructure updates, and city planning are redefining how we move.
At the Planned Parenthood booth, an attendee wins a prize after spinning the wheel. Photo | Kate Yang

Cupertino’s Earth Day and Arbor Festival sets a spotlight on environmental issues

The City of Cupertino hosted the interactive event to educate people and spread awareness on the environment
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
April 11, 2025
Cupertino’s Active Transportation Plan is currently in development. Photo Illustration | Alan Tai. Photos | Canva

Cupertino develops a new transportation plan

The Cupertino Active Transport Plan will transform the future of transportation in the city
Alan Tai and Samuel Teo
April 10, 2025
Columbia students and faculty protest for academic free speech in the main quad. John Angelillo | Used with permission

Deportation and defunding threats silence student activists’ voices

Addressing the ongoing threat towards the First Amendment rights stripped from non-citizen student activists
Meghna Dixit and Stella Petzova
April 10, 2025
JV Winter Guard performs “After the Clock Strikes Midnight” as the first show of the MVHS Winter Home Show. Photo | Melody Lin

Winter Guard and Percussion host the Winter Home Show

Winter Guard and Percussion join Lynbrook High School for senior night at the Winter Home Show
Ethan Eisler and Sih Yu (Melody) Lin
April 7, 2025
MVHS clubs compete around California during their spring season. Photos courtesy of Siddarth Khambampati, Maya Pullara, Anna Zhang and Catherine Zhang | Used with permission

MVHS clubs compete around California during the spring season

DECA participates in the California State Career Development Conference, Robotics competes in Pinnacles, Science Olympic attends Regionals and Research presents at Synopsys
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin
April 5, 2025
The Pooch Plunge was held on Saturday, March 29 and gave local dogs a fun day in the pools at Blackberry Farms. Photo | Ananya Chaudhary

The City of Cupertino holds the first of two Pooch Plunges of 2025

Cupertino dogs gather for a day in the Blackberry Farm pools
As major insurers pull out or modify their pricing in California, the state’s homeowners worry about potential negative impacts. Photo illustration | Giljoon Lee. Source photos courtesy of Pexels | Used with permission

Wildfire threats cause major home insurers in California to make policy and pricing changes

Many providers are cutting coverage and increasing rates
Giljoon Lee
April 2, 2025
Sophomores Nathan Chang and Riley Chow, one of the two finalist teams, attempt to complete all the ramen on their plate before the other teams. Photo | Giljoon Lee

Leadership hosts first-ever Munch Madness tournament

Students compete in a bracket style food challenge featuring hot dogs, ramen and more
Giljoon Lee and Arshiya Sen
April 2, 2025
Members of El Estoque and El Valedor pose in front of Columbia University's Low Library. Photo courtesy of Rod Satterthwaite | Used with permission

El Estoque wins top national journalism accolade

Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque with highest honor
Stella Petzova, News Editor
April 1, 2025
A Coast Guard representative listens to a student’s question. 

Photo | Amberly Sun

MVHS hosts Career, Vocational and College Fair

The annual fair educated students about job and internship opportunities
Amberly Sun and Aletheia Ju
March 25, 2025
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