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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Animal Assisted Happiness visits MVHS community

Students crowded in the rally court to spend time with animals to relieve academic stress

MVHS Drama retells classic novels in Retold

Drama students perform three one-act plays in final show of the year
Subin Ko and Corinna Kuo
May 26, 2025
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa

The 41st annual festivity puts on display the beauties of Japan
Jillian Ju and Benjamin Zhang
May 26, 2025
A graph of the UC rankings


Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

UC Merced’s recent R1 classification indicates their sharp growth in rankings

How UC Merced has risen in prestige throughout its 20 years in the UC system
Raj Thapliyal and Isabelle Kok
May 25, 2025
Students affiliated with MVHS Model U.N. accessed unsecured classrooms and stole test materials during the South Bay MUN conference, prompting concerns over academic integrity and school security. Graphic | Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Zaid Naqvi and Canva

Testing theft

Students photograph and take copies of science tests at Model U.N. conference
Illustration | Grace Lin

Making A Splash!

The USC Ice Bucket Challenge seeks to raise awareness around mental health
Grace Lin and Amberly Sun
May 25, 2025
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta

McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Center Open House facilitates engagement and education

Hosts and participants of the Environmental Education Center’s weekly open house emphasize how important it is to connect to the Bay Area community to spread knowledge about the local ecosystem
Senior Gerad Lee is joined by family at the signing ceremony to commemorate his commitment to collegiate athletics. Photo | Eric Zhou

MVHS Athletic Senate holds annual signing ceremony for senior athletes

The event commemorates senior athletes for their commitment to collegiate athletics
Anika Bhandarkar and Eric Zhou
May 24, 2025
Cupertino’s McClellan Terrace Apartments’ sudden purchase presents issues for residents

Cupertino’s McClellan Terrace Apartments’ sudden purchase presents issues for residents

How MVHS community members are impacted by Foothill-De Anza Community’s purchase of the McClellan Terrace Apartments
Owen Liu and Eric Zhou
May 19, 2025
Pope Leo XIV surrounded by different issues that are relevant to the Catholic community. Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Pope Leo XIV is elected as the first American pope

Bay Area residents examine the impacts of the Catholic Church’s shift in leadership
Liz Liu and Aprameya Rupanagunta
May 19, 2025
Schools across the United States navigate the impacts of federal Department of Education budget cuts, affecting school programs and DEI curricula. Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

The possible impacts of the cuts to the Department of Education

Despite federal DOE cuts, FUHSD plans to preserve programs through state laws and local funding
Ellie Wang and Niveda Hari
May 16, 2025
A group of Scouts and scoutmasters gather for a photo. Photo | Suhana Mahabal

Scout-o-Rama in San Jose celebrates local Scouts and Scouting America troops

The festival featured various activities and games and brought together the Silicon Valley Scouting community
Suhana Mahabal
May 13, 2025
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