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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

The Trump Administration announced its control of the White House press pool on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Illustration | Zaid Naqvi

The future of press freedom

The White House tightens control over media access, raising concerns about press freedom, government censorship and the future of transparent journalism
Zaid Naqvi
March 24, 2025
Recreation leader Robert Kaufman and junior Courtney Masli observe the fair. Photo | Erin Liu

IDC and the City of Cupertino hold annual Teen Wellness Fair

The fair aims to provide opportunities and mental health resources for teens
Corinna Kuo and Erin Liu
March 23, 2025
Senior and foundation student Andres Zavala Zavala poses for a photo with their family, Foundation Board Member Rita Allen and Foundation President Eva Pang.

FUHSD holds its annual board meeting recognizing MVHS students and staff

Employees, student groups, retirees and outstanding students are honored for their contributions to the MVHS community
Jami Lim and Katrina Lin
March 16, 2025
A sheriff monitors students while blocking the entrance to the bus circle with his car. Photo | Zaid Naqvi

BREAKING: MVHS receives threats, prompting early dismissal and the cancellation of Career Day

Emails warning students and staff of bombs on campus mark the third set of threatening emails in the 2024-2025 school year
Liz Liu and Zaid Naqvi
March 14, 2025
Local activist and speaker at the rally Cassandra Magana speaks about the disparities women of color currently face. 
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Together We Will holds its first International Women’s Day rally

Sally Lieber, Chair of the State Board of Equalization, and Idarose Sylvester, founder Together We Will, host their first International Women's Day rally
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Junior Kyoto Nishikawa performs "First Suite in Eb for Military Band" in the second part of the concert. Photo | Melody Lin

MVHS Music Department holds its ‘Beyond the Planets’ concert

Symphonic, Concert Band and Philharmonic Orchestra perform the second day of a two-day program
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin
March 10, 2025
Junior cellist Elspeth Luu and senior cellist Robin Yoon hold their bows up, signifying the end of a piece. Photo | Angela Poon

Monta Vista Orchestra holds opening night of ‘Beyond the Planets’ concert

Showcasing the music of Gustav Holst, the concert also included the first solo performance of Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” by a freshman
Angela Poon and Aletheia Ju
March 10, 2025
Illustration | Alethia Ju

Environmental Crisis

Exploring the reciprocal impacts of wildfires on policy.
Take our February News Quiz

Take our February News Quiz

Test your knowledge of key events last month
Zaid Naqvi and Stella Petzova
March 9, 2025
The Department of Education announced that Title IX would be reverted back to a 2020 version on Jan. 31. Illustration | Stella Petzova

Department of Education reverses Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students

The MVHS community reflects on LGBTQ+ safety following the reversal of Title IX protections
Meghna Dixit and Stella Petzova
March 9, 2025

Band holds KMS exchange concert in the auditorium

MVHS and Kennedy Middle School bands join forces to present a combined performance
Corinna Kuo and Erin Liu
March 8, 2025
Trump's presidential directives have upended many aspects of the U.S. government in recent months. Illustration | Erin Liu

Executive breakdown

A brief overview of Trump's 2025 presidential directives
Erin Liu and Alan Tai
March 6, 2025
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