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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

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
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
Principal Ben Clausnitzer explains the WASC goals to MVHS parents in a WASC goals PTSA reflection session. Photo | Melody Lin

MVHS administration holds a community meeting to follow up on WASC goals

Teachers and parents give feedback on the four goals, which aim to increase student learning and well-being
Lead singer Julia Satterthwaite sings into the mic. Photo | Radhika Dharmapurikar

MVHS journalism adviser Julia Satterthwaite’s band Vida Blues plays at Freewheel Brewing

Vida Blues band performs a two hour setlist covering a variety of songs at Freewheel Brewing
The new CAL FIRE hazard maps, released in February of 2025, have labeled more areas of Cupertino as “very high hazard” wildfire risk zones. Photo Illustration | Kaia Yuan

Cupertino faces rising wildfire risks

Increasing wildfire risks drive local efforts for better wildfire preparedness, safety measures and emergency communication
Arshiya Sen and Kaia Yuan
March 4, 2025
Cupertino Mayor Highlights Community Initiatives at State of the City Address

Cupertino Mayor Highlights Community Initiatives at State of the City Address

Cupertino’s 2025 State of the City address united residents to discuss local initiatives
Trisha Sannappanavar
March 4, 2025
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