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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

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
Assistant Principal Janice Chen gets recognized at a FUHSD Board meeting for her new position. Janice Chen | Used with permission.

MVHS Assistant Principal Janice Chen is appointed the new principal of Lynbrook High School

After seven years as assistant principal at MVHS, Janice Chen will begin her new position as principal of LHS in the 2025-2026 academic year
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Former El Estoque Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai sits in shock alongside journalism adviser Julia Satterthwaite after winning National Journalist of the Year for 2025. Photo | Chris Waugaman

Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association

Alongside Tai’s accolade, El Estoque magazine and website earns recognition with four other national awards
Kathryn Foo and Ethan Kellogg
May 4, 2025
Junior Gillie Ross uses her hands to paddle the Class of 2026 boat. Photo | Melody Lin

Class of 2026 earn a victory in the Boat Battle

Students face off in the MVHS pool on self-constructed boats
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin and Erin Liu
May 3, 2025
The News Literacy Project aims to bring media literacy education to high school students across the nation. Graphic | Amberly Sun

FUHSD library teachers bring the News Literacy Project to the district

FUHSD to receive $30,000 for advancing media literacy education
Eric Zhou
April 22, 2025
ATU Local 265 members, who are employed by VTA, went on strike for 17 days, disrupting community members’ commutes. Source images courtesy of Pexels. Photo illustration | Giljoon Lee

ATU Local 265 strike halts VTA services amid contract dispute

A court ruling ends the strike before the Amalgamated Transit Union and VTA come to an agreement, ruling is upheld against April 11 appeal
Giljoon Lee and Varun Singh
April 21, 2025
Phase 2A of the Stevens Creek Bike Project will extend concrete biking barriers from Wolfe to De Anza. Illustration | Kaia Yuan

Phase 2 of Stevens Creek Bike Project to begin shortly

This phase focuses on increasing bike safety infrastructure from Wolfe to De Anza
Arshiya Sen and Kaia Yuan
April 21, 2025
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
Parents discuss at the PTSA meeting in the Student Union

MVHS PTSA meets in the Student Union for monthly meeting

The agenda includes budget decisions and student representatives for next year
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
April 13, 2025
A look into changes in transportation. Photo Illustration | Giljoon Lee

On the go

A look at how local transit strikes, infrastructure updates and city planning are redefining how we move
Photo Illustrations | Stella Petzova

Take our March News Quiz

Test your knowledge on key events last month
Aprameya Rupanagunta, News Editor
April 11, 2025
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
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