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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

Freshmen Sheltered Biology class | Featured photo

My new country’s trip

My journey of transferring from the ELD class to mainstream classes
Subin Ko
May 28, 2025
Though it can be uncomfortable at first to share our struggles with others, self-censorship among friends ultimately cuts us off from those most willing to help. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa

The ‘C-word’

How my mom's refusal to say the word "cancer" taught me the importance of asking for help
Sophia D’Sa
May 26, 2025
Students and teachers have to work together to form a relationship that is appropriate for both parties. Illustration | Canva

Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close

El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
May 25, 2025
My clown car home taught me how to be a kid. Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Clown car home

How my previous home has shaped the way I approach my identity
Kathryn Foo
May 25, 2025
At 18, you’re supposed to be an adult—but it doesn’t always feel that way.

Adult things

Turning 18 changes everything, and yet hardly anything at all
Alyssa Yang
May 24, 2025
Freshmen begin the dissection during the second week of March, finishing up the unit in the middle of May. ILLUSTRATION | MEGHA MUMMANENI

The annual freshman pig dissection brings up strong emotions about its ethicality

MVHS students and staff reflect on their perspective of science curriculum dissections
Those who are have legal security must recognize their privilege and stand up for those under the Trump administration's attacks. Illustration | Ellie Wang

Staff Editorial: Stand up, speak out

People with legal citizenship need to be more proactive in protecting those threatened by the Trump administration’s recent immigration policy
Editorial Board
May 24, 2025
In light of the Trump Administration's massive funding overhauls, the future of research is uncertain. Photo Illustration | Jonah Chang and Radhika Dharmapurikar

Funding cuts under the Trump Administration limit student research opportunities

Scientists, educators and students are bracing for the long-term consequences of Trump's research plan
The Trump administration's restrictive policies on immigration make international travel for non-U.S. citizens more difficult. Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski

Travel under Trump: How Trump’s immigration policy is impacting the MVHS community’s summer travel plans

International travel plans are being deferred due to concerns about Trump’s aggressive immigration actions
The people I have surrounded myself with over the past four years have equipped me with exactly what I need to tackle the demands of college
Photo | Sophia D'Sa

Proactive preparation

My loved ones have prepared me to tackle the demands of college
Anika Bhandarkar
May 23, 2025
Photo Illustration | Samuel Teo

Finding belonging

Learning to adapt to a new culture helped me find both my voice and my community
Samuel Teo
May 23, 2025
Many students have already decided where they are going to college. However, not all have decided whether or not to share their decision. Photo | Elizabeth Yang

Admit it.

MVHS students and staff discuss the choices of sharing college acceptances and decisions
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