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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

In the winter, we get less than 12 hours of sunlight, which can have subtle effects on our mood. Graphic | Jillian Ju

That’s so phasic

Shifting the way we address seasonal depression
Jillian Ju
December 3, 2024
Photo Illustration | Erin Liu

Um yeah, so like…

Increased usage of filler words has made being uncertain the standard
Erin Liu and Elizabeth Yang
December 2, 2024

Negative is the new normal

We need to address the normalization of negativity in everyday conversation in the MVHS community and take initiative to create a more positive environment
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Meghna Dixit
December 1, 2024
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As a rule follower

I’m learning to trust my own judgment
Jonah Chang
December 1, 2024
My campaign group participating in a session of Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons helped me make deeper connections with my friend groups

How I used and improved my leadership skills to bring out the concealed personality traits of my friends
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
A planner details the week's events, emphasizing the hurdles of school life at MVHS. Photo | Zaid Naqvi

New mandatory courses limit exposure and expression through electives

Required Health, Ethnic Studies and Financial Literacy courses will limit flexibility in elective enrollment while diminishing opportunity for personal interests
Zaid Naqvi
November 3, 2024
Denying students the right to vote in school board elections removes their voices from key issues. Illustration | Grace Lin

Staff Editorial: Students should be allowed to vote in FUHSD board elections

Restricting students from voting prevents them from having a say in the policies that directly affect their education and well-being
Editorial Board
November 3, 2024
Tinfoil hats have been a symbol to represent paranoia conspiracy theorists have. The hats are worn with the belief that they will protect the brain from electromagnetic fields or mind control.   Photo Illustration | Samika Bhatkar

Rumor has it

MVHS students and staff discuss the role of conspiracy theories in their lives
Samika Bhatkar and Radhika Dharmapurikar
November 2, 2024
Common terms typically associated with relationships can become toxic when not used appropriately.

What the ick?

MVHS students reflect on the implications of toxic relationship terms
Megha Mummaneni and Archana Venkatesan
October 31, 2024
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li

Behind the punchline

Jokes about sexual harassment trivialize the issue
Jonah Chang and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
October 29, 2024
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