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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 a crowd of people with similar beliefs, one person chooses to be different and break away from the toxic cycle dubbed 'jumping on the bandwagon.' Illustration | Sana Karkhanis

‘Jumping on the bandwagon’ leads to ignorant beliefs

We need to break free from the toxic cycle that lures audiences into agreeing with popular ideas and hinders the development of personal opinions
Meghna Dixit and Sana Karkhanis
January 27, 2025
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a lazy person

I’m learning to take breaks and embrace laziness
Jonah Chang
January 27, 2025
Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li

Our own frequency

The toxic cultural fixation on vocal fry and uptalk disproportionately target women
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Aletheia Ju
December 13, 2024
The second 2024 presidential debate sparked discussion on social media about President-elect Donald Trump’s statement about Haitian immigrants. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior

People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
Vaishnavi Katukam and Asha Wojciechowski
December 9, 2024
Illustration | Amberly Sun

Staff Editorial: Decision of a lifetime

Students should remain informed about the implementation of federal policies post-election
Editorial Board
December 8, 2024
Illustration | Erin Liu

Bridging the gap in the understanding of AVID

The AVID program is consistently underrepresented and misunderstood at MVHS
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Erin Liu
December 8, 2024
Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary

Unnecessary holiday consumption has long-term impacts that outweigh its short-term appreciation

Holidays tend to increase overconsumption rates through “holiday sales,” resulting in a focus on temporary, unsustainable traditions
Ananya Chaudhary and Zaid Naqvi
December 7, 2024
A look into controversial school rules students have experienced and staff have enforced

A look into controversial school rules students have experienced and staff have enforced

The MVHS community differs in its views of classroom norms
Megha Mummaneni
December 6, 2024
Illustrations by Canva | Free use image from Pexels

Boy moms on TikTok foster a lack of emotional maturity in young men

These mothers enable tired stereotypes and force exploitation onto their sons
Suhana Mahabal
December 6, 2024
Students often use their computers to replace their phones during class, voiding the purpose of the cell phone ban. | Photo by Niveda Hari

2026 cell phone ban sparks uncertainty about cell phone usage in MVHS classrooms

Students and staff explore the potential impacts of AB3216 on how technology is used in MVHS classrooms
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
December 6, 2024
Students should not have to sacrifice cultural ingredients and flavors in the name of eating healthier. Photo Illustration | Anika Bhandarkar

MVHS students do not see adequate representation of their ethnic foods on social media

We must learn how to eat healthy without sacrificing our cultural values
Anika Bhandarkar
December 6, 2024
Students and Staff analyze the effects of a Eurocentric view of world history. Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Encompassing the globe

Teachers and students at MVHS analyze the Eurocentric views in the World History curriculum and its effects on students
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
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