The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Advisory: Adult Content

Advisory: Adult Content

Discovering why teenagers watch porn
Jai Uparkar
February 6, 2019
The truth about lying

The truth about lying

Exploring the reasons behind lying and how it changes with age
Claire Wen and Claire Chang
February 6, 2019
A wish remembered: my idolization of Iron Man

A wish remembered: my idolization of Iron Man

How my childhood hero continues to inspire me today
Iman Malik
January 31, 2019
Powers out

Power’s out

Shuvi Jha
January 23, 2019
In his element: 50 questions with Jay Shelton

In his element: 50 questions with Jay Shelton

As part of a new recurring series, El Estoque asks art teacher and yearbook adviser Jay Shelton 50 questions in his classroom
Jai Uparkar, Chelsea Wong, and Claire Chang
January 21, 2019
Members of Mock Trial gather to take a picture at one of their many competitions where they fight a fake case against other schools in front of a judge and a panel of attorneys. Photo used with permission of Irene McNelis

Mock Trial: Building a family

Mock Trial officers reflect on their past experiences and reveal what the club means to them
Jasmine Lee and Alyssa Hui
January 20, 2019
On the Road

On the Road

Sophomores share their perspective on their permit.
Elena Khan
January 12, 2019
Fighting fire in the digital age

Fighting fire in the digital age

Seniors Aditya Shah and Sanjana Shah developed a Wildfire Sensor device that has attracted Google’s attention
Swara Tewari and Shivani Gupta
January 2, 2019
Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students

Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students

We selected 10 students from a list of everyone at MVHS using a random number generator, and discovered the stories that make MVHS students who they are
A mix of ethnicities

A mix of ethnicities

Biracial students discuss their blended identities
Katerina Pappas, Rucha Soman, and Chelsea Wong
December 17, 2018
Through the tunnel

Through the tunnel

December 17, 2018
Subtly humorous traits

Subtly humorous traits

Examining Subtle Asian and Curry Traits’ influence on MVHS students
Claire Wen, Ishani Singh
December 16, 2018
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