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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

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li April 17, 2024

Duke University made the decision to stop giving its applicant’s essays a numerical rating as a part of its holistic review for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. The decision was made to combat the rise...

Beyond the birds and the bees

Beyond the birds and the bees

Anika Bhandarkar and Shannon Yu April 15, 2024

Your first period is a difficult one to forget. Whether you were excited at the sign of growth and womanhood, plagued by fear at the bleeding, or simply exasperated by its inconvenience, menstruation likely...

Sophomore Vivana Dave attempts a synchronized dive along side another diver while two of her teammates converse in the hot tub. Photo courtesy of Vivana Dave | Used with permission

The delight of diving

Leah Desai, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The thought of hitting her head began to fill sophomore Vivana Dave’s body with nervousness and worry as she stepped up on the board to attempt an inward dive for the first time. However, she made the...

Fit the vibe

Varun Singh, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

World History and AP Macroeconomics teacher Scott Victorine recalls sitting in the car with his grandmother listening to the Beatles together. He finds this a distinctly impactful moment in his childhood....

Senior Leo Matsumoto swims the 200-yard IM with a time of 25.62 seconds.

Swim defeats Fremont High School 181.5-153.5

Niveda Hari and Liz Liu April 3, 2024

Varsity Swim defeated Fremont High School on Thursday, March 28 with a score of 181.5 to 153.5. Varsity Girls won against FHS 97.5-69.5 while Varsity Boys tied 84-84. Sophomore Nandini Karthik says...

The consequences of cancellation

The consequences of cancellation

Pranati Kotamraju March 13, 2024

A recurring pattern of fake tears, dramatic sighs and a PR written apology. Due to the influx of apology videos, sophomore Samuel Teo has become all too familiar with this rehearsed routine, which is a...

Junior and Mixed Doubles player Max Lin serves the birdie in the first set.

Varsity Badminton loses against Saratoga High School 18-12

Trisha Sannappanavar and Manas Kottakota March 9, 2024

Varsity Badminton fell 18-12 to Saratoga High School in a close game on Thursday, March 7. Boys Singles won all three of its games while Girls Singles lost all of its games, earning MVHS six points in...

FUHSD revamps recycling

FUHSD revamps recycling

Aletheia Ju, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

FUHSD started a student-run paper recycling program on Feb. 7 as part of a larger initiative, led by the FUHSD Climate Collective, to promote recycling at all five schools in the district. The program...

A walk in the museum

A walk in the museum

Kalyani Puthenpurayil February 2, 2024
Art 2-4 and Studio Art classes take a trip to the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco
TBH...

TBH…

Ananda Singh and Lillian Wang January 26, 2024
MVHS students share their texting habits and styles
Senior and captain Carolyn Ruan passes the ball past an HHS defender to a teammate.

Girls Basketball beats Homestead High School 68-39 in an away game

Daphne Huang January 24, 2024
Matadors dominate the game throughout all four quarters

Holiday on main street

Aidan Ruan December 10, 2023

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