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

December 16, 2020

It took us until junior year to discard these “rules.” We started to have opinions about, well, ourselves. What our passions were, what our beliefs were, who we were as people and who we wanted...

Lynbrook High School junior Anton Ouyang discusses his journey to recruitment

Lynbrook High School junior Anton Ouyang discusses his journey to recruitment

Gavin Hung December 11, 2020

While his love for golf is the reason he’s so passionate about it today, Lynbrook High School junior Anton Ouyang was first enticed by the perfectly curated grass on the course. He was initially exposed...

Math teacher Colin Anderson shares fond memories with his students and gives insight in how he remembers student names.

50 Questions with Colin Anderson

Elena Khan and Prisha Tiwari December 7, 2020
In the 11th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Colin Anderson 50 questions.
Dear Peanutbutter

Dear Peanutbutter

Amber Milesi, Staff Writer December 5, 2020
Debating the benefits of owning a dog or cat
Spotifys 2020 wrapped allows students and staff to reflect on their past year in music

All wrapped up

Anushka De, Mikaylah Du, and Shivani Verma December 5, 2020
Discovering the stories behind the songs and artists students and teachers listened to most in 2020
Senior Maddie Lee for the camera at a Sharks game with her family. Photo courtesy of Maddie Lee | Used with permission

This is Sharks Territory

Prisha Tiwari, Staff Writer November 6, 2020
Students and staff share fan experiences with the local San Jose Sharks
Senior Bassam Malik poses with his San Francisco 49ers jersey featuring defensive end Nick Bosa’s number.

Faithful to the bay

Brian Xu November 4, 2020
MVHS Students recount their experiences as fans of the San Francisco 49ers
Senior Connor Nieh attends a Giants game with his family

Let’s Go Giants!

Collin Qian, Sports Editor November 2, 2020

Ever since eighth grade, junior Arthur Chan never leaves for school without wearing his San Francisco Giants cap –– the bright orange outlines of the Giants’ “SF” logo on his head symbolized...

Tang poses for a photo with Curry at Warriors Basketball Camp surrounded by various championship and MVP trophies.

Strength in numbers

Anjali Singh and Anika Sharma November 1, 2020
Students recount their experiences as fans of the Golden State Warriors
Biden and Trump’s plans to minimize the effect of COVID-19 in America

Biden and Trump’s plans to minimize the effect of COVID-19 in America

Nishat Kazi October 27, 2020
How the 2020 presidential candidates are handling or plan to handle COVID-19
Reproductive rights under threat

Reproductive rights under threat

Oishee Misra October 27, 2020
Examining the declining access and restrictions to reproductive healthcare and instances of misogyny at MVHS
2020 Presidential Election integrity concerns

2020 Presidential Election integrity concerns

Neysa Singh October 27, 2020

here has been an increased number of mail-in ballots being sent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequently, a rise of election security concerns. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed...

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