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

Amrita Arun

March 24, 2023

As senior Amrita Arun entered her pre-teen years, she started noticing curls in her hair, which surprised her — she had had straight hair since she was born. She learned that her mother’s and grandmother’s...

My boring family

My boring family

Gauri Manoj March 24, 2023
How I learned to appreciate my parents’ busy lifestyles

AJ

March 23, 2023

It was a dare from their brother that prompted senior AJ to chop off their long strands of dyed hair. When their hair was longer, they would occasionally dye it pink, purple and other colors — it...

Chandril Banerjee

March 23, 2023

Standing between his older and younger brother with their wisps of wavy and straight hair, freshman Chandril Banerjee seemed to stand out with his short, springy curls. In family photos, all eyes appeared...

Artem Savchenko

March 23, 2023

Interested classmates reach out their hands to touch sophomore Artem Savchenko’s hair which at the moment was cut short with an airplane design, and stripes along the sides, but longer on the top....

Max Frazier

March 23, 2023

Vibrantly beaming from his head, junior Max Frazier immediately noticed the bright red strands of hair that lay atop his head in his baby photos. As he grew older, the color of his hair “calmed down...

Exploring the effect of CAASPP on FUHSD students and staff

Exploring the effect of CAASPP on FUHSD students and staff

Jisha Rajala and Eshika Tiwari March 19, 2023

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress is a standardized assessment taken annually by students from third to eighth grade and in their junior year of high school. Every year,...

Behind the Scenes: Singing Valentines

Behind the Scenes: Singing Valentines

Kripa Mayureshwar and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury March 8, 2023
Exploring the process behind putting together Singing Valentines
Countdown to Spring: MVHS Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High

Countdown to Spring: MVHS’ Late Winter Events Keep Spirits High

Kicking off the second semester with this year's takes on annual events run by the MVHS community: drama, singing, and dance take the stage. Ranging from pre-production to the live events, this package...

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Jiya Singh March 2, 2023
How vlogging brought me closer to myself
Just me myself and I

Just me myself and I

Vincent Zhao February 26, 2023
Exploring the bright side of not being in a relationship
Graphic | Vincent Zhao

A gamble for love

Anika Bhandarkar and Irene Tang February 17, 2023
How students plan to continue or end their relationships after high school
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