![I found my sense of community through Monta Vista Raas](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-5-1200x900.jpg)
From stress to solace
How Monta Vista Raas became a lifeline
![Senior Catherine Chen practices for an upcoming match for MVHS golf team.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2EFD2B4B-6101-4D20-874A-C5224BA84BAC.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 24: Catherine Chen
Catherine Chen talks about her journey in golf
![Student writers use a variety of methods for planning their novels, from braindumping on sticky notes to simply storing ideas in their minds.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AN-OPEN-BOOK-1-1200x800.png)
An open book
Student authors share the writing process behind their novels
Practice makes permanent
The MV Dance Team prepares for shows and competition season
![Junior Clara Fan prepares to make another attempt in her high jump event at the Saint Francis Track and Field Invitational, with her lucky tape wrapped around her left wrist.
Photo courtesy of Clara Fan | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5556-2-1200x800.jpeg)
Superstitions
Examining MVHS athletes pre-game rituals and good luck tokens
Filling my own shoes
Examining how my brother leaving for college affected me
![In August 2023, the choir room was still undergoing construction. | Photo by Giljoon Lee](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/con-27-1200x800.jpg)
Deconstructing construction
Breaking down school construction projects and how they impact MVHS staff
![Protection against school violence](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OpinionMulti2-1-790x900.png)
Protection against school violence
Examining how we can prevent student shooters from doing the unthinkable
![Protecting ourselves](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-371-900x506.png)
Protecting ourselves
Taking a look at how students protect different facets of their lives
![From farm to table](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-23-at-9.31.28-AM-900x900.png)
From farm to table
Exploring the processes and people behind the food we eat at MVHS
![A Day in the Life: Student Food Distributors](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-17-at-9.06.27-PM-900x506.png)
A Day in the Life: Student Food Distributors
Exploring the behind the scenes, the benefits, and challenges of student food distributors.
![Anjali Jariwala wrote Why We Eat With Our Hands as a gift to her daughter, Nyla.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WWEWOH-Nyla-103-900x600.jpg)
“Why We Eat with Our Hands” by Anjali Jariwala is a necessary addition to all childrens’ bookshelves
Exploring the message behind Monica Jariwala’s sister’s new book
![Kenneth Gan poses with his pet python Udon in his classroom.
Photo by Abha Dash](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-10-at-10.10.00-PM-900x745.png)
Animal Love
Exploring teachers’ pets and the impact they have on them
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/50-Fresh-Faces-1-900x720.png)
50 fresh faces
The Class of 2026 shares its initial thoughts about MVHS
![CHS senior Rohan Tirumala went to UC Davis Young Scholars Program to learn more about medicine. Photo courtesy of Rohan Tirumala.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-08-at-10.45.18-PM.png)
“The grind never stops”
FUHSD students continue their learning at summer programs