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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
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High School Hacks changes male-centric hackathon culture

Amrutha Dorai
January 27, 2014

Pulse: Black Friday

Amrutha Dorai
November 28, 2013
Changes to Student Board aim to increase awareness of PTSA

Changes to Student Board aim to increase awareness of PTSA

Amrutha Dorai
October 1, 2013

Summer Never Ends dance, held Aug. 30, aimed to foster welcoming environment

Amrutha Dorai
September 5, 2013
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office searches for missing person

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office searches for missing person

Amrutha Dorai
May 30, 2013
Students win first place at California Association of Teachers of English writing contest

Students win first place at California Association of Teachers of English writing contest

Amrutha Dorai
May 3, 2013
JEA and NSPA host Spring National High School Journalism Convention on April 25 to April 28

JEA and NSPA host Spring National High School Journalism Convention on April 25 to April 28

Amrutha Dorai
April 26, 2013

What we learned from #hsjSF

Amrutha Dorai
April 26, 2013
The 2012-2013 STAR Test Security Affidavit provides guidelines for how the examination should be administered. This week, a few MVHS students posted photographs of testing materials online, violating protocol. Source: Startest.org

Testing breach instigates concern for consequences school may face

Amrutha Dorai
April 11, 2013
Stanford University graduate student Shengya Cao speaks at the Future Practicing Physicians Network meeting on April 8. Cao was one of four guest speakers who presented on the research being conducted at the Straight Lab at Stanford University. Photo by Amrutha Dorai.

Future Practicing Physicians Network hosts Stanford University guest speakers

Amrutha Dorai
April 10, 2013
A photograph of Campus Supervisor Ruben Delgado is posted on a sign near the tennis courts, where the custodial staff has planted flowers in his memory. Delgado died March 23 of a heart attack, and students and staff have planned memorial services and other dedications. Photo by Amrutha Dorai.

Students and faculty commemorate Ruben Delgado

Amrutha Dorai
March 30, 2013
To Protect & To Serve

To Protect & To Serve

Amrutha Dorai
March 19, 2013
Student group advances to finals of Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge

Student group advances to finals of Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge

Amrutha Dorai
March 19, 2013
Cure Cancer Cafe both entertaining and beneficial

Cure Cancer Cafe both entertaining and beneficial

Amrutha Dorai
March 12, 2013
Getting ready to say goodbye

Getting ready to say goodbye

Amrutha Dorai
February 15, 2013
Annual county chess tournament hosted at MVHS Feb. 2

Annual county chess tournament hosted at MVHS Feb. 2

Amrutha Dorai
February 7, 2013
Navy SEALs storm the compound housing Osama bin Laden in “Zero Dark Thirty,” wide released Jan. 11. The film benefits from Kathryn Bigelow’s unflinching direction and realistic portrayal of difficult topics such as torture and death. Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Movie: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ strikingly truthful and thrilling

Amrutha Dorai
January 9, 2013
Senior Sarah Baxter, playing Hollywood starlet Rose La Tou in Advanced Drama’s “The Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss,” speaks to senior Kate Mulligan’s Detective Jessica Maples as audience members watch. “Cobra’s Kiss” was performed in an interactive format, with the audience seated all around the action, similar to the “Shakesperience” produced by Drama earlier this year. Photo used with permission of Kim Saunders.

Drama: Murder mystery absorbs and delights with interactive setup

Amrutha Dorai
December 17, 2012
Source of threats could face fines, prison time if caught

Source of threats could face fines, prison time if caught

Amrutha Dorai
December 13, 2012
Creating the connection

Creating the connection

Amrutha Dorai
November 19, 2012
28th Assembly District candidates Chad Walsh and Paul Fong debate at “Pizza and Politics,” hosted at Cupertino City Hall by the Cupertino Teen Commission and the Saratoga Youth Commission. At the event, high school students had a chance to interact with and ask questions to local politicians. Photo by Namrata Ramani.

Students interact with local politicians at “Pizza and Politics”

Amrutha Dorai
November 2, 2012
The President Lincoln seen in Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” in theaters Nov. 9, bears a shocking resemblance to the Lincoln of history. Not only does actor Daniel Day-Lewis look exactly like his subject, he also brings great gravity and grace to the role. Photo taken from DreamWorks II Distribution Co.

MOVIE: Moving ‘Lincoln’ tips hat to the 16th president

Amrutha Dorai
October 31, 2012
VIDEO: JSA mock presidential debate held Oct. 19

VIDEO: JSA mock presidential debate held Oct. 19

Amrutha Dorai
October 26, 2012
Cracking the code

Cracking the code

Amrutha Dorai
October 22, 2012
VIDEO: Annual Cupertino Carnival held Oct. 12 to 14

VIDEO: Annual Cupertino Carnival held Oct. 12 to 14

Amrutha Dorai
October 21, 2012
VIDEO: Roots Christian Club hosts “See You at the Pole”

VIDEO: Roots Christian Club hosts “See You at the Pole”

Amrutha Dorai
October 1, 2012
MVRT holds demo day Aug. 30

MVRT holds demo day Aug. 30

Amrutha Dorai
September 4, 2012
Cupertino neighborhood celebrates 50th anniversary

Cupertino neighborhood celebrates 50th anniversary

Amrutha Dorai
August 31, 2012
First PTSA meeting of the year held Aug. 28

First PTSA meeting of the year held Aug. 28

Amrutha Dorai
August 30, 2012
Class of 2016 officers announced

Class of 2016 officers announced

Amrutha Dorai
August 29, 2012
Most MVHS students had rarely, if ever, used the Infinite Campus login prior to Aug. 1. However, news regarding the leaked 2012-2013 schedules quickly spread by mouth and social media, allowing students who logged in within the 20-hour period to view their schedules — and the teachers they would have. Screenshot by Alexandria Poh.

Schedules accidentally posted early on Infinite Campus

Amrutha Dorai
August 23, 2012
Congressman Mike Honda visits MVHS with focus on STEM

Congressman Mike Honda visits MVHS with focus on STEM

Amrutha Dorai
May 28, 2012
DRAMA: Student-produced “Amelia Earhart” soars high

DRAMA: Student-produced “Amelia Earhart” soars high

Amrutha Dorai
May 8, 2012
Purple and Gold Awards held May 2

Purple and Gold Awards held May 2

Amrutha Dorai
May 5, 2012
Over 700 students participate in Bike/Walk to School Day

Over 700 students participate in Bike/Walk to School Day

Amrutha Dorai
May 5, 2012
Connecting the dots

Connecting the dots

Amrutha Dorai
April 9, 2012
Final Explore Careers! spotlights Business & Other Careers

Final Explore Careers! spotlights Business & Other Careers

Amrutha Dorai
March 19, 2012
Wrestling Revolution

Wrestling Revolution

Amrutha Dorai
March 12, 2012
Students reach finals of Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge

Students reach finals of Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge

Amrutha Dorai
March 11, 2012
Wrestling team met with mixed results at CCS

Wrestling team met with mixed results at CCS

Amrutha Dorai
March 2, 2012
Senior Kevin Bishop stands with his father, Cary Bishop, and his coaches, Mike Dudley (far right) and Willy Harmatz (far left). Kevin Bishop signed a contract to run for Stanford University’s Cross Country team starting next fall in a small ceremony at the conference room of the office. Photo by Margaret Lin.

Senior Kevin Bishop recruited to run for Stanford University

Amrutha Dorai
February 5, 2012
Throwdown with Coach Klemm

Throwdown with Coach Klemm

Amrutha Dorai
December 7, 2011
Intramural Dodgeball Nov. 22: Teachers vs. students

Intramural Dodgeball Nov. 22: Teachers vs. students

Amrutha Dorai
November 29, 2011
Color Guard still spins onward

Color Guard still spins onward

Amrutha Dorai
November 9, 2011
Aspiring authors team up to take on NaNoWriMo

Aspiring authors team up to take on NaNoWriMo

Amrutha Dorai
November 1, 2011
Music: Coldplay’s new ‘Mylo Xyloto’ gets a ‘Major Minus’

Music: Coldplay’s new ‘Mylo Xyloto’ gets a ‘Major Minus’

Amrutha Dorai
October 28, 2011
Aqui’s identity crisis makes for a great meal

Aqui’s identity crisis makes for a great meal

Amrutha Dorai
September 25, 2011
‘Tha Carter IV’ teaches us all ‘How to Hate’

‘Tha Carter IV’ teaches us all ‘How to Hate’

Amrutha Dorai
September 12, 2011
Princess Innogen (Emily Jordan) reads a very unpleasant letter. As usual in Shakespeare’s plays, a lack of communication and a surplus of misunderstandings play a key role in “Cymbeline.” Photo by Amrutha Dorai.

A formula for the perfect midsummer night

Amrutha Dorai
August 25, 2011
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