Skip to Main Content
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

Aprameya Rupanagunta

Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer

Aprameya (also goes by Apru) is a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. When she isn’t unnecessarily stressing over school, Apru enjoys listening to all kinds of music, reading books and rewatching Gilmore Girls.

All content by Aprameya Rupanagunta
Local activist and speaker at the rally Cassandra Magana speaks about the disparities women of color currently face. 
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Together We Will holds its first International Women’s Day rally

Sally Lieber, Chair of the State Board of Equalization, and Idarose Sylvester, founder Together We Will, host their first International Women's Day rally
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Sophomore and boys doubles player Jeremy Li lunges to hit the birdie.  Photo | Vaishnavi Katukam

Varsity Badminton falls to Milpitas High School 19-11

Despite many close matches, MVHS ultimately loses to MHS
Politicians often paint DEI as harmful to society, creating misconceptions around what is meant to be a tool that promotes a stronger community. 
Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta and Amberly Sun

Privileged MVHS students need to realize what DEI truly means

MVHS students may misunderstand DEI due to their financial backgrounds
Aprameya Rupanagunta and Amberly Sun
March 3, 2025
Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Voters need to stop basing their ballot on a single issue

Single-issue voting is a harmful mindset that can continue to harm our democracy
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Co-President Juliana Therese Banes presents at an FSU meeting. Photo | Samika Bhatkar

Filipino Student Union fosters a community for MVHS’s Filipino students

Co-Presidents Jamie Garcia and Juliana Therese Banes promote Filipino culture in a sparsely Filipino-populated environment
Samika Bhatkar and Aprameya Rupanagunta
January 26, 2025
Students and Staff analyze the effects of a Eurocentric view of world history. Photo Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Encompassing the globe

Teachers and students at MVHS analyze the Eurocentric views in the World History curriculum and its effects on students
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
MVHS teachers and students with their family and friends in their home country and the U.S. Photos courtesy of Jiwoon Hong and Shozo Shimazaki | Used with permission

The strength in diversity

Teachers and students at MVHS discuss their experiences with cultural inclusivity in the Bay Area
Photo illustration | Stella Petzova

Election 2024

Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
Photos by Gage Skidmore | CC by-SA 2.0

A Timeline of the 2024 Presidential Election

A reflection on key events during Harris and Trump’s 2024 presidential campaigns
Dylan Nguyen and Aprameya Rupanagunta
October 29, 2024
Sam Liccardo (left) and Evan Low (right) are running to represent California's 16th District.

Democrats run for Congress in California’s 16th District

Sam Liccardo and Evan Low are running to represent Silicon Valley
Stella Petzova and Aprameya Rupanagunta
October 26, 2024
The AP U.S. History, AP Biology and AP Computer Science A Exams are all set to be digital in 2025.

College Board transitions 28 AP Exams to a digital format

Students and teachers discuss the impacts of AP Exams going digital
Stella Petzova and Aprameya Rupanagunta
September 20, 2024
Hozier opens the show with “De Shelby (Part 1)” with visuals of stars.

The ‘Unreal Unearth’ tour immortalizes Hozier’s legacy

Hozier’s ‘Unreal Unearth’ tour exceeds expectations with powerful vocals and incredible musicality
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Load More Stories