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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

Arshiya Sen

Arshiya Sen, News Editor

Arshiya is currently a senior and staff writer at El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies with her friends, and baking with her brother.

 

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Riddhi Shedge presents her skills in front of a panel of judges at the Ozawa Cup International Karate Tournament in 2022 | Photo by Riddhi Shedge, Used with permission

Time out! Ep. 31: Riddhi Shedge

Riddhi Shedge delves into her motivations to pursue karate
Arshiya Sen and Trisha Sannappanavar
December 12, 2024
Students can face severe repercussions from what may be seen as a prank email. Graphic | Arshiya Sen

Jail time

Explaining the potential legal and school punishments for students who make threats to schools
Arshiya Sen and Arjun Dhruv
December 9, 2024
Senior Ninad Suresh prepares to shoot as an opponent attempts to block.

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt High School 75-24

Matadors continue to dominate in the preseason
Trisha Sannappanavar and Arshiya Sen
December 8, 2024
Freshman Chloe Tsai approaches a golden labradoodle as students surround the dog. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Leadership hosts annual Furry Friends

Students interact with pets to de-stress before finals week
Arshiya Sen and Eshika Tiwari
December 6, 2024
Photo illustration | Stella Petzova

Election 2024

Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
Current and former MV students reflect on their experiences as new voters. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Voters of Monta Vista

New voters at MVHS share their perspectives on their vote
Vaishnavi Katukam and Arshiya Sen
October 27, 2024
MVHS and Saratoga High School football players go head-to-head in the Homecoming game on Oct. 4.

Ambulance called on field after injury during Homecoming game

MVHS staff members and students respond to the on-field crisis
Arshiya Sen and Giljoon Lee
October 14, 2024
Junior Vaishnavi Katukam cools herself off by drinking some water

Cupertino faces record-setting temperatures

October welcomes the hottest temperatures of 2024
Trisha Sannappanavar and Arshiya Sen
October 9, 2024
Olympics Takeaways

Olympics Takeaways

67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it
Graphic by Arshiya Sen

Leave the trash on the field

Students and staff share their opinions regarding trash talking at the 2024 Olympics and their own experiences with it
Ananda Singh and Arshiya Sen
September 28, 2024
Senior Varsha Iyengar stands ready to receive a serve.

Varsity Girls Tennis wins 7-0 against Palo Alto High School

Matadors keep their winning streak during their second game of the season
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
September 27, 2024
Anya Walia, third to the left, stands with the dive team. Photo courtesy of Anya Walia | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 23: Anya Walia

Anya Walia provides insight on her swim and dive career
Graphic by Leah Desai

Artistic ambitions

From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes
"A Film to Remember" by Tanisha Sood

Painting the right picture

MVHS students and alum explain how they use art to express their identities and experiences
Arshiya Sen and Alan Tai
May 21, 2024
Creating culture

Creating culture

From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
Mixed feelings

Mixed feelings

MVHS students reflect on the struggles of balancing multiple cultures
Kathryn Foo and Arshiya Sen
April 13, 2024
Mr. Holaday assisting his student with their AP literature essay

Let Men HEAL

The underrepresentation of men in health, education, administration and literacy jobs and how to close the gap
The "Bleachers" album cover featuring Jack Antonoff posing in front of a car. Photo by Alex Lockett.

‘Bleachers’ serves as a blast from the past

Combining modern themes with old-school musicality, Bleachers self-titled album serves as a sensory clash
Trisha Sannappanavar and Arshiya Sen
March 17, 2024
Work hard, play hard

Work hard, play hard

The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
Graphic by Leah Desai

Puzzles Paradise

MVHS students reflect on playing digitized versions of puzzle games
Leah Desai and Arshiya Sen
March 8, 2024
Students who performed in the skits wore superhero and villain costumes as part of the Dual Rally's theme.

Leadership holds Dual Rally before February break

A lights-out themed rally features a dual-style class competition
Arshiya Sen, Arushi Singh, and Mihir Vishwarupe
February 18, 2024
Off to the games

Off to the games

The 2024 Paris Olympics includes skateboarding, breaking, climbing and surfing
Ethan Eisler and Arshiya Sen
January 24, 2024
Senior Pranai Raina keeps up with an opposing player.

Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Evergreen High School 5-1

The Matadors secure the win despite a stalemated first half
Aaryan Sharma, Pranati Kotamraju, and Arshiya Sen
December 14, 2023
Prisha Balan dances during her Arangetram on Aug. 26, 2023. Photo courtesy of Prisha Balan | Used with permission.

Time Out! Ep. 10: Prisha Balan

Exploring how Prisha Balan’s journey with Bharatanatyam has impacted her life
Stephanie Zhang and Arshiya Sen
December 2, 2023
Outside exterior of Peet's Coffee shop at Saratoga

Unwrapping seasonal menu items at Peet’s Coffee

Reviewing new special additions for the Christmas season menu
13 spooky halloween costumes

13 spooky halloween costumes

Students share how they prepared to dress up for Halloween
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
November 4, 2023
Graphic by Lillian Wang

Evolution of book culture

Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed

Dance the night away

Journeying through MVHS students Homecoming experience this year
Arshiya Sen and Trisha Sannappanavar
October 20, 2023
South Bay Robotics gears up for its first season

[Video] South Bay Robotics gears up for its first season

Exploring how Nirbhay Saluja started a robotics team from his garage
Arshiya Sen, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
In August 2023, the choir room was still undergoing construction. | Photo by Giljoon Lee

Deconstructing construction

Breaking down school construction projects and how they impact MVHS staff
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