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
All content by Cynthia Mao
Baseball CCS: Lancers throw perfect game to end Matador season

Baseball CCS: Lancers throw perfect game to end Matador season

Cynthia Mao
May 21, 2013
Volleyball: Matadors come back from two sets down to win on senior night

Volleyball: Matadors come back from two sets down to win on senior night

Cynthia Mao
May 15, 2013
Campus Supervisor Ruben Delgado dies

Campus Supervisor Ruben Delgado dies

Cynthia Mao
March 24, 2013
Dog park could be constructed on corner of Villa Real and Mary Avenue

Dog park could be constructed on corner of Villa Real and Mary Avenue

Cynthia Mao
March 17, 2013

Interested in joining El Estoque next year?

Cynthia Mao
March 8, 2013
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front page linked image

Cynthia Mao
February 15, 2013
Special education students, seniors Justin Quigley and William Tan and junior Daniel Fairbairn, stand with job coaches Syvees Sazon and Tina Volzing. Under the coaches' guidance, these students spend brunch and lunch serving food and helping out in the cafeteria, and they look forward to the anticipated change. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Students help out behind the counter

Cynthia Mao
February 15, 2013
Police car stops in the of intersection of Bubb Road and McClellan Road. The police blocked off entrances into MVHS because of reported bomb threat. Photo by Joyce Varma.

UPDATE: Bomb threat on Dec. 13

Cynthia Mao
December 13, 2012
Junior Donovan Phua (right) chats with junior Karen Tseng at first day of the Link freshman finals study session on Dec. 3. All 120 Link Leaders have signed up to tutor freshman in preparation for finals, which begin Dec. 18. Photo by Margaret Lin.

Link Leaders team up with freshmen to study for finals

Cynthia Mao
December 5, 2012
Catharsis in the kitchen

Catharsis in the kitchen

Cynthia Mao
November 19, 2012
MUSIC: ‘(III)’ expands Crystal Castles’ electronic roots

MUSIC: ‘(III)’ expands Crystal Castles’ electronic roots

Cynthia Mao
November 12, 2012

When did equality become so radical?

Cynthia Mao
October 7, 2012
VIDEO: Consignment store features one-of-a-kind items

VIDEO: Consignment store features one-of-a-kind items

Cynthia Mao
June 3, 2012

Going glossy and going back

Cynthia Mao
May 29, 2012
Graduation moved back to MVHS

Graduation moved back to MVHS

Cynthia Mao
May 15, 2012
Two paths, one destination

Two paths, one destination

Cynthia Mao
April 9, 2012
First car problems: Hitting the road, literally

First car problems: Hitting the road, literally

Cynthia Mao
April 8, 2012
Seniors' cherry on top

Seniors’ cherry on top

Cynthia Mao
March 12, 2012
A mental playlist

A mental playlist

Cynthia Mao
February 2, 2012
After a stressful last semester, junior Anjali Chakravarti has decided to work towards more self-acceptance. Illustration by Cynthia Mao

A fresh start: The process of self-acceptance

Cynthia Mao
January 25, 2012
How much are you wearing?

How much are you wearing?

Cynthia Mao
December 7, 2011
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart return as Edward and Bella in Breaking Dawn Part 1. The series has improved with time, but still falls short at some crucial moments. Photo from Summit Entertainment.

‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ shows brighter future for Twilight saga

Cynthia Mao
November 23, 2011
Only 18

Only 18

Cynthia Mao
November 21, 2011
The great chase

The great chase

Cynthia Mao
November 20, 2011
Over my ______ body

Over my ______ body

Cynthia Mao
September 21, 2011
On that day: Through a survivor's eyes

On that day: Through a survivor’s eyes

Cynthia Mao
September 11, 2011
Bridging the gap with family bonds

Bridging the gap with family bonds

Cynthia Mao
May 16, 2011
Students are no longer punished for guessing on AP tests

Students are no longer punished for guessing on AP tests

Cynthia Mao
May 4, 2011

Great expectations

Cynthia Mao
November 12, 2010
New album presents unique sound

New album presents unique sound

Cynthia Mao
October 21, 2010
Bishop runs to inspire team

Bishop runs to inspire team

Cynthia Mao
October 20, 2010

Religious students share perspectives, clarify misconceptions

Cynthia Mao
September 29, 2010
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