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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Elizabeth Yang

Elizabeth Yang, Staff Writer

Elizabeth Yang is a sophomore and a staff writer at El Estoque. In her free time, she likes to write poetry and binge-watch Garfield with her little sister.

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Junior Maxim Gutnik jumps into the air, ready to hit the birdie. Photo | Elizabeth Yang

Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High 19-16

The Matadors’s efforts are ultimately overcome by the Pioneers despite strong games
Owen Liu and Elizabeth Yang
April 1, 2025
Ne Zha devilishly grins among many sea monsters. Photo courtesy of Chengdu Coco Cartoon | Used with permission

‘Ne Zha 2’ astonishes audiences with its story and animation

The film explodes in popularity and claims its spot as one of the highest-quality animated films
Owen Liu and Elizabeth Yang
March 10, 2025
The consequences of this phenomenon weigh heaviest on marginalized communities, who are repeatedly sidelined in mainstream discourse. Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Elizabeth Yang

“Hashtag activism” is not enough

Selective and surface-level activism leaves real issues unresolved
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Elizabeth Yang
March 6, 2025
An adult helps up a fallen ice skater at Cupertino Ice Center. Photo | Alan Tai

Gliding on ice

MVHS students discuss their experiences with recreational ice skating
Alan Tai and Elizabeth Yang
February 1, 2025
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz pose for the “Back in Action” movie poster. Photo by Netflix | Used with permission

‘Back in Action’ doubles down on its cliche cheesiness

The comedy excels in dramatic fight scenes but fails to captivate its audience with a meaningful plot
Elizabeth Yang and Owen Liu
January 28, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tisya Garg l Used with permission

Shaping minds with art

Art teacher Brian Chow reflects on the role art plays in his life and community
Archana Venkatesan and Elizabeth Yang
December 8, 2024
Cross Country coach Kirk Flatow poses next to the pole that runners tap after their runs. Photo | Ethan Kellogg

Cross Country Coach Kirk Flatow creates the Culture of Grit fund

The Culture of Grit fund will partially cover cross country travel experiences
Ethan Kellogg and Elizabeth Yang
December 6, 2024
Photo Illustration | Erin Liu

Um yeah, so like…

Increased usage of filler words has made being uncertain the standard
Erin Liu and Elizabeth Yang
December 2, 2024
'Ghost Cat Anzu' revolves around the two characters: Anzu, an immature and irresponsible ghost cat and Karin, an 11-year-old girl who attempts to resurrect her mother after being left at the temple by his irresponsible father. Photo courtesy of Shin-Ei Animation and Miyu Productions | Used with permission

‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ haunts its viewers with comedic delight

The animated film charms the audience with stunning graphics and humor but is awkward in its progression
Elizabeth Yang and Owen Liu
December 2, 2024
Quinlan Community Center hosts its annual Monster Mash

Quinlan Community Center hosts its annual Monster Mash

Costumed families celebrate Halloween with a spooky night of games and treats at Cupertino’s Monster Mash Parade
Archana Venkatesan and Elizabeth Yang
November 3, 2024
Kennedy Middle School English Teacher Diana Kirsh smiles for the camera in her headshot from. This headshot would accompany her to auditions while working as an actress in New York.

Photo courtesy of Diana Kirsh | Used with permission.

Reaching for the stage

Artists involved in musical theater speak on the unique career path and industry
Jami Lim and Elizabeth Yang
October 26, 2024
Graphic by Isabelle Kok

Beginnings and ends: Student perspectives on Homecoming

Two seniors and two freshmen share their perspectives going into Homecoming season
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Elizabeth Yang
September 28, 2024
The theme of Homecoming 2024 is childhood TV, featuring "Teletubbies," "Spongebob," "Ninjago" and "Phineas and Ferb." | Illustration by Isabelle Kok

Homecoming from another lens

MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week
Rachel Cassar, Claudia Zambon, Kristi Iwami, Ashton Chen, Allen Riddle, Melody Yi, Lisa Fernandez

New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year

MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school
Sophomore Aashka Nadathur poses in the control room of the MVHS theater and Black Box. Photo by Aashka Nadathur | Used with permission

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course

Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department
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