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

Ellie Wang

Ellie Wang, Staff Writer

Ellie is a sophomore and staff writer for El Estoque. The only nonfiction she consumes is journalism and crime documentaries, which she listens to while drawing and writing. She also has five ducks and a chicken that she spoils too much.

All content by Ellie Wang
Production nights are two days (Monday and Wednesday) where El Estoque staff members stay at school to work on their stories.

Pitch to publication

El Estoque staff members explain how the magazine is made
Ellie Wang and Dahlia Schilling
April 8, 2024
Every morning I wake up, there is blood on my bed sheets. The sight never gets less overwhelming, despite it happening so often.

Blood on my bed sheets

How I overcame the self-pity that accompanied my eczema
Ellie Wang
April 6, 2024
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Ling-Jung Kao gets a F.A.C.E (facial acupuncture for charm and elegance) procedure. Photo by Ling-Jung Kao | Used with permission

Rooted in tradition

Traditional Chinese medicine in the modern world and how it has helped the community
Ellie Wang, staff writer
March 6, 2024
Idols are debuting in the K-pop industry at as young as 13 years old, causing controversy among fans and critics alike. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

Minor concerns

Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community
Jillian Ju and Ellie Wang
January 23, 2024
Hershey Janga strikes a fierce expression while dancing for MVDTs 2023 spring show. Photo courtesy of Hershey Janga | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 11: Hershey Janga

Following Hershey Janga’s hip-hop journey through friends and clubs
Ellie Wang, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
After performing at the Rolling Loud California 2023 concert, rapper Lil Uzi Vert was confronted with criticism for the demonic references in his music. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The Satanic surge

Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
Ananya Chaudhary, Aaryan Sharma, and Ellie Wang
December 6, 2023
8 periods

8 periods

Exploring the pros, cons, and processes of implementing an alternative schedule
Stella Petzova, Ellie Wang, and Shannon Yu
November 2, 2023
Senior and strong safety Hamza Moharram moves for a tackle in synchrony with senior and defensive end Nathan Diaz.

Photo by Shannon Yu

Varsity Football defeats Lynbrook High School 44-6

Matadors put pressure on LHS at the Vikings’ Homecoming game
Ellie Wang and Shannon Yu
October 26, 2023
FUHSD parents Rosario Rivera and Claudia Camacho listen to a live Spanish translation during the Boards Sept. 19 pre-mapping public hearing.

Facing north

Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
Giljoon Lee, Shannon Yu, Ellie Wang, and Alyssa Yang
September 30, 2023
Health and Ethnic studies is current interdisciplinary course that will be mandated in the 2024-25 school year.

Continuous coverage: Health and Ethnic Studies

Examining the current status of the newly implemented course
Lauren Chuu and Ellie Wang
September 28, 2023
Hi Barbie!

Hi Barbie!

Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”
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