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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

Jonah Chang

Jonah Chang, Staff Writer

Jonah Chang is a sophomore and staff writer for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, running and watching TV. His favorite dinosaur is Spinosaurus.

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Oral immunotherapy works by desensitizing the immune system to certain allergens with regular, controlled exposure.

Community members weigh the risks of oral immunotherapy

Oral immunotherapy is a promising yet complex treatment for food allergies
Jonah Chang
July 17, 2025
Junior Gillie Ross prepares to throw shot put. Photo courtesy of Gillie Ross | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross

Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career
Jonah Chang and Stella Petzova
June 6, 2025
In light of the Trump Administration's massive funding overhauls, the future of research is uncertain. Photo Illustration | Jonah Chang and Radhika Dharmapurikar

Funding cuts under the Trump Administration limit student research opportunities

Scientists, educators and students are bracing for the long-term consequences of Trump's research plan
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a runner

I’m learning how to endure when times are hard
Jonah Chang
May 11, 2025
Graphic | Leah Desai

Math teacher Mia Onodera integrates March Madness into teaching

Onodera uses March Madness to broaden her students knowledge about college options
Jonah Chang and Leah Desai
April 8, 2025
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As an ex-tennis player

I’m learning to accept the loss of my childhood passion
Jonah Chang
April 1, 2025
Sophomore and libero Nikolas So passes the ball. Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-1

Matadors overcome illness to achieve victory in their fourth league match
Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang
March 30, 2025
Photo courtesy of Kirk Flatow | Used with permission

Between the fun and focus

MVHS athletes share how their attitudes differ toward recreational and competitive sports
Jonah Chang and Owen Liu
March 8, 2025
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a columnist

I’m learning a lot about myself
Jonah Chang
March 3, 2025
Senior and guard Clara Fan dribbles the ball past a defender. Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38

Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports celebration
Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang
February 7, 2025
Choir teacher Lofn Young does vocal warm-ups with their students. Photo | Stella Petzova

Course selection threatens the existence of low-demand electives

During course selection season, low-demand arts electives face difficulties with incoming Proposition 28 funding
Jonah Chang, Stella Petzova, and Eric Zhou
February 1, 2025
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a lazy person

I’m learning to take breaks and embrace laziness
Jonah Chang
January 27, 2025
Senior and small forward Parth Upadhayay scores a layup.

Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Cupertino High School 49-32

The Matadors step it up in the second half to claim victory
Jonah Chang and Ethan Yang
January 24, 2025
Ethnic studies teacher Usiel Meraz-Cerna. Photo | Eric Zhou

FUHSD delays Health and Ethnic studies course requirement

Health and Ethnic Studies to run as an optional course offering next school year
Jonah Chang and Eric Zhou
December 6, 2024
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a rule follower

I’m learning to trust my own judgment
Jonah Chang
December 1, 2024

Reflecting on MVHS’s first season of Girls’ Flag Football

Students and staff look back on the first season in MVHS history
Jonah Chang and Megha Mummaneni
November 21, 2024
The Cupertino Sheriff Department searches for potential threats at MVHS. Photo | Liz Liu

BREAKING: MVHS students and staff shelter in place after an email threatens school shooting

Administrators and staff received an alarming email from an anonymous source
Jonah Chang and Kathryn Foo
November 9, 2024
Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li

Behind the punchline

Jokes about sexual harassment trivialize the issue
Jonah Chang and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
October 29, 2024
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a high-maintenance person

I’m learning to embrace support from others
Jonah Chang
October 26, 2024
Photo illustration by Jonah Chang

The popularity of adult content reflects audience maturity

R-rated movies have become popular, especially with young audiences
Jonah Chang and Archana Venkatesan
September 23, 2024
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a high schooler

I’m learning to prioritize my interests over others’ ideas of success
Jonah Chang
September 22, 2024
Cell phone use during school hours has become increasingly common among MVHS students.

California Gov. Newsom calls for cell phone restrictions at schools

Newsom aims to improve students’ mental health and education
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