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 Joyce Varma
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Softball: Matadors end the season with a 0-4 loss

Joyce Varma
May 18, 2014
Students discuss their experiences with microaggressions

Students discuss their experiences with microaggressions

Joyce Varma
May 9, 2014
Bill Nye debated Ken Ham about the viability of creationism, arguing that it is not viable. Students weigh in with their opinions as well. Source: Flickr user Ed Schipul.

The student take on creationism: is it viable?

Joyce Varma
March 9, 2014

Writing for Publication hosts video screening night

Joyce Varma
March 6, 2014
The front view of 8093 Presidio Drive. An electrical fire started around midnight on Feb. 25. Photo by Joyce Varma.

Electrical fire damages house near school

Joyce Varma
February 25, 2014
The GSA put up posters like this one around the school during the week of Feb. 3. The club hopes to learn ways to improve the club by planning more activities and gain more members after National GSA Day. Photo by Joyce Varma.

Gay-Straight Alliance schedules meeting for National GSA Day

Joyce Varma
February 6, 2014
The Silic shirt cannot be stained by any water-based liquid. Alumnus Aamir Patel uses hydrophobic nanotechnology in his shirt, which is being funded by Kickstarter. Source: Silic Kickstarter project.

Alumnus designs shirt protected against sweat or liquid stains

Joyce Varma
January 20, 2014

Students and teachers reflect on passing of Nelson Mandela

Joyce Varma
December 20, 2013
Dua uses five criteria to determine his investment in any particular company. Photo illustration by Joyce Varma.

Senior profits from investment in Tesla

Joyce Varma
November 26, 2013

Staff remembers JFK assassination

Joyce Varma
November 22, 2013
Melt is a new iPhone app that uses podcasts for social networking. Homestead High School Class of 2005 alumni Jason Lew and Shane Wey created the app because they felt that voice was a unique platform that has not been used often in social networking. Screenshot by Joyce Varma.

Homestead High School alumni create social networking iPhone app

Joyce Varma
October 27, 2013
Juniors Rahul Madanahalli and Aravind Sivakumar drafted a petition to request that AP Physics be prevented from becoming a seventh period class. 27 students out of the 40 who requested AP Physics, signed the petition. Photo used with permission of Rahul Madanahalli.

Seventh period AP Physics conflicts with 2013-2014 sports

Joyce Varma
August 22, 2013
English teacher Mikki McMillion wins Goldin Award

English teacher Mikki McMillion wins Goldin Award

Joyce Varma
May 28, 2013
Interact to host annual International Night on April 12

Interact to host annual International Night on April 12

Joyce Varma
April 11, 2013
Boys volleyball: Matadors win 3-0 against Lynbrook

Boys volleyball: Matadors win 3-0 against Lynbrook

Joyce Varma
March 23, 2013
Senior Sherry Roohi named Foundation Student of the Year

Senior Sherry Roohi named Foundation Student of the Year

Joyce Varma
March 15, 2013
New announcements PDF form

New procedure implemented for submitting announcements

Joyce Varma
January 24, 2013
Emily Zhang writes a card for the Beanie Babies Drive

Students organize Beanie Babies Drive for Sandy Hook Elementary

Joyce Varma
December 22, 2012
Multimedia and Photography teacher Dave Barcellos performs at CTE's Electric Circus. His band, the Avalanche Choir, has been performing at Fiddling Cricket Concert's Holiday Show since the founding of the organization.

CTE’s Electric Circus held on Dec. 15

Joyce Varma
December 18, 2012
Senior Chelsea Soldan steals the ball from the Longhorns in the second half. The Lady Mats' improved anticipation of the ball helped them score twice in the second half. Photo by Joyce Varma.

Girls soccer: Matadors take 3-0 win over Leigh High School

Joyce Varma
December 9, 2012
PTSA will show the critically acclaimed “3 Idiots” during the movie night. Photo from Flickr user 沐小川.

PTSA to hold movie night on Nov. 21

Joyce Varma
November 20, 2012
Four teams participate in 2012 Jamba Juice fundraiser

Four teams participate in 2012 Jamba Juice fundraiser

Joyce Varma
October 16, 2012
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Teachers’ recommendation letter regulations benefit students

Joyce Varma
September 30, 2012
SOUND OFF: MVHS reflects on 9/11

SOUND OFF: MVHS reflects on 9/11

Joyce Varma
September 13, 2012
2012-13 Course Selection Sheet

New STEM research class unfairly not made available to general student body

Joyce Varma
September 8, 2012
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