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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

Krish Dev

Krish Dev, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Krish is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque; he has been on staff for three years and was an opinion editor as a sophomore and a website editor as a junior. When he is not taking pictures or working on stories, he enjoys traveling to new places, learning trivia and keeping up with the latest world news.

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Sophomore Aditya Sharma poses with his family, who are all wearing customized Ralph Lauren polo uniforms.

Polo unites the Sharmas

Exploring sophomore Aditya Sharma’s journey playing polo with his family
Meggie Chen and Krish Dev
April 18, 2022
The Apple Watch offers a variety of features that track activity 
Graphic | Irene Tang

Down to the bits: technology in sports

Exploring how MVHS sports uses technology
The "Tell Me That It's Over" album cover features Wallows on a roof with trees and a blue sky behind them.

“Tell Me That It’s Over” is beautifully bittersweet

Wallows’ new album contrasts gut wrenching lyrics with an upbeat production
Krish Dev and Aashi Venkat
March 31, 2022
Continuous Coverage on Ethnic Studies, updates on the development of the ethnic studies course at FUHSD will be added as new information is available.

Continuous coverage on Ethnic Studies

Following the implementation of the state mandated Ethnic Studies course at FUHSD
Krish Dev, Website Editor
March 29, 2022
The Hudl Focus and accompanying app simplify the process of recording and sharing sports footage. Photo by Hudl

MVHS sports teams implement technology

Exploring how different sports teams use technology to help them improve
Krish Dev, Website Editor
March 25, 2022
On March 17, FHS students evacuated classrooms and gathered on the football field due to a bomb threat.

BREAKING: Fremont High School bomb threat causes students to evacuate

Law enforcement continue to assess the situation at FHS
Melody Cui and Krish Dev
March 17, 2022
Official Poster for “Turning Red,” released exclusively on Disney+ on March 11.

Disney’s “Turning Red” puts an Asian spin on the coming of age experience

The third Disney+ exclusive film is a joyful yet emotional ride
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
March 16, 2022
The new bell schedule for the 2022-23 school year.

FUHSD implements new bell schedule for 2022-23 school year

Major schedule changes include an 8:30 a.m start and seven periods on Monday
Krish Dev and Tanish Mendki
March 15, 2022
The Matadors and their friends from the crowd pose for a picture after their win.

Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 6-1 on its senior night

Seniors reflect on their final game with the team and look towards the future
Krish Dev and Irene Tang
February 27, 2022
Karen Maleski in 1978 and 2022, this year she returned to MVHS after more than 40 years.

Karen Maleski’s life of learning

MVHS alum and current long-term substitute reflects on her past
Krish Dev, Website Editor
February 14, 2022
The Matadors huddle before the first quarter, discussing their strategy.

Girls Basketball defeats Gunn High School 69-40 on its senior night

Matadors sweep the league with a 10-0 record
Krish Dev and Aashi Venkat
February 12, 2022
Seniors Theodore Zhang and Keshav Balaji hold up their posters while posing for a picture with junior Austin Hwang. Friends and family created posters for the two graduating seniors to celebrate their final home game.

Boys Basketball falls to Gunn High School 52-46 on its senior night

Seniors reflect on their final home game
Krish Dev and Gauri Manoj
February 10, 2022
Cover graphic for "Behind the announcements", graphic by Krish Dev.

Behind the announcements

Exploring how the morning announcements are produced
Krish Dev, Website Editor
February 6, 2022
Portrait of Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African-American in Congress.

African American representation in politics

Examining the milestones of African American involvement in government
Krish Dev, Website Editor
February 1, 2022
Official flyer for the Interdisciplinary Research and Project Design course, applications due Feb. 14.

What is Interdisciplinary Research and Project Design?

Equity Deconstructed rebrands and is accepting applications until Feb. 14
Krish Dev, Website Editor
February 1, 2022
The storefront of Oh Honey Bakery in downtown Mountain View.

Dessert Detectives: Oh Honey Bakery

Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Krish Dev and Sophia Ma
January 29, 2022
Coronavirus illustration, different size viruses on a gradient background. Illustration by the CDC

COVID-19 surges for weeks following winter break

Understanding the increase in COVID-19 cases at FUHSD
Krish Dev, Website Editor
January 24, 2022
Visualizing the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Clara County

Visualizing the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Clara County

Examining the county’s policies and their effects
Krish Dev, Website Editor
January 24, 2022
Official flyer for the 2022 Cupertino minimum wage increase, Photo by Cupertino Wage Watch

Minimum wage increases as local businesses struggle with pandemic

Pandemic mitigates potential impacts
Krish Dev, Website Editor
January 24, 2022
Sophomore Niku Sedarat drives the ball through midfield as teammates run forward hoping to receive a through ball.

Girls Soccer falls to Fremont 5-0

Matadors attribute loss to a lack of communication
Krish Dev and Irene Tang
January 21, 2022
Holiday-themed poster for "Hawkeye," released on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios

Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ exceeds expectations

The fourth MCU Disney+ series is a fun holiday-themed ride
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
January 3, 2022
Seniors Shivani Verma and Esha Ramchurn stand in the front as MV Dance Team performs an in-sync whole team routine. Photo by Krish Dev

The MV Dance team hosts “A December to Remember”

Students perform in their first showcase since quarantine
Melody Cui, Krish Dev, and Gauri Manoj
December 25, 2021
Graphic by Justin Kim

‘Tis the season for…’

Delving deeper into this year's winter highlights and memories
Spanish teacher Molly Guadiamos' daughters and family dog on the eighth, and final, night of Hanukkah.

Students and staff celebrate Hanukkah

The MVHS community shares its Hanukkah experiences
Krish Dev, Website Editor
December 6, 2021
The main parking lot and outside of Monta Vista High School.

Grade distribution analysis from the first progress report

Staff reflect on grade centric goals and milestones after the the first month of school
Melody Cui and Krish Dev
November 14, 2021
The "Eternals" teaser, the film was announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.

Marvel’s “Eternals” disappoints despite an eternal run-time and diverse cast

Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao’s venture into superhero films is overwhelming
Krish Dev and Tanish Mendki
November 14, 2021
The storefront of Nox Cookie Bar in downtown San Jose.

Dessert Detectives: Nox Cookie Bar

Reviewing Nox’s popular menu items
Krish Dev and Jefferson Le
November 9, 2021
MV Robotics Club competes in Cal Games

MV Robotics Club competes in Cal Games

MVRT competes in its first competition since COVID-19
Melody Cui and Krish Dev
October 31, 2021
Competition season is back

Competition season is back

Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
"Flying Superhero", by MS's photos, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercia -No Derivs Generic 2.0.

Addressing diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

How MVHS students feel about racial and gender representation in the MCU
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
October 30, 2021
Exploring the effects of free lunch at FUHSD this school year

Free lunch explained

Exploring the effects of free lunch at FUHSD this school year
Krish Dev, Website Editor
September 26, 2021
50 Questions with Brian Chow

50 Questions with Brian Chow

In the 17th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Brian Chow 50 questions
Krish Dev, Website Editor
September 22, 2021
The freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors stand together in the gym during the 2014 Homecoming Rally. Though the rally began organized, chaos ensued near the end due to the confusion about the final results. Photo by Aditya Pimplaskar

Declining enrollment impacts teachers

Examining the changing population in Santa Clara County in the wake of the 2020 census
Krish Dev and Gavin Hung
September 18, 2021
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning

FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning

Exploring the recent shift to hybrid learning within the district
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