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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 Kristin Chang
A new age: the impacts of graduating on an election year

A new age: the impacts of graduating on an election year

Kristin Chang
May 18, 2016
Students react to Facebook’s new reactions

Students react to Facebook’s new reactions

Kristin Chang
March 10, 2016
Black History Month: African American students reflect on life in Cupertino

Black History Month: African American students reflect on life in Cupertino

Kristin Chang
February 23, 2016
Trial by fire

Trial by fire

Kristin Chang
February 5, 2016
Restaurant Roulette: Fontana's Italian Restaurant

Restaurant Roulette: Fontana’s Italian Restaurant

Kristin Chang
January 31, 2016
From left to right: Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery and Brian d'Arcy James as Walter Robinson, Martin Baron, Mike Rezendes, Sacha Pfeiffer, Ben Bradely Jr. and Matt Carroll, respectively. Photo via "Spotlight" press kit.

Movie review: “Spotlight” tells success story without mythologizing the press

Kristin Chang
November 28, 2015
Senior May Cui's Facebook post on Nov. 17 expressed her desire for inclusive filters and for ending the marginalization of the Middle East.

Students discuss the politics and biases of Facebook’s French flag filter

Kristin Chang
November 23, 2015
Sunday Projects: Model airplane flying in the Bay Area

Sunday Projects: Model airplane flying in the Bay Area

Kristin Chang
November 22, 2015

Faces of faith: Life as a Muslim student

Kristin Chang
October 23, 2015
It has been one year since she’s last used her running shoes. For her, this is a milestone, a sign that she’s letting herself relinquish control.

Recovery stories: memory, hunger and the power of believing

Kristin Chang
August 31, 2015

The Story of Our Rice: How MVHS connects cuisine with cultural heritage

Kristin Chang
February 6, 2015
Science National Honor Society officers explain the greatest scientific achievements of all time

Science National Honor Society officers explain the greatest scientific achievements of all time

Kristin Chang
February 2, 2015
Perspectives on Perspectives: Roger Berry’s statue at the Cupertino Cali Mill Plaza

Perspectives on Perspectives: Roger Berry’s statue at the Cupertino Cali Mill Plaza

Kristin Chang
January 25, 2015
Behind the scenes of Bhangra’s preparation for spring performances

Behind the scenes of Bhangra’s preparation for spring performances

Kristin Chang
December 16, 2014
Under the tree: Families linger after the lighting

Under the tree: Families linger after the lighting

Kristin Chang
December 5, 2014
Procrastinating on Thanksgiving: Shoppers at Safeway tell stories of culinary disasters and unexpected success

Procrastinating on Thanksgiving: Shoppers at Safeway tell stories of culinary disasters and unexpected success

Kristin Chang
November 28, 2014
National Coming Out Day: Portals, teary eyes and just doing it

National Coming Out Day: Portals, teary eyes and just doing it

Kristin Chang
October 11, 2014
The Cupertino 9/11 memorial: Red mailboxes, falling stars and the vortex of forgetting

The Cupertino 9/11 memorial: Red mailboxes, falling stars and the vortex of forgetting

Kristin Chang
September 16, 2014
(Mis)adventures at the Cupertino Library: Bear statues, talking mice and a four-boy parkour team

(Mis)adventures at the Cupertino Library: Bear statues, talking mice and a four-boy parkour team

Kristin Chang
September 3, 2014
First week: New math teacher Alan Wong rewrites his history at MVHS

First week: New math teacher Alan Wong rewrites his history at MVHS

Kristin Chang
August 22, 2014
"I use these to bind my breasts. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it doesn't," Doe said.

Two students tread a rocky path toward self-acceptance

Kristin Chang
June 1, 2014
Class of 2014: Seniors' favorite places on campus

Class of 2014: Seniors’ favorite places on campus

Kristin Chang
May 5, 2014
Participants of the Day of Silence gather in the academic court on April 11 to host a vigil acknowledging silenced LGBTQ youth. The annual vigil is open to all students and allows them to show respect for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Photo by Kristin Chang

Students show silent support for LGBTQ youth

Kristin Chang
April 15, 2014
Woody Allen, who recently won a Lifetime Achievement award, was accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter Dylan Farrow.

An open letter to Woody Allen

Kristin Chang
March 3, 2014
Tiger Mother Amy Chua stirs up controversy once more with her new book, claiming to reveal the three traits guaranteeing success.

Tiger Mom’s claims are not so racist after all

Kristin Chang
February 27, 2014
These empowered 1950s ladies are ready to put their pea-sized brains to use and ask their boys to the Sadie Hawkins dance! While wearing pants, too! The most scandalous event of the 21st century, for sure.

Sadie Hawkins dance: your only chance to ask a guy out…ever

Kristin Chang
February 26, 2014
This is the flyer La Pluma has been using to promote their “Build-a-Story”sessions. On Feb. 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., La Pluma will host the first of a series of short story workshops aimed to provide a creative haven for writers. Used with permission of Yashashree Pisolkar.

La Pluma’s upcoming fiction workshops bring artistic community together

Kristin Chang
February 4, 2014
Pulse: Water Down

Pulse: Water Down

Kristin Chang
January 17, 2014
At City Lights bookstore in San Francisco, employees are passionate about preserving the paper book. "Books have an incredible historical value, and you can't ever forget that bookstores build a sense of community," employee Zoe Burke said.

E-books negatively impact the way we absorb information

Kristin Chang
January 16, 2014
The pre-frontal cortex, the pink region of the mind responsible for decision-making, is still developing during adolescence. Similar to most parts of the brain, the pre-frontal cortex needs to be exercised in order to develop independence — meaning that parents’ attempts to make decisions for their kids may jeopardize the development of independent thinking.

Parental guidance not required

Kristin Chang
December 5, 2013
Cupertino: Everything happens here

Cupertino: Everything happens here

Kristin Chang
November 25, 2013
Kenyan warriors inspire social change among students

Kenyan warriors inspire social change among students

Kristin Chang
November 24, 2013

Weekly Weigh-in: November 18-22

Kristin Chang
November 24, 2013
The NEHS officer team for left to right: Abhi Vaidyanatha, Allyson Gottlieb, Ann Fu. (Not pictured: sophomore Maya Murthy, junior Gabriella Monaco.)

National English Honor Society sheds light on skewed academic focus

Kristin Chang
November 2, 2013
“It’s my shadow self!” said Jane. “This is where I used to lay every morning.” Beneath the early afternoon sun, Jane bends over the railroad tracks that once haunted her.

Bullying at MVHS: A bullied victim recovers through communication

Kristin Chang
October 24, 2013
Behind the scenes: Paraeducators create support system for student body

Behind the scenes: Paraeducators create support system for student body

Kristin Chang
October 10, 2013
Mat Stats: Printer Power

Mat Stats: Printer Power

Kristin Chang
October 10, 2013
Sophomore Felicia Hou takes a break from the hand-painting the ocean.

Defining spirit: Floundering about at quad decs

Kristin Chang
September 25, 2013
Mat Stats: Massive Mealtime

Mat Stats: Massive Mealtime

Kristin Chang
August 22, 2013
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