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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

Laasya Koduru, Staff Writer

Laasya is currently a junior and a first year staff writer for El Estoque. During her free time, she likes to draw and read novels. She also enjoys watching TV shows such as Stranger Things and random Youtube videos.

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A starry night: Astronomy and Astrophysics Club host stargazing events

A starry night: Astronomy and Astrophysics Club host stargazing events

Club founders and officers host monthly stargazing events for members
Laasya Koduru
May 24, 2019
Trouble With Tesla

Trouble With Tesla

Customers continue to buy Teslas despite the company’s lack of success in the market, but Tesla is not making enough profit
Laasya Koduru
May 19, 2019
Res Novae teaches Life Skills

Res Novae teaches Life Skills

First year staff writers on Res Novae reflect on how the club gave them an opportunity to refine writing skills and explore passions
Laasya Koduru
April 7, 2019
Sophomore Ramya Chamkeri and her partner stand with their Synopsys Science Fair Championship research project in the rally court. Chamkeri’s project won an award in the annual Synopsys fair Championship. Photo courtesy of Ramya Chamkeri.

MVHS students receive Synopsys Science Fair awards

Three Synopsys award winners share the story behind their successful research projects
Laasya Koduru
March 30, 2019
Warming Up: Examining the Consequences of Climate Change

Warming Up: Examining the Consequences of Climate Change

Recent events spark conversations about climate change
Raising AP test prices

Raising AP test prices

Students and FUHSD AP Testing Coordinator express feelings behind the four percent AP testing convenience fee
Laasya Koduru
February 16, 2019
A Better Summer

A Better Summer

Internships and traveling are more rewarding and affordable alternatives to pricey high school summer programs
Rana Aghababazadeh and Laasya Koduru
February 6, 2019
Working for the future

Working for the future

Students craft their lives based on dream jobs - is it worth it?
Brian Xu and Laasya Koduru
February 4, 2019
Make or break

Make or break

Laasya Koduru and Brian Xu
December 18, 2018
Stay optimistic and study on

Stay optimistic and study on

How maintaining a positive and confident attitude plays a role in students’ academic lives
Laasya Koduru
December 15, 2018
On Top of the Game

On Top of the Game

Sports Medicine club gets more involved with the field of medicine
Laasya Koduru
December 8, 2018
A Story to Remember

A Story to Remember

Staff writers of Res Novae share their memorable articles
Laasya Koduru
November 21, 2018
A Minority's Point of View

A Minority’s Point of View

Students and teachers discuss being in the minority or majority in the Bay Area
Laasya Koduru and Stuti Upadhyay
November 21, 2018
Work and Play

Work and Play

Activities in the classroom and how it influences student opinions on classes
Laasya Koduru
November 14, 2018
Inside Res Novae

Inside Res Novae

Res Novae staff members share memorable experiences
Laasya Koduru
November 2, 2018
AVID Deconstructed

AVID Deconstructed

Students and teachers share their thoughts on the AVID program
Laasya Koduru
October 20, 2018
Hooked online: how social media affects cognition

Hooked online: how social media affects cognition

Analyzing the pervasive nature of social media in students' lives
Claire Chang, Laasya Koduru, and Sarah Young
September 28, 2018
Hidden in plain sight: The impact of librarians in the library

Hidden in plain sight: The impact of librarians in the library

Examining a librarian’s impact on the library
Sarah Young and Laasya Koduru
September 23, 2018
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