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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 Malini Ramaiyer
A visit from the God Squad

A visit from the God Squad

Malini Ramaiyer
June 8, 2016
Boys volleyball: Season cut short after CCS semifinals loss to Bellarmine College Prep

Boys volleyball: Season cut short after CCS semifinals loss to Bellarmine College Prep

Malini Ramaiyer
May 26, 2016
Senior Columns: A gut feeling

Senior Columns: A gut feeling

Malini Ramaiyer
May 19, 2016
Boys volleyball: MVHS beats Los Altos HS in round two of CCS playoffs

Boys volleyball: MVHS beats Los Altos HS in round two of CCS playoffs

Malini Ramaiyer
May 13, 2016
Boys volleyball: Team celebrates senior game with straight sets over Mountain View HS

Boys volleyball: Team celebrates senior game with straight sets over Mountain View HS

Malini Ramaiyer
May 11, 2016
Baseball: Matadors edge SCHS to make it three straight wins

Baseball: Matadors edge SCHS to make it three straight wins

Malini Ramaiyer
April 21, 2016
Silicon Valley Clean Energy proposes Community Choice Energy to residents

Silicon Valley Clean Energy proposes Community Choice Energy to residents

Malini Ramaiyer
April 17, 2016
Boys volleyball: Undefeated MVHS conquers rival Cupertino HS 3-0

Boys volleyball: Undefeated MVHS conquers rival Cupertino HS 3-0

Malini Ramaiyer
March 30, 2016
My day at Cupertino High School

My day at Cupertino High School

Malini Ramaiyer
March 22, 2016
Junior Yash Hegde and senior Ethan Kulla go up for a block on opposite. The Matadors blocking game was key in their win against Los Gatos High School on March 10. Photo by Pranav Iyer.

Boys volleyball: Matadors defeat old rivals in straight sets in first home game

Malini Ramaiyer
March 14, 2016
Sophomore Surya Kumaraguru pitches into the sixth inning. Surya didn't give up any runs in the top of the sixth, and the Matadors were able to catch up in the bottom of the inning. Photo by Pranav Iyer

Baseball: Matadors defeat Santa Teresa HS with seven runs in one inning

Malini Ramaiyer
March 11, 2016
Guest speaker Daniel Abrams discusses experiment design in AP Statistics classes

Guest speaker Daniel Abrams discusses experiment design in AP Statistics classes

Malini Ramaiyer
March 10, 2016
Kennedy Middle School to hold 5k color run for Cupertino families

Kennedy Middle School to hold 5k color run for Cupertino families

Malini Ramaiyer
February 28, 2016
Girls soccer: Team loses 2-1 to Wilcox Chargers

Girls soccer: Team loses 2-1 to Wilcox Chargers

Malini Ramaiyer
January 15, 2016
Leadership hosts Senior Sunrise to kick off second semester

Leadership hosts Senior Sunrise to kick off second semester

Malini Ramaiyer
January 9, 2016
Six ways students can conserve energy in the winter

Six ways students can conserve energy in the winter

Malini Ramaiyer
December 17, 2015
Campus Question: What is Holiday Week?

Campus Question: What is Holiday Week?

Malini Ramaiyer
November 30, 2015
Campus question: Why didn't teachers assign homework over break?

Campus question: Why didn’t teachers assign homework over break?

Malini Ramaiyer
November 25, 2015
Girls volleyball: After a first round victory, Matadors fall short in the CCS quarterfinals

Girls volleyball: After a first round victory, Matadors fall short in the CCS quarterfinals

Malini Ramaiyer
November 22, 2015
Leadership holds Thanksgiving blood drive to inspire Matadors for holiday season

Leadership holds Thanksgiving blood drive to inspire Matadors for holiday season

Malini Ramaiyer
November 21, 2015
Junior Ellie Cary goes up for a hit from outside in the second set. With 17 total kills in the match, Cary's offense was key to MVHS' success in the match. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer

Live blog: Girls volleyball faces Carlmont HS for CCS quarterfinals

Malini Ramaiyer
November 14, 2015
Junior Ellie Cary goes up for a hit from outside in the second set. With 17 total kills in the match, Cary's offense was key to MVHS' success in the match. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer

Girls volleyball: Team conquers rival Lynbrook HS in straight sets

Malini Ramaiyer
October 28, 2015
Live blog: Girls volleyball faces rival Lynbrook HS at home

Live blog: Girls volleyball faces rival Lynbrook HS at home

Malini Ramaiyer
October 27, 2015
Girls volleyball: Matadors uphold their undefeated league record against the Trojans

Girls volleyball: Matadors uphold their undefeated league record against the Trojans

Malini Ramaiyer
October 14, 2015
Moments from the Kennedy Fall Festival

Moments from the Kennedy Fall Festival

Malini Ramaiyer
October 12, 2015
Game GIFs: Top five plays of girls volleyball win against Santa Clara HS

Game GIFs: Top five plays of girls volleyball win against Santa Clara HS

Malini Ramaiyer
October 6, 2015
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Field hockey: Team wins 1-0 against Los Altos HS in second league game

Malini Ramaiyer
September 28, 2015
The time I got hit in the face by a water polo ball

The time I got hit in the face by a water polo ball

Malini Ramaiyer
September 23, 2015
The football boys take a water break during practice on Sept. 10. Head coach Jeff Mueller makes sure to included water breaks every 15 minutes to keep the team hydrated. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer.

Matadors adapt to extreme heat through hydration and regimen modification

Malini Ramaiyer
September 11, 2015
Junior Amanda Hua and freshman Phoebe Li go up for the middle block. In this first set, the team came out strong and swept 25-17. Photo by Aditya Pimplaskar

Girls volleyball: Team defeats Gunn HS 3-2 in first match of the season

Malini Ramaiyer
September 3, 2015
Girls volleyball: Matadors expect a winning season with veteran team

Girls volleyball: Matadors expect a winning season with veteran team

Malini Ramaiyer
August 29, 2015
Boys volleyball: Team’s loss to Deer Valley HS in NorCals semifinals ends season

Boys volleyball: Team’s loss to Deer Valley HS in NorCals semifinals ends season

Malini Ramaiyer
May 31, 2015
Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Deer Valley HS

Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Deer Valley HS

Malini Ramaiyer
May 28, 2015
Boys volleyball: Team defeated in CCS championship game

Boys volleyball: Team defeated in CCS championship game

Malini Ramaiyer
May 20, 2015
Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. St. Francis HS for CCS championship

Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. St. Francis HS for CCS championship

Malini Ramaiyer
May 19, 2015
The team laughed and cheered and hugged after winning the fifth set and the match. By winning the CCS Semifinals, they qualified for the CCS finals and NorCal for the first time in MVHS history. Photo by Aditya Pimplaskar

Boys volleyball: Matadors conquer the Los Gatos Wildcats 3-2 in CCS semifinals

Malini Ramaiyer
May 17, 2015
Boys volleyball: Matadors defeat Willow Glen HS in CCS quarterfinals

Boys volleyball: Matadors defeat Willow Glen HS in CCS quarterfinals

Malini Ramaiyer
May 15, 2015
Boys volleyball: Matadors take a break to celebrate senior night

Boys volleyball: Matadors take a break to celebrate senior night

Malini Ramaiyer
May 13, 2015
Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Lynbrook High School

Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Lynbrook High School

Malini Ramaiyer
May 7, 2015
Game highlights: Boys volleyball defeats Los Gatos High School in a close match

Game highlights: Boys volleyball defeats Los Gatos High School in a close match

Malini Ramaiyer
May 3, 2015
Gallery walk: Forging connections in a Denver art studio

Gallery walk: Forging connections in a Denver art studio

Malini Ramaiyer
April 18, 2015
Game GIFs: Boys volleyball dominates against Homestead High School

Game GIFs: Boys volleyball dominates against Homestead High School

Malini Ramaiyer
April 11, 2015
The final lapse: Only the last 50 laps matter in NASCAR

The final lapse: Only the last 50 laps matter in NASCAR

Malini Ramaiyer
April 8, 2015
Live blog: Boys volleyball v. East Side Prep

Live blog: Boys volleyball v. East Side Prep

Malini Ramaiyer
March 25, 2015
Boys volleyball: Matadors defeat Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep for semifinals

Boys volleyball: Matadors defeat Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep for semifinals

Malini Ramaiyer
March 21, 2015
Live blog: Boys volleyball v. Leigh HS

Live blog: Boys volleyball v. Leigh HS

Malini Ramaiyer
March 21, 2015
Boys volleyball: Team beats Harker Eagles in straight sets

Boys volleyball: Team beats Harker Eagles in straight sets

Malini Ramaiyer
March 17, 2015
Game GIFs: Boys volleyball defeats Spartans for the first time in eight years

Game GIFs: Boys volleyball defeats Spartans for the first time in eight years

Malini Ramaiyer
March 14, 2015
Sophomore Ron Talmor goes for a lay up. The boys practiced their shots at KMS while waiting for others to arrive. Photo by Aditya Pimplaskar

Out of bounds: Casual pickup basketball brings students to the courts

Malini Ramaiyer
March 13, 2015
Writing for Publication class showcases documentary projects to friends and family

Writing for Publication class showcases documentary projects to friends and family

Malini Ramaiyer
March 8, 2015
Game GIFs: Boys soccer vs. Evergreen Valley HS

Game GIFs: Boys soccer vs. Evergreen Valley HS

Malini Ramaiyer
February 28, 2015
Live Broadcast: Girls basketball vs. Alisal HS

Live Broadcast: Girls basketball vs. Alisal HS

Malini Ramaiyer
February 24, 2015
Girls soccer: Team falls to first-place Milpitas HS at Senior Night

Girls soccer: Team falls to first-place Milpitas HS at Senior Night

Malini Ramaiyer
February 17, 2015
MVHS fans cheer in the last minutes of the boys basketball game. MVHS was down 55-52 and as time ran out, fans grew louder to encourage their team. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer.

Purple and Gold Pride: Basketball quad night at Lynbrook HS

Malini Ramaiyer
February 7, 2015
Girls soccer falls to Gunn High School 2-0

Girls soccer falls to Gunn High School 2-0

Malini Ramaiyer
February 7, 2015
FBLA members address poverty solutions in yearlong project

FBLA members address poverty solutions in yearlong project

Malini Ramaiyer
February 5, 2015
Sports Smarts: Mid-season recap

Sports Smarts: Mid-season recap

Malini Ramaiyer
February 1, 2015
Girls soccer: Matadors hold off Wilcox Chargers, win 2-1

Girls soccer: Matadors hold off Wilcox Chargers, win 2-1

Malini Ramaiyer
January 28, 2015
Game GIFs: Boys and girls basketball face league rivals

Game GIFs: Boys and girls basketball face league rivals

Malini Ramaiyer
January 19, 2015
French teachers discuss attack on Charlie Hebdo in classes

French teachers discuss attack on Charlie Hebdo in classes

Malini Ramaiyer
January 10, 2015
Game GIFs: Girls soccer falls with a smaller team

Game GIFs: Girls soccer falls with a smaller team

Malini Ramaiyer
January 9, 2015
Beatboxing club members explore techniques together

Beatboxing club members explore techniques together

Malini Ramaiyer
December 16, 2014
Girls soccer: Matadors start over from the top of a lower division

Girls soccer: Matadors start over from the top of a lower division

Malini Ramaiyer
November 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MVHS places second at IDC Fantastics Rally

PHOTO GALLERY: MVHS places second at IDC Fantastics Rally

Malini Ramaiyer
November 22, 2014
Athletic trainer navigates a hectic field

Athletic trainer navigates a hectic field

Malini Ramaiyer
November 19, 2014
Field hockey: MVHS shuts down Lynbrook High School 6-0

Field hockey: MVHS shuts down Lynbrook High School 6-0

Malini Ramaiyer
November 2, 2014
FBLA officers senior Neil Gupta and senior Priyanka Achalu chat and do homework at a Pizza My Heart booth. Officers were present throughout the event from 4:00 to 9:00 PM on Oct. 21. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer.

FBLA organizes Pizza My Heart fundraiser in light of new legislation

Malini Ramaiyer
October 27, 2014
Water polo senior recognition

Water polo senior recognition

Malini Ramaiyer
October 26, 2014
Senior Anup Sankarraman tips the ball over the back of the goalie and scores. With a lead of more than ten goals, the team tried new plays towards the end of the game. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer.

Boys water polo: MVHS prevails 21-12 against Homestead High School

Malini Ramaiyer
October 26, 2014
Starting a Racquet Junior Sarah Lim runs ahead of junior Austin Chan on Oct. 2. Along with junior Uma Kirloskar, the two trained at a clinic at Cuesta Park. Photograph by Malini Ramaiyer

Better off

Malini Ramaiyer
October 22, 2014
Breaking the ice

Breaking the ice

Malini Ramaiyer
October 22, 2014
Football: MVHS loses a close game to Palo Alto High School at 35-41

Football: MVHS loses a close game to Palo Alto High School at 35-41

Malini Ramaiyer
October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Team sweeps 12-4 against Saratoga High School

PHOTO GALLERY: Team sweeps 12-4 against Saratoga High School

Malini Ramaiyer
October 9, 2014
Field hockey: Team falls short at 3-2 against Saratoga High School despite late second half comeback

Field hockey: Team falls short at 3-2 against Saratoga High School despite late second half comeback

Malini Ramaiyer
October 6, 2014
Boys water polo: Team loses 20-8 to Gunn High School

Boys water polo: Team loses 20-8 to Gunn High School

Malini Ramaiyer
September 29, 2014
The whole nine innings

The whole nine innings

Malini Ramaiyer
September 24, 2014
Missing the point

Missing the point

Malini Ramaiyer
September 24, 2014
Boys Water Polo: Five memorable game GIFs

Boys Water Polo: Five memorable game GIFs

Malini Ramaiyer
September 18, 2014
Field hockey: Five memorable game gifs

Field hockey: Five memorable game gifs

Malini Ramaiyer
September 9, 2014
Boys Water Polo set on CCS this season

Boys Water Polo set on CCS this season

Malini Ramaiyer
August 21, 2014
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