Skip to Main Content
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

Owen Liu

Owen Liu, Staff Writer

Owen Liu is a sophomore and a staff writer at El Estoque. Aside from his skill at burning grilled cheese sandwiches, he enjoys watching cooking videos and chronically gaming Minecraft.

All content by Owen Liu
Freshman and guard Leo Lee pushes to drive the ball down the court, speeding past a defender. Photo | Varun Singh

Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs against Santa Clara High School in a 88-51 win

The Matadors smash the Bruins with a steady start and an even stronger finish
Varun Singh and Owen Liu
February 4, 2025
AI chatbots can be a source of entertainment and, to an extent, even companionship. Illustration | Amberly Sun

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly taking a larger role in our daily entertainment

MVHS students and staff explore the effect of AI’s growth on entertainment
Owen Liu and Benjamin Zhang
January 30, 2025
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz pose for the “Back in Action” movie poster. Photo by Netflix | Used with permission

‘Back in Action’ doubles down on its cliche cheesiness

The comedy excels in dramatic fight scenes but fails to captivate its audience with a meaningful plot
Elizabeth Yang and Owen Liu
January 28, 2025
El Estoque reviews most viral(and significant!) moments in 2024 pop culture | Graphic by Owen Liu

2024 Year in Review

El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section revisits significant pop culture media from 2024
Owen Liu
December 5, 2024
Junior and power forward Sean Foo holds the ball close to prevent a Harker player from stealing the ball.

Varsity Boys Basketball snatches victory from The Harker School in a 45-38 win

The Matadors win with an adequate margin despite an impressive start
Raj Thapliyal and Owen Liu
December 4, 2024
'Ghost Cat Anzu' revolves around the two characters: Anzu, an immature and irresponsible ghost cat and Karin, an 11-year-old girl who attempts to resurrect her mother after being left at the temple by his irresponsible father. Photo courtesy of Shin-Ei Animation and Miyu Productions | Used with permission

‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ haunts its viewers with comedic delight

The animated film charms the audience with stunning graphics and humor but is awkward in its progression
Elizabeth Yang and Owen Liu
December 2, 2024
Graphic | Owen Liu

[Video] Finding yum in yuck

Students and staff discuss childhood dishes that they hated but grew to love
Aletheia Ju and Owen Liu
November 3, 2024
Pooya Hajjarian takes a group photo with his family. Photo courtesy of Pooya Hajjarian | Used with permission

Bridging the years

The MVHS community discusses how they connect with their siblings despite their large age gaps
Erin Liu and Owen Liu
October 28, 2024
Graphic | Owen Liu

Language in classrooms

Students discuss the differences between how languages are taught and how the language is spoken natively
Liz Liu and Owen Liu
September 29, 2024
Photo illustration | Sophia D'Sa

50 fresh faces

The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
History teacher Usiel Meraz-Cerna starts a lecture by introducing what Ethnic Studies hopes to cover.

Mandatory implementation of Ethnic Studies delayed until 2025-2026

As Ethnic Studies enters its second year of pilot, MVHS community members reflect on its impact
Load More Stories