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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
Radhika Dharmapurikar

Radhika Dharmapurikar, Staff Writer

Radhika is currently a sophomore and staff writer for El Estoque. She loves reading, writing and live music. She is an active member of MV Speech and Debate and loves going on walks in her free time!

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Tinfoil hats have been a symbol to represent paranoia conspiracy theorists have. The hats are worn with the belief that they will protect the brain from electromagnetic fields or mind control. Photo Illustration | Samika Bhatkar

Rumor has it

MVHS students and staff discuss the role of conspiracy theories in their lives
Samika Bhatkar and Radhika Dharmapurikar
November 2, 2024
Graphic by Radhika Dharmapurikar

Selective feminism is not real feminism

We need to broaden our definition of feminism by introducing more intersectionality
Radhika Dharmapurikar
October 24, 2024
Main characters Orion Pax, D-16, Bumblebee and Elita of “Transformers One” pose on the movie poster, ready for battle | Paramount Pictures

“Transformers One” transforms action into emotion

The Transformers series' prequel proves to be more than a typical action cliche
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Sana Karkhanis
September 29, 2024
Graphic by Varun Singh

Pride or pretense?

The MVHS community shares perspectives on the pinkwashing marketing tactic
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
September 29, 2024
Freshman Radhika Dharmapurikar participates in the flag ceremony where every troop stands around to sing songs and do chants before announcements. Photo courtesy of Radhika Dharmapurikar

[Photo] Blazing trails

Lily Jiang
March 9, 2024
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