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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

Samuel Teo

Samuel Teo, Staff Writer

Samuel is a senior and staff writer for El Estoque. He enjoys playing the violin, listening to a wide variety of music, classical to pop, and exercising.

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Illustration by Samuel Teo

The troubles of mandatory military service

Students share their thoughts on having to serve mandatory military service in their home country
Samuel Teo and Ethan Eisler
October 30, 2024
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
Photo illustration | Ellie Wang

Social media’s toxic algorithm is harming artists

Social media stifles the way we create art
Ellie Wang and Samuel Teo
October 25, 2024
The world map pinboard in ELD room C206 represents the home countries of MVHS students | Samuel Teo

Students face unique challenges when going abroad for college

The process of applying to staying abroad for college poses significant challenges to students
Samuel Teo
October 16, 2024
Illustration by David Wang | Used with permission

A violinist’s hickey

The mark on musicians reveals the secret of hard work and discipline
Samuel Teo
October 8, 2024
U.C. Davis Representative Peyton Apruzzese talks to students interested in the school.

Fremont High School hosts FUHSD College Fair for juniors and seniors

Students meet college representatives from local and out-of-state colleges
Ethan Kellogg and Samuel Teo
September 25, 2024
A sketch of the pomfret my grandmother would steam. Illustration by Samuel Teo

The reminiscence of family in food

How craving my grandmother’s cooking helped me better connect to my identity
Samuel Teo
September 19, 2024
Photo Illustration by Asha Wojciechowski || "Kamala Harris" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue

Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns
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