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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
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A picture of Edd Grubb mowing his lawn in the San Mateo Times. Although Martin was embarrassed about living in East Palo Alto, her husband wasn't. Used with permission by Emiliana Martin.

1600 to 600 square feet

Shuyi Qi
June 22, 2014

Badminton: Team sweeps home game against Palo Alto High School

Shuyi Qi
May 19, 2014
MIddle College students collaborating in De Anza Community College. Source: fuhsd.org

Q&A: What’s to know about College Now and Middle College

Shuyi Qi
March 31, 2014

Find out who are the Purple and Gold Award winners

Shuyi Qi
February 9, 2014
The lights shine brightly from behind the shimmery blue stage curtain as the show ends. This year, the fourth annual Drama Showcase granted the Andrew Segal memorial scholarship to senior Sean Okuniewicz from Cupertino High School. Photo by Shuyi Qi.

An evening of entertainment

Shuyi Qi
February 6, 2014
You Suck

You Suck

Shuyi Qi
December 20, 2013
The Inner Jerk

The Inner Jerk

Shuyi Qi
December 20, 2013
Most of the TA duties listed in the FUHSD student assistance policy sheet are clerical tasks like answering the telephone and delivering messages; anything that involves viewing another student’s record is forbidden. However, despite the rules, most teachers allow their TAs to grade papers. Photo by Shuyi Qi.

Administration reinforces ‘no grading by teacher assistants’ policy

Shuyi Qi
December 4, 2013
The 'Simple Times'

The ‘Simple Times’

Shuyi Qi
November 24, 2013
Music: Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor” sets this year’s musical bar

Music: Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor” sets this year’s musical bar

Shuyi Qi
November 2, 2013
Featuring a cover that evokes a “Miami Vice” vibe, Miley Cyrus’s fourth music album “Bangerz” comes after weeks of anticipation (or lack thereof), following a series of provocative performances and music videos. Source: RCA Records.

Music: Miley Cyrus’s ‘Bangerz’ not as bad as expected

Shuyi Qi
October 14, 2013
Playing with the monkeys

Playing with the monkeys

Shuyi Qi
September 27, 2013
Released on Sept. 10, Arctic Monkeys’ fifth album trades their pop and punk for a more serious rock style, citing inspiration from well-known rock bands like Black Sabbath. Source: arcticmonkeys.com

Music: Arctic Monkeys’ ‘AM’ is a step toward musical maturity

Shuyi Qi
September 26, 2013
Ricky Gervais and actor David Warwick filming on the set of "Life's Too Short." Source: rickygervais.com

MVHS’ top five favorite stand-up comedians

Shuyi Qi
September 24, 2013
Music: Fall Out Boy’s “Save Rock and Roll” gives them a second chance for mainstream success

Music: Fall Out Boy’s “Save Rock and Roll” gives them a second chance for mainstream success

Shuyi Qi
April 18, 2013
Performers prepare for the Heart Beats concert. The event held on March 23 at the auditorium included performances from violinists, cellists, flutists, and vocalists. Photo by Shuyi Qi.

Heart Beats concert held on March 23.

Shuyi Qi
March 28, 2013
McCrystal stands in front of his posters, which depict Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, some non-bands he listens to along with jazz. Photo by Joyce Varma.

Chemistry teacher Mike McCrystal details passion for jazz

Shuyi Qi
March 27, 2013
STAR testing will shift to a more in-depth assessment in 2015

STAR testing will shift to a more in-depth assessment in 2015

Shuyi Qi
March 19, 2013
Sophomore Andrew He wins grand prize at Santa Clara University High School Mathematics Competition

Sophomore Andrew He wins grand prize at Santa Clara University High School Mathematics Competition

Shuyi Qi
February 19, 2013
Motivational speaker Scott Greenberg to present Jan. 11

Motivational speaker Scott Greenberg to present Jan. 11

Shuyi Qi
January 10, 2013
Code Red drills should be moved to beginning of week

Code Red drills should be moved to beginning of week

Shuyi Qi
November 5, 2012
‘Twelve million jobs’ not a chance to reconsider Romney

‘Twelve million jobs’ not a chance to reconsider Romney

Shuyi Qi
November 4, 2012
Illustration by Shuyi Qi

Senior portraits process needs to work on communication

Shuyi Qi
October 16, 2012
‘Mr. or Miss Matador’ needs better promotion

‘Mr. or Miss Matador’ needs better promotion

Shuyi Qi
September 23, 2012
Although the shutdown of the Chevron Refinery in Richmond, CA means that gas prices will be driven up, teens are so used to prices increasing that they don't notice the financial, much less environmental, impact. Illustration by Shuyi Qi.

Teens numb to gas price increases

Shuyi Qi
August 23, 2012
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