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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
All content by Soumya Kurnool
The whiteboard in the Career Center is crammed with the names of colleges from around the nation. To the left of the board is the traditional college acceptances list that Career Center Liaison Miriam Taba has maintained for the past seven years. To the right is the college denials list that Taba has just started this year. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

‘College Denials’ list up in the Career Center

Soumya Kurnool
April 28, 2013
Remembering Ruben

Remembering Ruben

Soumya Kurnool
April 10, 2013
Charged with senioritis

Charged with senioritis

Soumya Kurnool
April 10, 2013
That’ll be one order of nostalgia, please

That’ll be one order of nostalgia, please

Soumya Kurnool
February 15, 2013
Junior Angela Inn makes her way over to Los Altos High School's territory, only to be met with opposition from LAHS's powerful defense on Jan. 11. In situations like this, the Lady Mats failed to maintain possession of the ball, which in part prevented MVHS from scoring and led to their 0-2 loss. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

Girls soccer: Third scoreless game in a row for Lady Mats

Soumya Kurnool
January 14, 2013
GIRLS SOCCER: Preseason opener ends in 1-1 tie

GIRLS SOCCER: Preseason opener ends in 1-1 tie

Soumya Kurnool
November 28, 2012
NFL concussions should knock sense into our heads

NFL concussions should knock sense into our heads

Soumya Kurnool
November 25, 2012
CAUTION: Grandma behind the wheel

CAUTION: Grandma behind the wheel

Soumya Kurnool
November 19, 2012
What's on your plate?

What’s on your plate?

Soumya Kurnool
November 19, 2012
WHAT!?! Soumya Kurnool is in a relationship! But that's only supposed to happen after she scrubs the toilet with a toothbrush... Illustration by Shuyi Qi.

Grandpa Kurnool, where art thou?

Soumya Kurnool
October 26, 2012
Even though the youth are one of the least engaged of age groups when it comes to politics, students like juniors Joyce Tien and Pradnya Narkhede have immersed themselves into the political process for volunteering for a political campaign. Illustration by Shuyi Qi.

On the campaign trail

Soumya Kurnool
October 26, 2012
Second presidential debate a step towards youth engagement

Second presidential debate a step towards youth engagement

Soumya Kurnool
October 17, 2012
17, going on 71

17, going on 71

Soumya Kurnool
September 28, 2012
Welcome, young fountain hopper

Welcome, young fountain hopper

Soumya Kurnool
May 29, 2012
So long, farewell

So long, farewell

Soumya Kurnool
May 23, 2012

Grandma is watching you

Soumya Kurnool
April 11, 2012
My facial expression tells all. Four days in New York have taught me that New York is no city for old women. Illustration by Angela Liu.

Grandma’s day out

Soumya Kurnool
April 11, 2012

A right and not a privilege

Soumya Kurnool
March 13, 2012
Wanted: a pair of purple ear plugs

Wanted: a pair of purple ear plugs

Soumya Kurnool
February 1, 2012
Community connections prove essential in Pledge 2 Recycle

Community connections prove essential in Pledge 2 Recycle

Soumya Kurnool
January 19, 2012
Assembly meant to educate misses the point

Assembly meant to educate misses the point

Soumya Kurnool
January 6, 2012
Cocoa Cram Week sets itself as a model for future study programs

Cocoa Cram Week sets itself as a model for future study programs

Soumya Kurnool
December 20, 2011
Silence is golden, but its absence is not punishable

Silence is golden, but its absence is not punishable

Soumya Kurnool
December 18, 2011
Why F.L.U.B. flubbed

Why F.L.U.B. flubbed

Soumya Kurnool
December 15, 2011
Although it may seem simple and streamlined, the reality is that the iPod Touch is no less complicated than a jumbled up Rubix Cube. Good luck figuring this one out. Photo Illustration by Angela Liu.

Out of touch with the iPod Touch

Soumya Kurnool
December 7, 2011
Theatre: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ exceeds expectations

Theatre: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ exceeds expectations

Soumya Kurnool
November 12, 2011
Vulgar and obscene, Abercrombie's clothing reveals more and more, covering less and less. Photo illustration by Angela Liu.

The Devil wears Abercrombie

Soumya Kurnool
November 9, 2011
Photo by Stephanie Cabral/Yahoo!

Music: Clinton concert rocks the house

Soumya Kurnool
October 16, 2011
English teacher Jessica Kaufman (top left) met actor James Franco (top right) at UCLA. English teacher Terry Anderson (bottom left) was in the middle of the paparazzi with actress Marcia Cross (bottom right). Photo illustrations (top and bottom left) by Soumya Kurnool. James Franco picture courtesy of David Shankbone. Marcia Cross picture courtesy of Flickr user Kirk S.

Fifteen minutes of Hollywood fame

Soumya Kurnool
October 14, 2011
Illustration by Alexandria Poh

Wanted: Spirit and chicken wire

Soumya Kurnool
October 14, 2011
Seniors Raelle Alfaro and Hannah DeBaets have donated to Locks of Love. Senior Raelle Alfaro’s hair is now eleven inches shorter than it used to be. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

Students donate to Locks of Love

Soumya Kurnool
September 25, 2011

Moon Festival: Small-scale family fun

Soumya Kurnool
September 20, 2011
Gratitude doesn’t come cheap

Gratitude doesn’t come cheap

Soumya Kurnool
August 26, 2011
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