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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

Subin Ko

Subin Ko, Staff Writer

Subin is a junior and a staff writer for El Estoque. He enjoys staring at Manta rays in aquarium and love listening to music.

All content by Subin Ko
Illustration | Grace Lin

Breaking down generational walls

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
As the popular slang shifts constantly, people can often struggle to communicate intergenerationally.  Illustration | Kathryn Foo and Canva

We should embrace brainrot to cross intergenerational boundaries

As a language, brainrot has the capacity to bring generations together
Subin Ko and Kathryn Foo
March 7, 2025
Recalls in groceries sold by major retailers causes confusion in community

Recalls in groceries sold by major retailers causes confusion in community

Major retailers recall on baby carrots due to potential contamination
Subin Ko and Arjun Dhruv
March 2, 2025
Protesters carry red banners, saying “National Assembly Disorder! Civil War Leader! Behead President Yoon!” in Itaewon, South Korea on Jan. 4. Photo | Samuel Teo

The MVHS Korean community shares insight on protests against the South Korean president’s breaches of democracy

Koreans protest as President Yoon defends martial law, questioning the democracy of South Korea
Samuel Teo and Subin Ko
February 3, 2025
Graphic| Giljoon Lee

Shopping Slump

Examining the impact of fluctuations in the food industry on MVHS students
Sophomore Lewly Tzankov receives a pass,  intercepting a GHS defender.

Varsity Boys Soccer triumphs against Gunn High School 3-0

The Matadors turn the tides at halftime to secure a win
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
January 17, 2025
MVHS Girls Golf team places 5th at CCS tournament

MVHS Girls Golf team places 5th at CCS tournament

Girls golf players and coach speak on their journey in tournaments and onward
Jami Lim and Subin Ko
November 26, 2024
Junior Nirvika Choudhury guides students through an activity and discussion during the workshop. photo | Subin Ko

Cyber For Youth holds its first education workshop for freshmen

The cyber education organization educates students on digital safety through presentations and hands-on activities
Jason Chu and Subin Ko
November 19, 2024
Junior Shivasharan Chaganti typing on his self-modded keyboard

MVHS juniors run a custom keyboard business

Juniors Shivasharan Chaganti and Aditya Pulla talk about their unique business experience on keyboard business
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
November 5, 2024
Junior Ria Sethi, founder of Cyber For Youth, hangs "Safety Online" posters in a classroom. Photo courtesy of Ria Sethi | Used with permission

Formerly cyberbullied teen starts anti-cyberbullying initiative

MVHS student-founded Cyber For Youth to combat online hate
Jason Chu and Subin Ko
October 26, 2024
Senior Aradhana Sekar looks up information on Study Buddies on the MVHS website.

The impact of Study Buddies on the MVHS community

Study buddies and students bond through teaching and learning
Trisha Sannappanavar and Subin Ko
September 29, 2024
Photo illustration | Sophia D'Sa

50 fresh faces

The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
The Rise construction site

The rise of Vallco

Local community members discuss the potential impacts of The Rise
Liz Liu, Kaia Yuan, Subin Ko, Raj Thapliyal, and Aletheia Ju
September 3, 2024
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