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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Varun Singh

Varun Singh, Staff Writer

Varun is a junior and staff writer at El Estoque. In his free time he enjoys biking and listening to music.

All content by Varun Singh
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
The criminal investigation and charges against rapper and record producer Sean "Diddy" Combs swept social media with related memes and jokes. Photo illustration by Ellie Wang. "P Diddy 2000" by John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com | Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Toxic humor in memes downplays crimes committed by celebrities

Internet culture needs to take celebrity crime more seriously
Varun Singh and Asha Wojciechowski
October 25, 2024
Junior Krish Kotecha readies himself to hike the ball and start the game.

Varsity football ties Saratoga High School 27–27 in the Homecoming game

The Homecoming game ends in a tie after a severe injury in overtime
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
We all need a way to relax, this tree next to the railroad on Stevens Creek Boulevard is mine

A tree hugger’s dilemma

How trees made me comfortable with my uncertain future
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
A quiet time

A quiet time

How 4 a.m. helped me discover my underlying negative views on judgment
Varun Singh
September 18, 2024
Are you proud of yourself?

Are you proud of yourself?

How I’m learning to set healthy boundaries with my own doubts
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
Cell phone use during school hours has become increasingly common among MVHS students.

California Gov. Newsom calls for cell phone restrictions at schools

Newsom aims to improve students’ mental health and education
Junior Lotus Wu gets ready before an online C-Dream show

Global game

Students share their experiences with traveling internationally for sports
Ananda Singh and Varun Singh
May 25, 2024
Quantity versus quality

Quantity versus quality

El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section explores the differing opinions regarding quantity vs. quality

Fit the vibe

Students share their perspectives and experiences with stereotypes surrounding their favorite music genres
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
For senior Anqi Chen, art can take a large quanity of their time, ranging from hours to days. Photo courtesy of Anqi Chen.

The perfect balance

Artists reflect on the time they put into their pieces
Ananya Chaudhary and Varun Singh
April 6, 2024
Batchu and Kulkarni hold their poster board, depicting their various clean energy initiatives.

Grants for good

IRPD students receive monetary grants for their projects
Jason Chu, Taryn Lam, and Varun Singh
January 24, 2024
Protestors gather at Harry Bridges Plaza, San Francisco in a demonstration against the APEC convention.

On the streets of SF

San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues
Maria Rodriguez and her two children attend the protest to advocate for workers rights.

APEC: AAPI pioneers

Uncovering the impact of the APEC conference on local AAPI leaders and communities
Sophia D'Sa, Taryn Lam, and Varun Singh
December 10, 2023
Nathan Liu playing baseball when he was younger. | Photo courtesy of Nathan Liu

More than skin-deep

Exploring senior Nathan Liu's experiences with and beyond eczema
Jillian Ju and Varun Singh
November 1, 2023
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