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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

Zaid Naqvi

Zaid Naqvi, Staff Writer

Zaid is a sophomore and a staff writer for El Estoque. When he isn’t playing Pokemon Go, he likes to read (and reread) every fantasy book he owns. He also enjoys playing soccer and listening to Clairo.

All content by Zaid Naqvi
Photo illustration | Stella Petzova

Election 2024

Examining the impact of local, statewide and national elections on the MVHS community
A planner details the week's events, emphasizing the hurdles of school life at MVHS. Photo | Zaid Naqvi

New mandatory courses limit exposure and expression through electives

Required Health, Ethnic Studies and Financial Literacy courses will limit flexibility in elective enrollment while diminishing opportunity for personal interests
Zaid Naqvi
November 3, 2024
Photo Illustration | Zaid Naqvi and Alyssa Yang

The community reflects on past elections

Students and staff discuss the significance of controversial elections in the past
Zaid Naqvi and Alyssa Yang
October 28, 2024
New California law prevents schools from directly outing children to parents, amid recent parental rights movement. Illustration | Corinna Kuo

California becomes first state to ban schools from disclosing gender changes

New state legislation bans schools from directly notifying parents of students’ gender changes at school
Zaid Naqvi and Eric Zhou
September 21, 2024
Senior outside hitter Kiana Mark, sophomore outside hitter Emily Chan and junior libero Victoria Woo take a preparatory stance in the backcourt. Photo by Eric Zhou

Varsity Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-0

Matadors struggle with serve receive in their first league game
Zaid Naqvi and Eric Zhou
September 16, 2024
SEL Curriculum Wayfinder, promotes the skills Purpose, Self-awareness, Empathy, Adaptability, Collaboration and Agency throughout the FUHSD school district through interactive activities and informative videos.

Finding the way

FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning
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