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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Asha Wojciechowski

Asha Wojciechowski, Opinion Editor

Asha Wojciechowski is a Junior and Opinion Editor for El Estoque. In her free time you can find her watching horror game playthroughs, reading her favorite high fantasy novels over and over again or playing Minecraft with her sister.

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“rosie” is a good showcase of Rosé’s vocal skill but little else, falling short of making an impact in the wake of the positive reception to her pre-release “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars. Photo courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation | Used with permission

‘rosie’ by Rosé is a dime a dozen

Rosé’s debut album is a nostalgic but lukewarm attempt at reflection on a past relationship
Ellie Wang and Asha Wojciechowski
December 18, 2024
The second 2024 presidential debate sparked discussion on social media about President-elect Donald Trump’s statement about Haitian immigrants. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior

People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
Vaishnavi Katukam and Asha Wojciechowski
December 9, 2024
Students often use their computers to replace their phones during class, voiding the purpose of the cell phone ban. | Photo by Niveda Hari

2026 cell phone ban sparks uncertainty about cell phone usage in MVHS classrooms

Students and staff explore the potential impacts of AB3216 on how technology is used in MVHS classrooms
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
December 6, 2024
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
Photoillustration by Ellie Wang

Women insulting other women online enables toxic internalized misogyny

Women should avoid insulting other women’s appearance to combat toxic misogyny
Suhana Mahabal and Asha Wojciechowski
October 25, 2024
Seniors Katie Wang and Sophie Minogue strike a pose during the senior co-ed dance.

Photo by Sophia D’Sa

MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally

Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
Senior Steve Yang (right) presents his club trifold to another student during Club Information Day on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Club Information Days 2024 generate excitement for upcoming year

Annual MVHS Club Information Day held on Thursday and Friday
Asha Wojciechowski, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2024
Photo illustration by Suhana Mahabal | "Prescription Drugs - Prescription Bottle - Pills" by weiss_paarz_photos is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

The problem with prescription medicine

Rising costs of prescription medicine impact MVHS community’s daily and school lives
Suhana Mahabal and Asha Wojciechowski
September 20, 2024
Photo Illustration by Asha Wojciechowski || "Kamala Harris" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue

Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns
Yinuo Tian works on her math and Chinese homework simultaneously to keep up with the pace of the curriculum.

Breaks, not burdens

Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework policy for school breaks
Ellie Wang and Asha Wojciechowski
May 20, 2024
Mandarin is a notoriously difficult language, but I found out through my Chinese 1 experience that it is worth the challenge.

‘But Chinese is too hard’

How choosing to take Chinese 1 freshman year taught me to challenge myself
Asha Wojciechowski, Opinion Editor
May 18, 2024
Quantity versus quality

Quantity versus quality

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

Coming back stronger

MVHS student athletes share their perspective on the role physical therapy has played in their sports experience
Ananda Singh and Asha Wojciechowski
April 12, 2024
Some popular examples of young adult novels are the "Harry Potter" book series, the "Twilight" series and "The Hunger Games" trilogy.

The book revolution

Members of the MVHS community reflect on young adult novels shifting in quality over the years
Aashi Venkat and Asha Wojciechowski
April 9, 2024
Commonly used writing structures at MVHS actually hinder students' critical thinking process.

Rigid writing

Asha Wojciechowski, Staff Writer
March 2, 2024
Photo illustration by Lauren Chuu

Athlete attendance

Student athletes and coaches discuss the complexities of attendance in sports
Lauren Chuu and Asha Wojciechowski
January 27, 2024
Senior Sanika Kothari (center) supports junior Jooha Kim (top center) by her ankle at a football game against Washington High School on Sept. 9.

Base value

Examining the importance of the bases in cheerleading.
Lily Jiang and Asha Wojciechowski
December 6, 2023
Illustrations by April Wang

*Cough cough*

How MVHS school culture has forced people to make ethically questionable decisions around coming to school when sick.
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
October 26, 2023
Rob Walker shares personal details about his son’s fentanyl poisoning.

Cupertino Rotary Club holds “The Fentanyl Poisoning: Real Talk About Fake Pills” presentation

The presentation was hosted in partnership with the Fremont Union High School Foundation, the Fremont Union High School District and the Cupertino Union School District
Megha Mummaneni and Asha Wojciechowski
October 20, 2023
According to a survey of 159 people from MVHS, 43% of students believe the school does not have adequate lunch options.

Got lunch?

Evaluating the impact of school meal options on students with dietary restrictions
Megha Mummaneni and Asha Wojciechowski
September 29, 2023
Behind the Scenes: PTSA

Behind the Scenes: PTSA

A behind-the-scenes look at what the PTSA is doing for MVHS
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
September 27, 2023
Hi Barbie!

Hi Barbie!

Exploring social media’s impact on women empowerment themes in the summer hit “Barbie”
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