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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

Geethikaa Tarra

Geethikaa Tarra, Staff Writer

Geethi is currently a sophomore and a first-year staff writer for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys dog-sitting, attempting to cook, feeding her pet chickens and listening to some good bops.

All content by Geethikaa Tarra
Off-season, every season

Off-season, every season

Examining MVHS student athletes’ off-season practices.
Geethikaa Tarra
May 22, 2022
Salt: Giving food life

Salt: Giving food life

Students share their experiences and opinions on salty flavors
Geethikaa Tarra
April 20, 2022
Graphic by Justin Kim

Dancing forward

Taking a look at the goals and memories of MVHS's dance organizations
Man on the street: What’s the last lie you told?

Man on the street: What’s the last lie you told?

MVHS students explain the reasoning behind their dishonesty
Taryn Lam and Geethikaa Tarra
March 16, 2022
Race in Sports

Race in Sports

Exploring the different facets of race in sports
MV Raas practices their routine for an upcoming performance and are positioned in a formation, holding up their dandiya sticks.

Everything upcoming for MV Raas

Showcasing experiences of members of this Indian dance team
Geethikaa Tarra
March 4, 2022
Cupertino’s best boba destinations

Cupertino’s best boba destinations

El Estoque finds the best boba in Cupertino by visiting select establishments.
Geethikaa Tarra and Devin Gupta
February 13, 2022
Graphic by Sophia Ma and Irene Tang

Winter Sports

Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
My COVID repercussions

My COVID repercussions

Sharing the untimely and unexpected effects of contracting COVID-19
Geethikaa Tarra
November 27, 2021
Perception

Perception

Examing the role of perception in our lives
First impressions are important, but shouldn’t be defining

First impressions are important, but shouldn’t be defining

Assessing the significance of split-second assumptions on our perceptions of people
Kripa Mayureshwar and Geethikaa Tarra
November 4, 2021
My sister, Samhitha, and I stand on the sofa brushing and playing with our maternal grandpas hair.

Having close relationships with grandparents is a privilege

Experiencing the joys and sorrows of creating or maintaining a meaningful bond with grandparents
Geethikaa Tarra
October 20, 2021
Reconnection

Reconnection

Delving into the nuances of reconnection

Looking to the past

Students and staff share their thoughts on reconnection
Michelle Chen and Geethikaa Tarra
September 24, 2021
Body goals

“Body goals”

Examining the toxicity behind using the phrase “body goals"
Geethikaa Tarra
September 21, 2021
Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year

Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year

Exploring what’s in store for clubs as MVHS returns to in-person learning
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