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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

Lillian Wang

Lillian Wang, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Lillian is a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque.

All content by Lillian Wang
Students and staff explain their experiences with translating media.

In translation

Exploring the art and impact of translation in the MVHS community
Lillian Wang
June 6, 2024
Jaime Lannister, Maleficent and Bowser are three examples of villains in media.

Embracing evil

Students and staff rethink the purpose of villains in media
Lillian Wang
May 27, 2024
Staff shakeup

Staff shakeup

District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year
Stanford students and community members create protest art projects to advocate for divestment.

Universal unrest

College protesters intensify discourse on the Israel-Hamas war
Giljoon Lee, Lillian Wang, and Alyssa Yang
May 23, 2024
Badminton Head Coach Russell Okuno gives advice to sophomore Maxim Gutnik after his first set of Varsity 3 Boys Singles against Lynbrook High School.

Sounds of sports

MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
Playing with pixels

Playing with pixels

MVHS students share their experiences with sports video games
Lillian Wang and Benjamin Zhang
April 13, 2024
Badminton Head Coach Russell Okuno gives advice to sophomore Maxim Gutnik after his first set of Varsity 3 Boys Singles against Lynbrook High School.

Words of advice

MVHS coaches discuss their approach to giving student athletes pep talks
Manas Kottakota and Lillian Wang
April 10, 2024
The Silicon Valley Hopper provides transportation services for youths and senior citizens in select cities. Illustration | Silicon Valley Hopper

Steering toward new routes

Sunnyvale Mobility Advocacy Group members discuss efforts to improve transportation accessibility in the Bay Area
Jami Lim and Lillian Wang
March 26, 2024
MV IASA brings “Spotlite on India” to life

MV IASA brings “Spotlite on India” to life

Students partake in a night of cultural performances and skits
Daphne Huang and Lillian Wang
March 22, 2024
Wildflour Desserts offers seasonal launches, each made up of two or three dessert options.

Dessert Detectives: Wildflour Desserts

Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Lillian Wang
March 21, 2024
Off-court champs

Off-court champs

MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
Adding fuel to F1

Adding fuel to F1

Fans of Formula One share their love for the sport
Taryn Lam and Lillian Wang
March 9, 2024
Senior William Zhang is a composer who has written two pieces for the MV Chamber Orchestra at concerts.

The will for music

Senior William Zhang discusses his passion for music composition
Giljoon Lee and Lillian Wang
March 6, 2024
Freelance photographer John Ling looks into his camera as he attempts to take a picture of a jumping athlete.

Out of frame

Featuring photographers and their work for team sports at MVHS
Daphne Huang and Lillian Wang
February 26, 2024
Sleep

Sleep

From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
TBH...

TBH…

MVHS students share their texting habits and styles
Ananda Singh and Lillian Wang
January 26, 2024
Seeking sleep

Seeking sleep

Members of the MVHS community share their perspectives on sleep issues
Amberly Sun and Lillian Wang
January 26, 2024
Mahito’s inexplicable feud with the mysterious Grey Heron is the first sign that reality may not be as it seems in “The Boy and the Heron.” Illustration | Studio Ghibli

“The Boy and the Heron” finds wonder in the ordinary

Hayao Miyazaki’s not-quite-final masterpiece is worth the wait
Dylan Nguyen and Lillian Wang
December 13, 2023
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
A climate protest takes place in New York City, urging action against fossil fuel emissions.

Advocacy in action

Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism
Print technician Paula Gaspar works on a puzzle with students at the print center.

A place of ink-spiration

Examining how the print center has become a community at MVHS
Dahlia Schilling and Lillian Wang
December 9, 2023
Students lead protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement at Mill Valley. Photo courtesy of Steve Disenhof | Used with permission

The bigger picture

Examining photography’s impact on modern social movements
Kathryn Foo and Lillian Wang
December 5, 2023
The procession moves down Market St., protesting against the APEC 2023 summit in San Francisco.

The voices against APEC

Demonstrators hit the streets in San Francisco to protest APEC 2023
Jason Chu, Lillian Wang, and Alyssa Yang
December 4, 2023
“Paint It Black” makes its exit

“Paint It Black” makes its exit

Marching Band and Color Guard hold final home show of the year
Ethan Kellogg and Lillian Wang
November 23, 2023
Stylestruck

Stylestruck

Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
Transgender student athletes participate in a variety of sports at MVHS.

Transgender student athletes

Looking into the experiences of athletes who identify as transgender at MVHS
Graphic by Lillian Wang

Evolution of book culture

Examining how different facets of the reading community have changed
Costume director Lynda Cameron-Bayer fits a costume for the Queen of Hearts, a character in MV Drama’s “Alice in Wonderland.”

Costume couture

Featuring the MVHS Drama costume department
Lillian Wang and Benjamin Zhang
November 1, 2023
Digital book formats have been made prevalent by the digital age.

Rewiring reading

Investigating the impacts of the digital age on book consumption
Jami Lim and Lillian Wang
November 1, 2023
Malinda and Rosie Vargas (left and right, respectively) pose behind their booth at the De Anza Flea Market

The humans behind the De Anza Flea Market

Telling the stories of six people at the Oct. 7 flea market
Aashi Venkat and Lillian Wang
October 15, 2023
Last one, fast one

Last one, fast one

Behind the scenes of the Class of 2024’s Homecoming skit
Aletheia Ju and Lillian Wang
October 8, 2023
The Class of 2024's final Homecoming skit ends with the performers cheering and shooting confetti into the air.

The final lap

Seniors close off Homecoming skits with a bang
Sonia Verma and Lillian Wang
September 30, 2023
The Cupertino Historical Society acquired two mannequins for the center display: one of Painless Parker, and one of a patient getting his teeth pulled.

Painless Parker rolls into the Cupertino Historical Society

New exhibit on famous Cupertino dentist opens Sept. 15
Lillian Wang
September 16, 2023
Members of the Chinese Rainbow Network wave rainbow dance fans.

San Francisco Pride Parade 2023

Annual pride parade and festival celebrates LGBTQ+ community
Aashi Venkat and Lillian Wang
June 26, 2023
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