Tanish Mendki, News Editor
One day off
Examining seniors' adventures from the 2022 ditch day
‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ lives up to its name
The latest MCU movie provides entertainment despite a messy plot
MVHS faces rat infestation
Examining the impact of juvenile rats on campus
FUHSD implements new bell schedule for 2022-23 school year
Major schedule changes include an 8:30 a.m start and seven periods on Monday
MVHS estimates lower enrollment in coming years
Explaining the causes and effects of declining enrollment within FUHSD
The bathroom breakdown
Reviewing popular bathrooms at MVHS to find the best one
Tracking COVID-19
Exploring the process of managing cases at MVHS
The College Board announces new format for the SAT
Explaining the changes made to the standardized test
Breaking the bubble
CDC gives complete approval to the COVID-19 vaccine, authorizing its administration for ages 5-11
Marvel’s “Eternals” disappoints despite an eternal run-time and diverse cast
Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao’s venture into superhero films is overwhelming
Bike lane separation on McClellan Road named “project of the year”
Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Public Works Society calls the construction “a key step in combating climate change”
Superhero daydreams come to reality in Marvel’s ‘What If…?’
The latest addition to the Marvel universe is every fan’s dream
Following the checkered-past of Elizabeth Holmes
Examining the timeline of Theranos, a multi-million dollar biotech company, from its conception to it’s eventual fall
Back on track
Exploring the changes implemented at MVHS in preparation for a new school year
The time to talk
Why we need to address sexual violence in our community
The logistics behind hybrid-learning in FUHSD
Exploring the decision making involved with bringing students back to school
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning
Exploring the recent shift to hybrid learning within the district
Derek Chauvin found guilty for the murder of George Floyd
Police officer charged with manslaughter and third degree murder in the case of George Floyd
Moving schools during COVID-19
Exploring the experiences and process behind changing schools during distanced learning
Competition Culture
Exploring the experiences of students in our community who participate in various contests and competitions
Art
Exploring the experience of students who have participated in art competitions
Sexual assault
Examining sexual assault in Bay Area high schools
2021 AP exams
Exploring the uncertainty regarding AP tests this year and its implications for MVHS students and staff
Closing Week during remote learning provides alternatives to typical high-stakes final exams
Examining the various ways teachers are administering final assessments to wrap up first semester
The effect of COVID-19 on hobbies
Exploring the stories of student activities affected by the events of 2020
College in COVID-19
Exploring the various ways the pandemic affects colleges and the application process
Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic
Examining various perspectives about instruction through a screen
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19
Exploring Whole Foods COVID-19 safety measures and public opinion about the measures taken
COVID-19 and its impact on the sports community
Exploring the feelings from different MVHS athletes who have been impacted directly from this and the fans of professional sports leagues
All Santa Clara Valley Athletic League sports suspended
Exploring MVHS student’s reactions to the suspension of all sports seasons
The faces behind COVID-19
Exploring the stories of members of the MVHS community impacted by the novel coronavirus
NBA suspends all games left in the season due to COVID-19
Exploring the the reactions of MVHS to the suspension of the NBA season
College admissions should be merit-based, here’s why | EE Opinion
Of many controversial topics, college admissions is one of the most pertinent to Monta Vista high school. In this video, El Estoque staff writers Devin Gupta and Tanish Mendki explore why admissions should be merit-based
Implicit bias
Exploring the internalized discrimination within MVHS
The different expectations that different sexes face
Exploring internalized sexism at MVHS
Nothing is Permanent
A lesson from the sudden death of a family friend
Senior Adam Wang’s fight against his hearing disability
Exploring senior Adam Wang’s hardships with his hearing disability
A learning experience: the story of our friendship
A recap of everything that makes our friendship memorable
Annual Heroes Run aims to improve healthcare for children
Exploring the community event directed toward making child healthcare more affordable
Workers’ strikes in our community
Exploring the causes and effects of Amazon and Santa Clara County worker’s strikes
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
MVHS students and staff react to Sandy Hook Ad
MVHS students and staff react to non profit Sandy Hook Promise’s back to school ad “Back-To-School Essentials”
English teachers come together to promote equity in classrooms
English teachers of FUHSD attend sessions in order to learn how to help their students in a way that benefits them
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
The disappearance of the Monta Vista Cheer Team
Students react to the Yell Team as a replacement for MV Cheer
Construction delays on McClellan
Unexpected underground utilities issues push back bike lane completion date