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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

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Vivian Chiang

Vivian Chiang, Staff Writer

Vivian is a third year staff writer and former Features and Opinion editor on El Estoque. In her free time, she likes to make videos, listen to music, and hang out with friends.

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Kennedy Middle School Science Olympiad team wins fourth place at Nationals

Kennedy Middle School Science Olympiad team wins fourth place at Nationals

MVHS members of the KMS Gold team share their experience competing at the 2018 middle school National Tournament
Aditi Gnanasekar, Vivian Chiang, and Ria Kolli
May 25, 2018
Finding their circles: how friendships defined the experiences of MVHS seniors

Finding their circles: how friendships defined the experiences of MVHS seniors

As they prepare to leave MVHS, seniors reflect on the impact of friendships
Claire Chang and Vivian Chiang
May 23, 2018
Behind the scenes of ND films' short movie

Behind the scenes of ND films’ short movie

Vivian Chiang
April 13, 2018
Neutral Density Films prepares for their first production of the year

Neutral Density Films prepares for their first production of the year

Vivian Chiang
March 9, 2018
A taste of our cultures

A taste of our cultures

Vivian Chiang
March 9, 2018
Crumbling under weight

Crumbling under weight

Vivian Chiang
March 8, 2018
Day in the life: Lester the data collector

Day in the life: Lester the data collector

Vivian Chiang
February 3, 2018
Deal with it: a weed dealer and user's perspective

Deal with it: a weed dealer and user’s perspective

Vivian Chiang
February 2, 2018
Science Olympiad’s competition season begins

Science Olympiad’s competition season begins

Vivian Chiang
February 2, 2018
Absent minded: different views on skipping school

Absent minded: different views on skipping school

Vivian Chiang
December 12, 2017
MVHS Science Olympiad’s Sunday study sessions

MVHS Science Olympiad’s Sunday study sessions

Vivian Chiang
November 16, 2017
Wendy Wang walks her younger son to school in the morning.

The dilemma of sacrifice: Mothers discuss their decisions to stay at home or continue working

Vivian Chiang
November 15, 2017
Illustration by Elizabeth Han

Separated in Physics classroom

Vivian Chiang
October 20, 2017
When death comes knocking: how different people answer the door

When death comes knocking: how different people answer the door

Vivian Chiang
October 20, 2017
Q&A: The President of Neutral Density Club on the upcoming year

Q&A: The President of Neutral Density Club on the upcoming year

Vivian Chiang
September 14, 2017
Illustration by Ananya Bhat

Tale of two frights

Vivian Chiang
September 13, 2017
Q&A: Junior Amita Mahajan shares how to prepare for MUN conferences

Q&A: Junior Amita Mahajan shares how to prepare for MUN conferences

Vivian Chiang
May 28, 2017
Shoulderspeaker's apprentice

Shoulderspeaker’s apprentice

Vivian Chiang
May 28, 2017
Class of 2017: Senior stats

Class of 2017: Senior stats

Vivian Chiang
May 25, 2017

It’s up to you

Vivian Chiang
April 5, 2017
School board members share thoughts on Resolution #1617-12

School board members share thoughts on Resolution #1617-12

Vivian Chiang
March 20, 2017
MVRT prepares for upcoming competition in Arizona

MVRT prepares for upcoming competition in Arizona

Vivian Chiang
March 9, 2017
A day without a woman: How its success tinged with failure for a weird aftertaste

A day without a woman: How its success tinged with failure for a weird aftertaste

Vivian Chiang
March 8, 2017
CONTRA: the legal age

CONTRA: the legal age

Vivian Chiang
March 8, 2017
Evolution of man

Evolution of man

Vivian Chiang
February 9, 2017
Dancing on my own

Dancing on my own

Vivian Chiang
February 9, 2017
Palla works with three female members to adjust components of the robot. This year, MVRT aims to encourage girls to participate equally throughout the build season.

Robotics team starts build season

Vivian Chiang
February 8, 2017
Word on the Street: FOB

Word on the Street: FOB

Vivian Chiang
January 23, 2017
Official portrait of President Barack Obama in the Oval Office, Dec. 6, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

A final look at Obama’s eight year presidency

Vivian Chiang
January 23, 2017
To believe or not to believe

To believe or not to believe

Vivian Chiang
November 12, 2016
Model United Nations club prepares for Stanford conference

Model United Nations club prepares for Stanford conference

Vivian Chiang
November 11, 2016
Students and teachers discuss their last thoughts on the election

Students and teachers discuss their last thoughts on the election

Vivian Chiang
November 7, 2016
VERGE: Drawing the line for cyberbullying

VERGE: Drawing the line for cyberbullying

Vivian Chiang
October 19, 2016
Snapchat streaks: A controversial form of friendship

Snapchat streaks: A controversial form of friendship

Vivian Chiang
October 18, 2016
Checking the box: New state bill raises conversation about disaggregation of race

Checking the box: New state bill raises conversation about disaggregation of race

Vivian Chiang
September 21, 2016
Students debate about the upcoming presidential election

Students debate about the upcoming presidential election

Vivian Chiang
September 13, 2016
Q&A: Model United Nations officers share their goals for the year

Q&A: Model United Nations officers share their goals for the year

Vivian Chiang
September 11, 2016
Addressing the term “frape” head-on

Addressing the term “frape” head-on

Vivian Chiang
August 24, 2016
Pulse: New UC school application prompts

Pulse: New UC school application prompts

Vivian Chiang
May 20, 2016
A behind the scenes look at Drama’s student produced plays

A behind the scenes look at Drama’s student produced plays

Vivian Chiang
May 17, 2016
Senior Alexis Standridge: Homicide and other inconveniences

Senior Alexis Standridge: Homicide and other inconveniences

Vivian Chiang
May 17, 2016
Senior Eric Crouch: Absolution

Senior Eric Crouch: Absolution

Vivian Chiang
May 17, 2016
Senior Zarek Peris and Junior Sithara Menon: Folded

Senior Zarek Peris and Junior Sithara Menon: Folded

Vivian Chiang
May 17, 2016
Behind the scenes of Club Food Day

Behind the scenes of Club Food Day

Vivian Chiang
April 8, 2016
Girls soccer: Matadors end the season with win at senior night

Girls soccer: Matadors end the season with win at senior night

Vivian Chiang
February 24, 2016
Girls soccer senior night: Senior Rachel Poulo

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Rachel Poulo

Vivian Chiang
February 24, 2016
Workout playlist: Music energizes sophomore goalie

Workout playlist: Music energizes sophomore goalie

Vivian Chiang
February 9, 2016
MVHS predicts: Super Bowl 50

MVHS predicts: Super Bowl 50

Vivian Chiang
February 7, 2016
A closer look at the reason behind Drama’s lack of males

A closer look at the reason behind Drama’s lack of males

Vivian Chiang
February 4, 2016
Girls soccer: Team dominates Lynbrook HS 2-0

Girls soccer: Team dominates Lynbrook HS 2-0

Vivian Chiang
January 12, 2016
Roleplay: A Friend in You

Roleplay: A Friend in You

Vivian Chiang
November 23, 2015
La Pluma chooses new staff members

La Pluma chooses new staff members

Vivian Chiang
November 19, 2015
Life Skills: How to manage your time wisely

Life Skills: How to manage your time wisely

Vivian Chiang
November 18, 2015
Religion and tradition: Culture revealed through myths

Religion and tradition: Culture revealed through myths

Vivian Chiang
November 2, 2015
Professional improv team works with drama students

Professional improv team works with drama students

Vivian Chiang
October 23, 2015
Superstitions: Get your head in the game - Pre-game rituals

Superstitions: Get your head in the game – Pre-game rituals

Vivian Chiang
October 20, 2015
Chinese teacher I-Chu Chang’s classroom is filled with students waiting for the Chinese club’s first interest meeting of the year. The students chat with each other while eating their lunches. Photo by Vivian Chiang.

Welcoming anyone, Chinese Club plans a year of exciting events

Vivian Chiang
September 27, 2015
A changing city: Paul and Eddie’s on how Cupertino has changed over the years

A changing city: Paul and Eddie’s on how Cupertino has changed over the years

Vivian Chiang
September 25, 2015
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