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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

A sheriff monitors students while blocking the entrance to the bus circle with his car. Photo | Zaid Naqvi
BREAKING: MVHS receives threats, prompting early dismissal and the cancellation of Career Day
Emails warning students and staff of bombs on campus mark the third set of threatening emails in the 2024-2025 school year
March 14, 2025
Local activist and speaker at the rally Cassandra Magana speaks about the disparities women of color currently face. 
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta
Together We Will holds its first International Women’s Day rally
March 14, 2025
Sally Lieber, Chair of the State Board of Equalization, and Idarose Sylvester, founder Together We Will, host their first International Women's Day rally
Junior Kyoto Nishikawa performs "First Suite in Eb for Military Band" in the second part of the concert. Photo | Melody Lin
MVHS Music Department holds its ‘Beyond the Planets’ concert
March 10, 2025
Symphonic, Concert Band and Philharmonic Orchestra perform the second day of a two-day program
Junior cellist Elspeth Luu and senior cellist Robin Yoon hold their bows up, signifying the end of a piece. Photo | Angela Poon
Monta Vista Orchestra holds opening night of ‘Beyond the Planets’ concert
March 10, 2025
Showcasing the music of Gustav Holst, the concert also included the first solo performance of Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” by a freshman
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 4
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 4
What love means to MVHS staff
March 10, 2025
Tiny Love Stories
Tiny Love Stories
March 9, 2025
What love means to the MVHS community
Juju Ling poses for a photo. Photo | Ethan Eisler
How sophomore Juju Ling found more ways to be expressive
March 9, 2025
Sophomore Juju Ling describes her queer identity and how it intersects with other parts of her identity
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 3
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 3
March 9, 2025
What relationships mean to the MVHS community
Art museums are slowly losing visibility with the rise of the digital era. Illustration | Grace Lin
The digital shift reshaping art exhibitions will affect art consumption
As the world embraces digital platforms, museums and art showcases are forced to evolve
March 10, 2025
Rage bait induces interaction with the posted content. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski
Rage bait: How purposefully rage-inducing content is harming users’ mental health
March 10, 2025
Rage bait online takes advantage of viewers and perpetuates unethical behavior for monetization
Self-sabotage is action, or a lack thereof, that gets in the way of our success, whether intentional or unconscious. Photo | Ryan Liu
Bravery is an essential aspect of goal-setting
March 10, 2025
Confronting my tendencies to self-sabotage
Advisories provide an important, informative experience, yet are neglected by the student body
Advisories provide an important, informative experience, yet are neglected by the student body
March 9, 2025
Increased student engagement during Advisory lessons is necessary to spread its important insights
Black cultural expression has fostered a unique kaleidoscope of substyles within arts and media. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok
Beyond the surface
The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment
March 13, 2025
People often consume and replicate fashion trends without being aware of their origin. Black culture has shaped modern day fashion, hair and makeup in various ways. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok
The beauty behind Black history
March 10, 2025
Exploring the ways in which black culture has impacted today’s fashion, hair and makeup.
Graphic | Benjamin Zhang
In Review: Volume 5, 2025
March 10, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Ne Zha devilishly grins among many sea monsters. Photo courtesy of Chengdu Coco Cartoon | Used with permission
‘Ne Zha 2’ astonishes audiences with its story and animation
March 10, 2025

The sequel to the animated fantasy film “Ne Zha” was officially released in the U.S. on Feb. 14,...

Ranjan Desai stays active by going on hikes weekly. Photo courtesy of Ranjan Desai | Used with permission
Cupertino elders stay active in their local community
How Cupertino elders participate in local sports
March 10, 2025
Sophomore and boys doubles player Jeremy Li lunges to hit the birdie.  Photo | Vaishnavi Katukam
Varsity Badminton falls to Milpitas High School 19-11
March 9, 2025
Despite many close matches, MVHS ultimately loses to MHS
Photo Illustration | Amberly Sun
Catching up with the sports community
March 8, 2025
Athletes around Cupertino make an impact off the playing field
Junior Ozzy Christian poses with his horse. Photo courtesy of Ozzy Christian | Used with permission
Time out! Ep 32: Ozzy Christian
March 8, 2025
Junior Ozzy Christian explores his horseback riding journey
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Volume 55, Issue 5, March 8, 2025
Volume 55, Issue 5, March 8, 2025