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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

A Coast Guard representative listens to a student’s question. 

Photo | Amberly Sun
MVHS hosts Career, Vocational and College Fair
The annual fair educated students about job and internship opportunities
March 25, 2025
The Trump Administration announced its control of the White House press pool on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Illustration | Zaid Naqvi
The future of press freedom
March 24, 2025
The White House tightens control over media access raising concerns about press freedom, government censorship and the future of transparent journalism
Recreation leader Robert Kaufman and junior Courtney Masli observe the fair. Photo | Erin Liu
IDC and the City of Cupertino hold annual Teen Wellness Fair
March 23, 2025
The fair aims to provide opportunities and mental health resources for teens
Senior and foundation student Andres Zavala Zavala poses for a photo with their family, Foundation Board Member Rita Allen and Foundation President Eva Pang.
FUHSD holds its annual board meeting recognizing MVHS students and staff
March 16, 2025
Employees, student groups, retirees and outstanding students are honored for their contributions to the MVHS community
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
Empathy and emotional intelligence play a vital role in productive conversations and healthy relationships. Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar
Emotional maturity strengthens our community
We need to learn to effectively communicate about our emotional differences
March 24, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
As the world embraces digital platforms, museums and art showcases are forced to evolve
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
Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Petunia Pig express their concern for the future of the Earth while trying to stop a meteor from hitting it. Warner Bros. | Used with permission
“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” does nothing to blow the minds of audience members
The Looney Tunes movie has a haphazard plot built off of the desperation to be comedic
March 25, 2025
Jennie opens a theater curtain that looks onto a stage with herself standing on top, depicting the start of a new chapter of her music career. Photo courtesy of Odd Atelier | Used with permission
Jennie’s debut album is a “Ruby” in the rough
March 24, 2025
Ruby gives listeners a look into every part of Jennie’s discography
Lady Gaga describes “MAYHEM” as her facing her fear of with returning to pop music. Photo Courtesy of Interscope Records | Used with permission
‘MAYHEM’ is a masterful and fun dance-pop record
March 24, 2025
Besides being chaotic, ‘MAYHEM’ keeps listeners on their toes with its astonishing delivery
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea in San Jose, California, one of its many stores across the bay area. Photo by | Benjamin Zhang
Dessert Detectives: Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
March 14, 2025
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Softball loses to Fremont High School 17-3 in its first league game of the season
Head Softball Coach Ceazar Agront calls loss a “great learning experience” for the new team
March 31, 2025
Sophomore and libero Nikolas So passes the ball. Photo | Ethan Yang
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-1
March 30, 2025
The Matadors overcome illness to achieve victory in their fourth league match
Junior Ria Sethi blocks a goal attempt during a game against Homestead High School on Oct. 10, 2023.
Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi
March 25, 2025
Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
Sophomore Shiva Kumaraguru pitches the ball to an SCHS batter.
Varsity Baseball falls to Santa Clara High School 11-4
March 14, 2025
Matadors start off strong, but crumble in later innings
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Volume 55, Issue 5, March 8, 2025
Volume 55, Issue 5, March 8, 2025