The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

“It’s my shadow self!” said Jane. “This is where I used to lay every morning.” Beneath the early afternoon sun, Jane bends over the railroad tracks that once haunted her.

Bullying at MVHS: A bullied victim recovers through communication

Kristin Chang October 24, 2013

Despite the trauma of a bullied childhood, one MVHS junior’s recovery proves that life gets better. [dropcap1]C[/dropcap1]lose your eyes and take three long breaths. Keep your arms still, your...

A closer look at the real problem when it comes to dirty dancing

Ankita Tejwani September 26, 2012

Freaking is acceptable ― but only if you do it the right way. Freaking has always been controversial at MVHS, but in the battle between students and administration, a major group is discountedó...

Class officer elections lose validity throughout high school

Class officer elections lose validity throughout high school

Eva Spitzen September 3, 2012
The trend of officer positions being locked in after freshman year is becoming increasingly apparent
Know it now: Communication, dances and graduation

Know it now: Communication, dances and graduation

Akshay Agrawal December 9, 2011
Administration, 2012 class officers answer student body's questions
Lost and found items to be donated

Lost and found items to be donated

Karishma Mehrotra September 29, 2011
Numerous unclaimed items on display in front of office
Degrees of propriety

Degrees of propriety

Laura Yang September 22, 2011
School rules fail to reflect realistic expectations of student behavior
2012 vs. 2013 Powderpuff semi-finals postponed mid-game

2012 vs. 2013 Powderpuff semi-finals postponed mid-game

Laura Yang September 24, 2010

Students’ injuries cause change to Powderpuff rules and schedule The semi-final Powderpuff game between 2012 and 2013 that began on Sept. 23 was postponed mid-game to Sept. 27 following...

Case of the missing students

Case of the missing students

Julian Laguisma November 30, 2009

Administration is asking teachers to be more alert for sick students within their classes It's like a plot from a surreal movie.  All across campus, students have gone missing from classes. Due...

Freak-out at Welcome Back Dance

Freak-out at Welcome Back Dance

Deepa Kollipara September 14, 2009

Administration enforces controversial 'face-to-face with a little bit of space' policy at the first dance. Like at every first dance, seniors sporting their homemade senior shirts were ready to uphold...

Staying safe on two wheels

Staying safe on two wheels

Laura Yang September 11, 2009

Sheriff's Office reminds students of bike safety. What looks like a stampede of hundreds of thousands is actually a typical morning at MVHS as the bus circle clogs up with students pouring into the...

Hew leaves for District Office

Hew leaves for District Office

Deepa Kollipara August 25, 2009

Assistant Principal Marianne Hew 'switches' places with Trudy Gross from the District Office.  A student finally reaches the library after standing in line for hours waiting at Running of the Bulls....

To wear or not to wear: APUSH T-shirts

To wear or not to wear: APUSH T-shirts

Selene Rubino May 7, 2009

  A junior recounts his experience of getting his car vandalized   On the morning of April 17, junior Robert Huang stirred in his sleep as his mother's shrill voice broke the 10 a.m. silence of...

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