The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
MVHS students may be inclined to write trauma essays in response to college essay prompts, creating a problematic mindset. Illustration by Kathryn Foo

Trading trauma for admission

Exploring the consequences of students sharing their deepest traumas for college admissions
Kathryn Foo and Alan Tai
October 19, 2023
Taking the test: COVID-19 edition

Taking the test: COVID-19 edition

Exploring the importance of the SAT and ACT during a pandemic
Tanish Mendki, Riya Ravuri, and Suraj Gangaram
October 20, 2020
An overview of Cure Cancer Casino

An overview of Cure Cancer Casino

Octagon officers and attendees reflect on CCC 2019
Tabitha Mendez and Stuti Upadhyay
March 31, 2019
Campus Question: How are Link Leaders chosen?

Campus Question: How are Link Leaders chosen?

Michelle Wong
August 29, 2016
New online program promises to make college admissions easier

New online program promises to make college admissions easier

Alice Lee
September 26, 2008
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