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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

Senior Eric Tang prepares to throw the water polo ball. Photo | Manas Kottakota

What motivates you?

MVHS athletes share what motivates them to do their sport
Amberly Sun and Leah Desai
December 8, 2024

MVHS Varsity soccer ties Homestead 0-0

The Matadors tie with a consistent game
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin and Amberly Sun
December 7, 2024
In today's society, many teenagers prefer to spend their free time on screens, rather than reading books.
Graphic | Amberly Sun

The reading recession

Discussing the decline of teenagers reading
Corinna Kuo and Amberly Sun
December 6, 2024
Sophomore Beck Poltronetti (right), who played a judge, reads to the court from a book of laws. | Photo by Erin Liu

Drama performs ‘Julius Caesar: Four New Adaptations’

The drama department presents its first play of the year
Amberly Sun and Erin Liu
November 3, 2024
Falling into fall

Falling into fall

Fall holidays bring festive atmosphere
Amberly Sun
October 31, 2024
"1984" and "Fahrenheit 451" are two dystopian novels taught at MV. Illustration by Amberly Sun

Students and staff reflect on dystopian books in the literature curriculum

Dystopian texts show society's fears and encourage critical thinking
Amberly Sun
September 29, 2024
The theme of Homecoming 2024 is childhood TV, featuring "Teletubbies," "Spongebob," "Ninjago" and "Phineas and Ferb." | Illustration by Isabelle Kok

Homecoming from another lens

MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week
English teacher Rachel Cassar poses with her friends while dressed in a Boy Scouts uniform for a Homecoming dress-up spirit day. Photo courtesy of Rachel Cassar | Used with permission

Homecoming memories

MVHS staff share a glimpse into their homecoming experiences
Amberly Sun and Jami Lim
September 27, 2024
All in

All in

How no-cut sports impact athletes, teams and coaches
Amberly Sun and Aidan Ruan
May 24, 2024
Treating toxicity

Treating toxicity

Staff opinions on MVHS’ culture of toxicity and the role they play
The softball team huddles up for a cheer after the game.

Softball falls to Cupertino High School 17-1

Matadors keep their spirits up despite the loss
Corinna Kuo, Amberly Sun, and Kaia Yuan
May 13, 2024
Photo illustration by Amberly Sun

Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws

El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
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