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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

2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates

2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates

Candidates share specific plans and policies they hope to implement if elected
Ananya Chaudhary and Arushi Singh
September 29, 2024
Graphic | Erin Liu, Owen Liu, Liz Liu

A citizen’s conundrum

MVHS community discusses the challenges and pressures associated with both having and lacking U.S. citizenship
Ananya Chaudhary and Ethan Eisler
September 28, 2024
SEL Curriculum Wayfinder, promotes the skills Purpose, Self-awareness, Empathy, Adaptability, Collaboration and Agency throughout the FUHSD school district through interactive activities and informative videos.

Finding the way

FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning

AI Detectors

MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.

Taylor takeover

Various colleges newly establish Taylor Swift-focused courses
Ananya Chaudhary and Jason Chu
April 8, 2024
For senior Anqi Chen, art can take a large quanity of their time, ranging from hours to days. Photo courtesy of Anqi Chen.

The perfect balance

Artists reflect on the time they put into their pieces
Ananya Chaudhary and Varun Singh
April 6, 2024
Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.

Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past

How economics teacher Pete Pelkey’s past job experiences shaped his view on life
Illustration | Michelle Zheng

Viral vs. verified

The emerging prominence of social media raises concerns for journalists
Ananya Chaudhary and Michelle Zheng
March 8, 2024
“Consent and Tea,” falls short in its attempt to teach students the importance of consent. Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary

Consent is not a cup of tea

The Title IX advisory inaccurately depicts sexual consent, diminishing its impact
Ananya Chaudhary and Dahlia Schilling
February 29, 2024
Batchu and Kulkarni hold their poster board, depicting their various clean energy initiatives.

Grants for good

IRPD students receive monetary grants for their projects
Jason Chu, Taryn Lam, and Varun Singh
January 24, 2024
The “Orquídeas” album cover portrays Grammy-winning musician Kali Uchis submerged in water, covered in orchid petals and surrounded by vibrant cool tones.

‘Orquídeas’ embodies the elegance of the orchid

Kali Uchis’s fourth studio album, while predictable, delivers emotional depth
Ananya Chaudhary
January 20, 2024
After performing at the "Rolling Loud California 2023" concert, rapper Lil Uzi Vert was confronted with criticism for the demonic references in his music. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The Satanic surge

Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
Ananya Chaudhary, Aaryan Sharma, and Ellie Wang
December 6, 2023
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