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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

Senior Manvi Kottakota blends her business acumen and love of accessorizing into her jewelry business, Kanak

Kanak by Manvi

Anushka De
February 10, 2022
The symphonic band rehearses a piece of music a couple days after receiving it

From the music stand

Listening in on how the symphonic band and Variations learn new pieces
Anushka De
February 9, 2022
Graphic by Justin Kim

‘Tis the season for…’

Delving deeper into this year's winter highlights and memories
There are both benefits and detriments to the practice of gift exchange.

Gifting during the holiday season

Discussing the positives and negatives of traditional gift giving
Anushka De and Aashi Venkat
December 10, 2021
Journalist Jeff Chang coined the name "Golden Era" for the period of rap music produced from 1986 to the late 1990s

The Golden Era and modern rap

How 90s hip-hop artists have shaped the current rap scene
Anushka De
December 8, 2021
An accompanist plays chords on an electric piano while his partner sings “Blackbird” by the Beatles outside of the Le Boulanger Bakery on Main Street in Los Altos

Holiday-themed events invoke community and festive cheer

Reviewing different winter events in the Bay Area
Anushka De and Gauri Manoj
December 8, 2021
As a child, I grew enamored with an executive career, but as I got older, my dreams for the future expanded far beyond a skyscraper.

Opportunity cost: The detriments of astronomical college tuition

It's difficult to take advantage of educational opportunities and manage the burden of higher education tuition
Anushka De, Editor-in-chief
November 9, 2021
Sophomore Ace Chow wearing his football gear | Photo Courtesy of Ace Chow

Preparing for the big game

MV athletes share different ways that help them get ready before their game
Senior Seo Eun Kim and Sophomore Mihret Tesfaye explain that teammates are essential to staying motivated during football games

Cheering from the sidelines

Exploring how the team stays motivated even during a loss
Anushka De
November 2, 2021
Performers hold up the sophomore banner after finishing their skit.

Class of 2024’s Homecoming Performance

Sophomores win 3rd place for their performance during Homecoming week
Team Dasari

Team Dasari

Examining the impact that volleyball has had on the Dasari family
Anushka De
September 23, 2021
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