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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

Riddhi Shedge presents her skills in front of a panel of judges at the Ozawa Cup International Karate Tournament in 2022 | Photo by Riddhi Shedge, Used with permission

Time out! Ep. 31: Riddhi Shedge

Riddhi Shedge delves into her motivations to pursue karate
Arshiya Sen and Trisha Sannappanavar
December 12, 2024
Students can face severe repercussions from what may be seen as a prank email. Graphic | Arshiya Sen

Jail time

Explaining the potential legal and school punishments for students who make threats to schools
Arshiya Sen and Arjun Dhruv
December 9, 2024
Senior Ninad Suresh prepares to shoot as an opponent attempts to block.

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt High School 75-24

Matadors continue to dominate in the preseason
Trisha Sannappanavar and Arshiya Sen
December 8, 2024
Freshman Chloe Tsai approaches a golden labradoodle as students surround the dog. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Leadership hosts annual Furry Friends

Students interact with pets to de-stress before finals week
Arshiya Sen and Eshika Tiwari
December 6, 2024
Current and former MV students reflect on their experiences as new voters. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Voters of Monta Vista

New voters at MVHS share their perspectives on their vote
Vaishnavi Katukam and Arshiya Sen
October 27, 2024
Junior Vaishnavi Katukam cools herself off by drinking some water

Cupertino faces record-setting temperatures

October welcomes the hottest temperatures of 2024
Trisha Sannappanavar and Arshiya Sen
October 9, 2024
Olympics Takeaways

Olympics Takeaways

67% of MVHS students watched the 2024 Olympics, here's what we can learn from it
Graphic by Arshiya Sen

Leave the trash on the field

Students and staff share their opinions regarding trash talking at the 2024 Olympics and their own experiences with it
Ananda Singh and Arshiya Sen
September 28, 2024
Senior Varsha Iyengar stands ready to receive a serve.

Varsity Girls Tennis wins 7-0 against Palo Alto High School

Matadors keep their winning streak during their second game of the season
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
September 27, 2024
Anya Walia, third to the left, stands with the dive team. Photo courtesy of Anya Walia | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 23: Anya Walia

Anya Walia provides insight on her swim and dive career
"A Film to Remember" by Tanisha Sood

Painting the right picture

MVHS students and alum explain how they use art to express their identities and experiences
Arshiya Sen and Alan Tai
May 21, 2024
Mr. Holaday assisting his student with their AP literature essay

Let Men HEAL

The underrepresentation of men in health, education, administration and literacy jobs and how to close the gap
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