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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

Phase 2A of the Stevens Creek Bike Project will extend concrete biking barriers from Wolfe to De Anza. Illustration | Kaia Yuan

Phase 2 of Stevens Creek Bike Project to begin shortly

This phase focuses on increasing bike safety infrastructure from Wolfe to De Anza
Arshiya Sen and Kaia Yuan
April 21, 2025
Parents discuss at the PTSA meeting in the Student Union

MVHS PTSA meets in the Student Union for monthly meeting

The agenda includes budget decisions and student representatives for next year
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
April 13, 2025
The new CAL FIRE hazard maps, released in February of 2025, have labeled more areas of Cupertino as “very high hazard” wildfire risk zones. Photo Illustration | Kaia Yuan

Cupertino faces rising wildfire risks

Increasing wildfire risks drive local efforts for better wildfire preparedness, safety measures and emergency communication
Arshiya Sen and Kaia Yuan
March 4, 2025
A group of Pokemon themed singers prepare their performance dedicated to senior Alyssa Yang.

Choir groups Bella Voce and Variations perform Singing Valentines

MV Choir holds its annual Singing Valentines despite slow sales
Arshiya Sen and Arushi Singh
February 14, 2025
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-0

Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-0

Matadors secure their win in the second half
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
February 10, 2025
Senior Kimika Shimazaki poses for a photo next to her parents, while holding their newly adopted chickens in their backyard. Photo courtesy of Kimika Shimazaki | Used with permission

Keeping all the eggs in one basket: how MVHS has been adapting to the avian flu

Students and staff adapt to egg shortages due to the recent bird flu outbreak
Katrina Lin and Arshiya Sen
January 31, 2025
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 13, 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
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