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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

Chinese teacher Zoey Liu has been using a phone pouch since last year, before the "off and away" policy was instituted. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Three months of FUHSD’s ‘off and away’ policy raises new questions about limiting cell phone use in class

After three months of the new school phone policy, teachers and students discuss its impacts on their school lives
Lora Lee and Asha Wojciechowski
October 27, 2025
Getting caught in the web of online age checks can feel like an intrusion of privacy between you and the content you want to access. Illustration | Fiona Chen and Asha Wojciechowski

AI: The New Stranger Danger

Teaching children how to be aware of hidden threats in AI regulation today will protect them from digital harm tomorrow
Fiona Chen and Asha Wojciechowski
September 24, 2025
Vibe coding is a software development style that uses AI to generate code from natural language prompts and feedback. Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski

How vibe coding is shaping the future of CS

Students and local professionals weigh in on how AI is changing the software landscape
Emma Ma and Asha Wojciechowski
September 21, 2025
Students and teachers have to work together to form a relationship that is appropriate for both parties. Illustration | Canva

Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close

El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
May 25, 2025
The Trump administration's restrictive policies on immigration make international travel for non-U.S. citizens more difficult. Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski

Travel under Trump: How Trump’s immigration policy is impacting the MVHS community’s summer travel plans

International travel plans are being deferred due to concerns about Trump’s aggressive immigration actions
Rage bait induces interaction with the posted content. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Rage bait: How purposefully rage-inducing content is harming users’ mental health

Rage bait online takes advantage of viewers and perpetuates unethical behavior for monetization
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
March 10, 2025
Illustration | Grace Lin

Breaking down generational walls

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
The literature taught in schools has varied over generations, shifting to reflect the ideologies and relevant social issues of the era. Illustration |  Asha Wojciechowski and Canva

Literature curriculum evolves alongside societal issues

Teachers share examples and rationales for updates to English curriculum
The album cover showcases Lisa with dark, smoky makeup and sharp black nails, gazing into the camera with a defiant stare. Photo courtesy of Hypebeast | Used with permission

Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ trips in its own egotism

This global debut album starts off strong before declining to its lower quality alter ego
Ellie Wang and Asha Wojciechowski
March 6, 2025
The mini-album cover features a curly-haired Jisoo elegantly emerging from a fracture in a lavender wall. Photo courtesy Warner Music and BLISSOO | Used with permission

Jisoo’s “AMORTAGE” is a safe but steady start to her global career

Jisoo’s EP is nothing new but surprisingly well-executed as her first solo release under a new label
Ellie Wang and Asha Wojciechowski
February 27, 2025
Illustrations | Anika Bhandarkar and Asha Wojciechowski

The birds and the bees

El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
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