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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

AI voices are changing reality – so who said that?

AI voices are changing reality – so who said that?

AI voices are impacting how we sound, connect and trust in the digital age
Grishma Jain and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
November 8, 2025
We need to change our attitude toward political violence

We need to change our attitude toward political violence

With political violence on the rise, encouraging it will only fracture us further
Sophia D’Sa and Olivia Zhang
October 30, 2025
Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li

Our own frequency

The toxic cultural fixation on vocal fry and uptalk disproportionately target women
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Aletheia Ju
December 13, 2024
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
Sarah Shelke attends the award ceremony for the International Children's Peace Prize as a nominee. Photo courtesy of Sarah Shelke | Used with permission

MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist

Mind4Youth co-founder Sarah Shelke reflects on her experience being honored for her work
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
December 9, 2024
Constant negativity can disguise itself in everyday normalised conversation. Photo Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar

Negative is the new normal

We need to address the normalization of negativity in everyday conversation in the MVHS community and take initiative to create a more positive environment
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Meghna Dixit
December 1, 2024
Junior Shivasharan Chaganti typing on his self-modded keyboard

MVHS juniors run a custom keyboard business

Juniors Shivasharan Chaganti and Aditya Pulla talk about their unique business experience on keyboard business
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
November 5, 2024
Sally Beaupre is a retired high school teacher and volunteer at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. As a docent, she gives tours to museum guests and answers questions about the Bay Area’s rich history. Photo | Isabelle Kok

The hidden history of Santa Clara

Sally Beaupre illustrates her experiences volunteering at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
November 3, 2024

Sunnyvale Community Services hosts its first Ibero-American Festival

Sunnyvale citizens speak about their role and share thoughts on the festival
Anika Bhandarkar and Katrina Lin
October 27, 2024
Photo given courtesy of Lofn Young | Used with permission

Vocal Music Director Lofn Young opens up about their name change

Young details the journey and struggles leading up to their name change
Samika Bhatkar
October 3, 2024
Darren Lin sets up in his starting position while practicing for long jump.

Time Out! Ep. 15: Darren Lin

A leap into Darren Lin’s experience with track and field
Benjamin Zhang
February 5, 2024
Some MVHS students have experienced sleepwalking at night, causing them to get out of bed unconsciously.

The secret life of sleep

MVHS students share their sleep behaviors
Pranati Kotamraju and Alan Tai
January 26, 2024
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