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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

Challenging myself to step outside my comfort zone and take risks

For the first time

Step one in my journey to becoming a braver person
Anushka De, News Editor
May 22, 2020
Searching for my lost passion for soccer

Soccer: a long lost love

Facing the reality of my relationship with soccer
Anushka De, News Editor
May 22, 2020
Auditioning for the MV Bhangra team to face my fear of humiliation

I don’t dance

Facing my fear of humiliating myself through Bhangra
Anushka De, News Editor
May 22, 2020
Forgiving myself when I am unable to meet my own expectations

Being kinder

My journey to being kinder to myself when I am unable to meet my goals
Anushka De, News Editor
May 22, 2020
My tendency to overthink has led me to develop a fear of never belonging amongst my friends

Overthinking

Facing my fear of not belonging
Anushka De, News Editor
April 11, 2020
My best friend, Nika Zamani,  who inspires me to be courageous everyday

Courage of the Stars

The story of the bravest person I’ve ever met
Anushka De, News Editor
April 1, 2020
Being Brave: This monthly column explores bravery and this month's topic is facing my fear of contradicting others  and speaking with authority.

Taking inspiration from the saying ‘Well behaved women rarely make history’

My journey to finding the courage to stand by my values and lift my voice
Anushka De, News Editor
February 2, 2020
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