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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

Gone for Five Years

Gone for Five Years

Collin Qian, Web Editor November 7, 2018

It was impossible for me to look at my dad without drenching my collar in tears, knowing it would be a full year until I would see him again. I endangered many trees by soaking paper towels in the car,...

Greater than, less than

Greater than, less than

Flora Peng October 24, 2018

Growing up, our parents tell us that we are among the best of the best — as humans, nothing can hinder our progress because we are clearly meant to rule the world. As children, we have the brightest...

A new chapter

A new chapter

Swara Tewari, Features editor October 21, 2018
Exploring a student’s experience with moving and her outlook on her short time at MVHS
Chemistry teacher replaces the letter grades A and B with an X

Chemistry teacher replaces the letter grades ‘A’ and ‘B’ with an ‘X’

Jai Uparkar March 31, 2018
Chemistry teacher Mia Onodera uses a new way of inputting grades to alleviate student stress
Big Apple, Little City: Looking at Apples influence on Cupertino

Big Apple, Little City: Looking at Apple’s influence on Cupertino

Nathan Stevens April 17, 2017
How Apple has impacted the city it resides in
How the tide hasnt turned: Residents express Cupertinos consistency

How the tide hasn’t turned: Residents express Cupertino’s consistency

Shriya Deshpande December 7, 2016
Cupertino residents claim how, in terms of technology and schooling, Cupertino hasn’t changed much
When every word counts: new changes in UC prompts gather mixed reactions

When every word counts: new changes in UC prompts gather mixed reactions

Ilena Peng May 18, 2016
Students and teachers reflect on new change in UC prompts
Changing Seasons: The evolution of winter sports

Changing Seasons: The evolution of winter sports

Amita Mahajan March 11, 2016

Co-reported with Pranav Iyer. Correction: The number of seniors on the girls basketball team in the magazine from 2012-2015 were inaccurate. The correct numbers are reported below. Boys Soccer: A...

New School Loop login confuses many

New School Loop login confuses many

Bill Cheng August 21, 2015
Recent changes in the School Loop system frustrate both teachers and students
Know it now: Communication, dances and graduation

Know it now: Communication, dances and graduation

Akshay Agrawal December 9, 2011
Administration, 2012 class officers answer student body's questions
Powderpuff has an increased weight for Homecoming scores

Powderpuff has an increased weight for Homecoming scores

Dickson Tsai September 30, 2010

  The Homecoming score this year factors in crowd participation at games     Girls play football and guys cheer. That’s classic Powderpuff football. However, this...

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