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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

In the winter, we get less than 12 hours of sunlight, which can have subtle effects on our mood. Graphic | Jillian Ju

That’s so phasic

Shifting the way we address seasonal depression
Jillian Ju
December 3, 2024
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As a rule follower

I’m learning to trust my own judgment
Jonah Chang
December 1, 2024
My campaign group participating in a session of Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons helped me make deeper connections with my friend groups

How I used and improved my leadership skills to bring out the concealed personality traits of my friends
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As a high-maintenance person

I’m learning to embrace support from others
Jonah Chang
October 26, 2024
Even if they don't reflect an individual's gender identity, appearance and behavior play a large part in determining if someone "passes" for a particular gender. Illustration by Jillian Ju

At a passing glance

Rejecting the idea of passing can help us embrace our identities
Jillian Ju
October 23, 2024
We all need a way to relax, this tree next to the railroad on Stevens Creek Boulevard is mine

A tree hugger’s dilemma

How trees made me comfortable with my uncertain future
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Illustration by David Wang | Used with permission

A violinist’s hickey

The mark on musicians reveals the secret of hard work and discipline
Samuel Teo
October 8, 2024
Illustration by Jillian Ju

Words for things: emodiversity

How descriptive terms can help us break into our feelings
Jillian Ju
September 27, 2024
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | "JG Textures_Pearly Blue" by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As a high schooler

I’m learning to prioritize my interests over others’ ideas of success
Jonah Chang
September 22, 2024
A quiet time

A quiet time

How 4 a.m. helped me discover my underlying negative views on judgment
Varun Singh
September 18, 2024
Are you proud of yourself?

Are you proud of yourself?

How I’m learning to set healthy boundaries with my own doubts
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
There's more to a journey than the destination...or chicken wings.

Just wing it

How I learned the importance of patience when thinking about my future
Aidan Ruan
May 31, 2024
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