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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

Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0

As an ex-tennis player

I’m learning to accept the loss of my childhood passion
Jonah Chang
April 1, 2025
A portion of the bulletin board I keep on my wall in my room with all of my sentimental memories.

The not-so-little things

I’ve started to value the smaller moments in life
Radhika Dharmapurikar
March 28, 2025
Though depression isn't a part of myself I love, accepting it has brought me more happiness than resenting it. Photo | Shweta Gupta

Escaping the darkness

How I learned to accept and move past my depression
Suhana Mahabal
March 8, 2025
Trauma — defined as a deeply stressful event that has long-term effects on a person's life — can be hard to pinpoint when the term feels too intense and totalizing to apply. Illustration | Jillian Ju

Trauma? Let’s talk about it

How I learned to navigate using the term “trauma”
Jillian Ju
March 4, 2025
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As a columnist

I’m learning a lot about myself
Jonah Chang
March 3, 2025
Photo Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar

I quit!

I’m learning to change my mindset when it comes to extracurricular activities
Radhika Dharmapurikar
February 3, 2025
Although affectionate gestures are often seen as romantic, the distinction between romantic and platonic relationships varies wildly from person to person. Illustration | Jillian Ju

So, does this mean we’re in love?

Learning to love the gray area between platonic and romantic
Jillian Ju
January 29, 2025
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As a lazy person

I’m learning to take breaks and embrace laziness
Jonah Chang
January 27, 2025
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
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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
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