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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

A plate of cut fruit is a sign of something Asian parents have perfected: the art of saying sorry without the words ever leaving their mouths

Fruit(less) communication

My journey to overcoming the cultural barriers in communication between my parents and me
Meggie Chen
May 23, 2024
TBH...

TBH…

MVHS students share their texting habits and styles
Ananda Singh and Lillian Wang
January 26, 2024
Principal Ben Clausnitzer works in his office responding to an email.

Staying in the loop

Examining how MVHS stays transparent with the community
Alan Tai and Mihir Vishwarupe
April 12, 2023
Calling to communicate

Calling to communicate

Exploring how the MVHS community stays connected through voice
Like Sophomore Esther Suh, many individuals utilize messaging platforms to connect with others for reasons ranging from talking to friends and family to work related purposes.

Connected through texting

Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of digital communication
A student and teacher engaging in conversation | Graphic by Angela Zhang

The importance of direct communication in a school setting

How students navigate engaging in conversations with their teachers
Shivani Madhan and Kripa Mayureshwar
March 18, 2022
Speaking up

Speaking up

How my fear of confrontation has impacted my relationships
Shivani Madhan
December 10, 2021
Honor American Literature students ask questions in Carpenter's Discord server "Carpenter Official"

Mark Carpenter uses Discord to communicate with students

Looking into the effectiveness of Discord as a communication platform between students and teachers
Minjae Kang
December 8, 2021
Club officers from the Photo Club, The Art of investing Club, and MV Bookshelf.

Optimism amongst small clubs

How smaller clubs have managed to stay afloat during a distance learning school year
February 10, 2021
On Nov. 19, students and parents gathered in the auditorium to watch the movie "Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience. Photo by Michelle Chen

PTSA: Adult outlooks on teenage mental health

Comprehending parent and expert strategies for and opinions on the topic of teenage stress
Michelle Chen
December 2, 2019
Textisms act as communication cues

Textisms act as communication cues

The language of text messages acts as communication cues
Charlotte Chui
November 20, 2019
Konanoor smiles while taking a photo with her family in India. Photo used with permission from Siri Konanoor.

Communication culture

Exploring the effect that language has on relationships
Jacqueleine Liu
October 25, 2019
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