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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 block leader Bruce Parsons’ neighborhood, block parties provide a special opportunity for neighbors of different ethnicities and generations to interact, helping form a support network throughout the neighborhood. Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Block leaders bring Cupertino neighborhoods together

Cupertino residents speak on their neighborhoods’ varying levels of community
Sophia D'Sa
December 11, 2024
Beyond adding beauty to Christian and Catholic architecture, stained glass windows also serve to depict stories from the Bible. Similarly, Buddhism and Islam also incorporate communal art in their own unique ways, with Buddhists using mandalas and Muslims creating mosaics. Photo | Ellie Wang

Community is at the heart of religion

Gathering at a place of worship provides a sense of connectedness
Ellie Wang and Kaia Yuan
November 26, 2024
Sophomore Vivana Dave attempts a synchronized dive along side another diver while two of her teammates converse in the hot tub. Photo courtesy of Vivana Dave | Used with permission

The delight of diving

New divers find love for the sport and its supportive environment
Leah Desai, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

The City of Cupertino hosts the Big Bunny 5K

Participants ran, walked and hopped down a 3.1-mile course through the streets of Cupertino
Alan Tai
April 2, 2024
Two students play soccer at the Junior Stars Academy. Photo courtesy of Charlie Jiang | Used with permission

Game changing volunteers

MVHS students and athletes help support the local sports community through volunteering and coaching
Print technician Paula Gaspar works on a puzzle with students at the print center.

A place of ink-spiration

Examining how the print center has become a community at MVHS
Dahlia Schilling and Lillian Wang
December 9, 2023
The ELD Center is equipped with board games to help facilitate interactions between students in the center.

Welcoming Space

Uncovering what the ELD Center has to offer
Lauren Chuu and Daphne Huang
September 29, 2023
I think you should...

I think you should…

Exploring the MVHS community's opinions on giving and receiving advice
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
Chit-Chat

Chit-Chat

Exploring various types of conversations in our community
The importance of community

The importance of community

We need to buy in moderation
Neysa Singh
May 26, 2020
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More Cupertino residents start using NextDoor

Exploring how the city stays connected and updated through a social-networking app
Rachel Jiang
April 2, 2020
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