The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

We must reinforce the idea of consent in everyday situations such as showing affection: not liking physical affection does not mean you care about someone any less.
Illustration | Anika Bhandarkar

High five, please

Anika Bhandarkar March 9, 2024

Meeting relatives often goes like this: my parents greet them first, exchanging a customary “how have you been,” followed by my brother getting a wave or a high five. Eventually, they turn to me, extending...

“Consent and Tea,” falls short in its attempt to teach students the importance of consent. Graphic | Ananya Chaudhary

Consent is not a cup of tea

Ananya Chaudhary and Dahlia Schilling February 29, 2024

Trigger warning: This story mentions sexual assault. Students snicker to their friends and the classroom fills with laughter as fourth-period teachers announce the topic of the day's advisory, Title...

This story contains discussions of rape and sexual abuse in fiction. Graphic by Aditya Shukla| El Estoque

Consent in fiction

Aditya Shukla September 19, 2022
Students break down their experiences with sexual violence in media
Students, staff and administrators engage in and promote ways to support survivors after the recent surge in sexual misconduct allegations

The MVHS community works on sexual harassment and assault awareness and prevention initiatives

Oishee Misra April 22, 2021
Students, staff and administrators engage in and promote ways to support survivors after the recent surge in sexual misconduct allegations
Sexual assault

Sexual assault

Examining sexual assault in Bay Area high schools
Lets talk about sex: Education

Let’s talk about sex: Education

Mingjie Zhong February 3, 2016
Exploring the evolution of sex ed and ourselves
Lets talk about sex: Words of consent

Let’s talk about sex: Words of consent

Ankit Dua February 3, 2016

Consent is often times ambiguous and misinterpreted. What is the clear boundary between yes and no? Students at Monta Vista share their definition of consent and its importance.

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