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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

Wicked tells the story of the rise (and fall) of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures | Used with permission

‘Wicked’ shines in all of its technicolor glory

The visually stunning and emotional story makes for an exceptional adaptation, despite its lengthy run
Corinna Kuo
December 7, 2024
In today's society, many teenagers prefer to spend their free time on screens, rather than reading books.
Graphic | Amberly Sun

The reading recession

Discussing the decline of teenagers reading
Corinna Kuo and Amberly Sun
December 6, 2024
The difference in how parents and their children view current media often feels like an unbridgeable chasm. Graphic | Benjamin Zhang

The generational gap

MVHS students and staff reflect on how different generations perceive current media
Corinna Kuo and Benjamin Zhang
December 2, 2024
Photo Illustration | Aletheia Ju and Corinna Kuo

Transitioning from the traditional

FUHSD’s Middle College draws MV students out of the traditional high school experience
Aletheia Ju and Corinna Kuo
October 30, 2024
Seniors Katie Wang and Sophie Minogue strike a pose during the senior co-ed dance.

Photo by Sophia D’Sa

MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally

Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
A breakdown from MVHS students of their first month back at school

A breakdown from MVHS students of their first month back at school

The MVHS community shares its experiences from the first month of school
Samika Bhatkar and Corinna Kuo
September 29, 2024
Junior Zoe Yu tosses the ball to junior Miya Sakurai.

Varsity Girls Water Polo falls to Santa Clara High School 9-3

Players see the game as a learning opportunity for improvements
Corinna Kuo and Archana Venkatesan
September 28, 2024
Sophomore Aashka Nadathur poses in the control room of the MVHS theater and Black Box. Photo by Aashka Nadathur | Used with permission

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course

Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department
The softball team huddles up for a cheer after the game.

Softball falls to Cupertino High School 17-1

Matadors keep their spirits up despite the loss
Corinna Kuo, Amberly Sun, and Kaia Yuan
May 13, 2024
The people we met in San Francisco

The people we met in San Francisco

A snapshot of the Golden City
Corinna Kuo and Brandon Wang
March 27, 2024
Para-Educator teacher Tre McGill faces off against senior Elijah Kang in midair.

Staff beat seniors in the first seniors vs staff basketball game

Lunchtime basketball game pits seniors against school staff
Corinna Kuo and Aletheia Ju
March 20, 2024
The decline of originality in media

The decline of originality in media

The MVHS community shares opinions on the growing trend of adaptations in media
Corinna Kuo and Michelle Zheng
March 8, 2024
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