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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

Piece of art that was made to manage stress

Mindful Expression

MVHS discusses art as a tool for mental health
Ethan Eisler and Crystal Cheng
May 24, 2024
Junior Lucy Yung prepares to strike the ball at a game in the CCS Finals on Nov. 11, 2023.

Time Out! Ep 22: Lucy Yung

Lucy Yung describes the ups and downs of her tennis journey
Crystal Cheng
May 18, 2024
Photo illustration by Amberly Sun

Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws

El Estoque's Opinion Section examines the factors and effects of a "toxic" school environment
Monta Vista students often feel pressured by the high academic standards the school holds.

Work to the top till you drop

Students need to find balance to live fulfilling high school lives
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Crystal Cheng
April 12, 2024
I sat in shock as the reality of my situation dawned on me. Photo Illustration by Crystal Cheng

Overcoming the thief of joy

How I learned to look past comparison
Crystal Cheng, Opinion Editor
April 8, 2024
Graphics by Amberly Sun

Fearing the inevitable

El Estoque's opinion section unpacks long-term fears in the lives of the Monta Vista community
Fear of committing

Fear of committing

MVHS students discuss their various fears of commitment
Arushi Singh and Crystal Cheng
March 9, 2024
Senior Vanshika Turkar ponders the implications of planning a senior trip to San Diego with her friends. Photo Illustration | Crystal Cheng

Planning core memories

MVHS seniors delve into the process of planning their senior trips
Crystal Cheng and Stephanie Zhang
March 7, 2024
Graphic by Aletheia Ju

Elusive living

Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence
Junior and shooting guard Clara Fan attempts a fastbreak layup with two LHS opponents close behind her.

Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Lynbrook High School 52-45

Matadors maintain a consistent lead throughout the game
Crystal Cheng and Dahlia Schilling
January 20, 2024
"I’m not taking it today"

“I’m not taking it today”

Uncovering how the usage of extension policies can impact classroom dynamics
Crystal Cheng and Aletheia Ju
December 8, 2023
Delving into lunchtime

Delving into lunchtime

Exploring the ways MVHS students spend their lunch during school
Crystal Cheng and Lindsey Tang
November 9, 2023
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