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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

The newly painted bike lane stretches across Bubb Road in front of Kennedy Middle School. A multitude of students bike across this lane daily to get to and from school. (Photo by Elizabeth Han.)

Cupertino improves bicycle transportation

Elizabeth Han August 21, 2015
Bike lanes are redressed in bright green to further ensure the safety of bikers
Top 5 most Instagram-worthy food spots in Cupertino

Top 5 most ‘Instagram-worthy’ food spots in Cupertino

Vanessa Qin January 23, 2015
Your local guide to a beautiful feed
Cupertino ranked sixth on the Top 10 list of smartest U.S. suburbs

Cupertino ranked sixth on the Top 10 list of smartest U.S. suburbs

Jady Wei November 6, 2014
Recognized for its high-achieving students, Cupertino is ranked within top 10 smartest suburbs in the United States
Newest iPad tablet Air 2 comes in three different colors. Apple released its latest devices, the Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, on Oct. 16. Source: Public Domain

Apple announces new iPad models

Jady Wei October 20, 2014
Apple unveils the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 on Oct. 16 at company headquarters

Cupertino: The unexpected happens here

Namrata Ramani November 24, 2013
Avoid boredom with Cupertino's hidden entertainment and relaxation spots.
Waiters at the Paris Baguette don pinstriped Parisian clothing as they cash orders and serve drinks. Paris Baguette strives to incorporate the same French authenticity into its food and setting. [Photo by Harini Shyamsundar.]

Food: Paris Baguette serves up a true bite of France

Harini Shyamsundar August 22, 2013
Cupertino’s newest bakery is as authentically chic and charming as a Parisian café.
More than money

More than money

Alexandria Poh May 12, 2013

Economically privileged students inherit their parents’ views on the value of money. $120,000, Cupertino’s median annual household income, is more than double that of the rest of the nation. One...

Junior Anand Kumar set up for a smash. Despite a slow start, Kumar won his sets 15-8 and 15-3. Photo by Margaret Lin.

Badminton: Matadors dominate in win against Cupertino

Mihir Joshi April 24, 2013

Consistent play in all categories leads MVHS to an easy win. The MVHS badminton team hosted Cupertino High School on April 9 and came out on top, winning all but two matches. Boys Singles: Junior...

‘Monta Vista Compliments’ was started by two MVHS students in early January 2013. The page aims to foster gratitude through the publication of anonymous compliments. Source: sxc.hu

‘Monta Vista Compliments’ inspires gratitude

Yashashree Pisolkar March 20, 2013
Students use Facebook page to anonymously publish well-wishes for their peers.
Dog park could be constructed on corner of Villa Real and Mary Avenue

Dog park could be constructed on corner of Villa Real and Mary Avenue

Cynthia Mao March 17, 2013
City Council approves rezoning of land; residents voice environmental, safety concerns.
UPDATE: Sunnyvale schools locked down Jan. 25; gunman reports fabricated

UPDATE: Sunnyvale schools locked down Jan. 25; gunman reports fabricated

Anushka Patil January 25, 2013
Three local schools locked down before student confessed to false report
As part of their effort to pass a reusable bag ordinance, Sierra Club has been working to gain support from the community. A significant portion of its activities includes a petition in support of the reusable bag ordinance. Logo taken from sierraclub.org.

City Council to vote on reusable bag ordinance supported by Sierra Club

Eva Spitzen January 15, 2013
Sierra Club hopes to repeat the success it had in San Jose in banning plastic bags in Cupertino.
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