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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

Senior Rokiya Elhak changes her name to "Amanda" when ordering at coffee shops

Playing the name game

Examining how names and pronunciation play a role in the classroom
Chiran Arumugam and Darpan Singh
June 4, 2023
The visa voyage

The visa voyage

MVHS community members share experiences with U.S immigration policy
Chiran Arumugam and Darpan Singh
April 26, 2023
Media has evolved throughout time, changing in ways such as  its purpose or interface

Evolve

Examining how arts and entertainment have changed through the years

EE Tries Sports: Football

El Estoque competes against the MVHS Varsity Football team in Flag Football
Is it even art?

Is it even art?

Examining how community members define art in the modern world
Kripa Mayureshwar and Darpan Singh
February 8, 2023
Senior Jaebeum Cho used to go by J. Cho to prevent mispronunciations, however after gaining appreciation for his name in recent years he has started going by Jaebeum.

Actually it’s pronounced…

Examining the struggles behind ethnic names in America
Chiran Arumugam and Darpan Singh
December 27, 2022
Senior Aneesha Sinha places a star on the Christmas Tree, a tradition common amongst many families in America.

Has Santa stolen Christmas from Baby Jesus?

Exploring the religious significance of Christmas to students at MVHS
Darpan Singh and Vincent Zhao
December 20, 2022
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Exploring the listening habits of the MVHS community
Jami Lim and Darpan Singh
December 17, 2022
Rapper Ye has recently come under fire for a series of controversial tweets and statements.

To Ye or not to Ye

Examining Ye’s anti-semitism and what it means to be a fan
Sameer Maheshwari, Gauri Manoj, and Darpan Singh
December 16, 2022
Senior Color Guard Member Katherine Chui takes her final stance at the end of the closer.

Marching Band and Color Guard shine at Tournament of Champions

Marching Band and Color Guard take first place in their division at their final competition of the season despite technical difficulties
Darpan Singh and Vincent Zhao
November 23, 2022
When I grow up

When I grow up

Exploring how young children explore their interests
Melody Cui and Darpan Singh
November 16, 2022
Sophomores Kiana Mark (left) and Samantha Tong (right) block a spike from AHS. Photo by Darpan Singh

Girls Volleyball loses 3-2 in the CCS Finals game

Matadors place second in CCS Division II Championships for the second year in a row
Darpan Singh and Vincent Zhao
November 6, 2022
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