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
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More than an email

Diya Bahl • April 3, 2022
District administration and the teachers union should change the school calendar to reflect the cultures present on our campuses
Sushma Bana rests dias in her backyard for Diwali celebrations.

How US and India traditions compare

Jannah Sheriff and Anna Kaminitz • November 9, 2021
Community members discuss differences between Diwali celebrations
The Srivastava family lights diyas for a Diwali puja.

Fireworks, food and culture bring families together during Diwali

Mira Wagner • November 9, 2021
Students and staff discuss their experiences celebrating the Hindu holiday
Medha Singamsetty (right) and her mother make rangolis, drawings made with colored sand, outside their house.

Kindling festivities

Crystal Cheng and Sonia Verma • October 29, 2021
Students and staff describe their preparations for Diwali
Sophomore Sonia Verma's mom lights a brass diya in her home.

Tasting the festivities

Matthew Yoshimoto • October 29, 2021
Students and staff share their favorite Diwali dishes
Senior Daniel Kao and his family taking a selfie at the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day.

A twist on tradition

Claire Wen and Vivian Jiang • December 17, 2020
Sharing the different ways that MVHS students celebrate winter holidays
A close up shot of a "Diya", a candle used to illuminate houses during Diwali.

Acknowledging Cultural Celebrations

Abdullah Memon, Aditya Shukla, and Justin E Kim • December 5, 2020
The MVHS administration’s stance on cultural awareness and reducing workload for traditionally celebrated holidays
Community members celebrate Diwali at the annual Cupertino Diwali Festival

Community members celebrate Diwali at the annual Cupertino Diwali Festival

Anushka De, News Editor • October 23, 2019
17th annual Diwali Festival lights up Memorial Park
Photo taken from Creative Commons

Whitewashed

Swara Tewari, Features editor • March 4, 2019

When I was a little girl, my mom loved dressing my sister and I in Indian clothes. She adorned us in colorful outfits with thousands of tiny sequins and beads sewn on, sliding tinkling bangles up our wrists...

IASA's plans for the year

IASA’s plans for the year

Shuvi Jha • September 28, 2018

IASA, which stands for Indo-American Student Association, held its first meeting of the year on Sept. 20 in room E201. The room was abuzz with rounds of laughter, as students from different racial backgrounds...

A look at small businesses at the Cupertino Diwali Festival

A look at small businesses at the Cupertino Diwali Festival

Himani Yalamaddi • October 11, 2017
The event serves as a hub for a variety of local and foreign vendors

Diwali celebrations light up the city with cultural traditions

Vanessa Qin • October 26, 2014

riving around Cupertino on a late October night provides for two sights: lights, and more lights. These lights are not displayed by families who are too excited for Christmas — they are displays for...

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