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
Students are often compelled to not apply for financial aid, considering the stigma around doing so in wealthy communities.

Facing financial aid

Megha Mummaneni and Eric Zhou • April 12, 2023
Exploring the stigma against applying for financial aid in Silicon Valley
UC Berkeley graduate student workers strike on campus. Photo courtesy of UAW | Used with permission

Fighting for higher wages

Eric Zhou • December 12, 2022
Examining the effects of the UC protests on MVHS alumni
Exploring what organizations are doing to alleviate the homelessness crisis in Cupertino

Cupertino addresses homelessness through a city plan and partner programs

Melody Cui • March 23, 2022
Exploring what organizations are doing to alleviate the homelessness crisis
Graphic by Kripa Mayurweshar

What it means to dress differently

April Wang • February 16, 2022

As a child, sophomore Lemon Liu was often mistaken as a boy, and even now, their appearance sometimes leads to confusion over their identity. She can recall multiple times when people used he/him pronouns...

How safe do you find Cupertino?

Mikaylah Du, Graphics Editor • February 12, 2022
Observing community reactions to Cupertino crime
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