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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 second 2024 presidential debate sparked discussion on social media about President-elect Donald Trump’s statement about Haitian immigrants. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior

People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
Vaishnavi Katukam and Asha Wojciechowski
December 9, 2024
Current and former MV students reflect on their experiences as new voters. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Voters of Monta Vista

New voters at MVHS share their perspectives on their vote
Vaishnavi Katukam and Arshiya Sen
October 27, 2024
Photos courtesy of Lauren Moore, Maxim Gutnik, Brian Chou, and Jack Zhang | Graphic by Kate Yang

Students on 2024 election policies

Four students share their viewpoints on immigration, affordable housing, gun control and abortion
Suhana Mahabal and Kate Yang
October 25, 2024
California voters decide on 10 propositions this November

California voters decide on 10 propositions this November

The Nov. 2024 ballot asks California voters to decide on three constitutional amendments; authorizing funding for education and climate conservation; and future policies for crime, health care and taxes
Alyssa Yang, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2024
2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates

2024 Cupertino City Council elections introduces seven candidates

Candidates share specific plans and policies they hope to implement if elected
Ananya Chaudhary and Arushi Singh
September 29, 2024
Photo Illustration by Asha Wojciechowski || "Kamala Harris" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Chartreuse is the new red, white and blue

Voters discuss the recent rise of meme culture and social media in election campaigns
FUHSD parents Rosario Rivera and Claudia Camacho listen to a live Spanish translation during the Board's Sept. 19 pre-mapping public hearing.

Facing north

Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
Giljoon Lee, Shannon Yu, Ellie Wang, and Alyssa Yang
September 30, 2023
The FUHSD Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Balanced voices

Examining the effects of FUHSD election system changes on MVHS
Jason Chu, Lauren Chuu, and Stella Petzova
September 28, 2023
Another message from an ASB candidate for a vote

ASB candidates, please stop DMing us

Why campaigns DMing people individually is disingenuous
Lance Tong
March 17, 2021
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2020 Year in review

Reflecting on the events of 2020
Rachel Jiang and Shivani Verma
January 5, 2021
The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court

What Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett means for the future of the country
Leanna Sun
October 27, 2020
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Ballot Box

Exploring local politics in our community
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