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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 Allison Chang mixes hot water and chocolate powder to make hot chocolate for the Dance Team’s fundraising event. Photo by Katrina Lin | Photo Illustration by Ellie Wang

MVHS sports teams are giving back through volunteering and fundraising

How the cheer, soccer and dance teams interact with their communities
Katrina Lin and Ellie Wang
March 1, 2025
The mini-album cover features a curly-haired Jisoo elegantly emerging from a fracture in a lavender wall. Photo courtesy Warner Music and BLISSOO | Used with permission

Jisoo’s “AMORTAGE” is a safe but steady start to her global career

Jisoo’s EP is nothing new but surprisingly well-executed as her first solo release under a new label
Ellie Wang and Asha Wojciechowski
February 27, 2025
Students are using their high school years not just to prepare for college, but to build experience for their long-term ambitions.
Photo illustration | Ellie Wang

Students shape their futures through pre-professional and professional pursuits

What FUHSD students are doing to achieve their ambitions
Ellie Wang
January 31, 2025
2024 was a year of abrupt change and deep reflection — a time that brought opportunities for people to reconnect with family, explore new interests and navigate shifting political landscapes. Photo illustration | Ellie Wang

Reflecting on 2024

MVHS students and staff reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future
Sophia D’Sa and Ellie Wang
January 24, 2025
Nonbinary students often have to navigate systems designed for binary genders, such as choosing between male or female facilities or adhering to gendered dress codes. They often have to advocate for themselves, asking for recognition, correct pronouns, or access to gender-neutral facilities in a system that sometimes overlooks their needs.
Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The school environment poses challenges for nonbinary individuals

Students and educators share perspectives on gender inclusivity in FUHSD
Ellie Wang
December 2, 2024
Beyond adding beauty to Christian and Catholic architecture, stained glass windows also serve to depict stories from the Bible. Similarly, Buddhism and Islam also incorporate communal art in their own unique ways, with Buddhists using mandalas and Muslims creating mosaics. Photo | Ellie Wang

Community is at the heart of religion

Gathering at a place of worship provides a sense of connectedness
Ellie Wang and Kaia Yuan
November 26, 2024
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
Photo illustration | Ellie Wang

Social media’s toxic algorithm is harming artists

Social media stifles the way we create art
Ellie Wang and Samuel Teo
October 25, 2024
Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) writers tend to write about cultural themes. In the wall of books, 7/9 of the books relate back to the author's culture.

The challenges and rewards of a BIPOC writer

Young writers explore how their culture and creativity shapes their writing
Ellie Wang
September 25, 2024
Main Street magic

Main Street magic

Students and staff share their experiences and opinions on Main St. Cupertino
Isabelle Kok, Shannon Yu, and Ellie Wang
June 1, 2024
Yinuo Tian works on her math and Chinese homework simultaneously to keep up with the pace of the curriculum.

Breaks, not burdens

Students and administrators share their opinions on the no-homework policy for school breaks
Ellie Wang and Asha Wojciechowski
May 20, 2024
Every morning I wake up, there is blood on my bed sheets. The sight never gets less overwhelming, despite it happening so often.

Blood on my bed sheets

How I overcame the self-pity that accompanied my eczema
Ellie Wang
April 6, 2024
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