El Estoque

Income inequality through the Zoom screen

Abdullah Memon • May 14, 2021

Providing Chromebooks and internet hot spots isn’t enough for low-income students to succeed

Aren’t you going to tell me?

Amber Milesi, Staff Writer • January 17, 2021

My frustration with being identified by my ethnicity rather than individuality

Congressman Ro Khanna discusses his policies

Hannah Lee, Shuvi Jha, and Swara Tewari • May 23, 2019

Khanna sits down with student journalists to explain his stances

The S-word: the prevalence of slut shaming at MVHS

Shuvi Jha and Ayah Ali-Ahmad • April 12, 2019

“She was wearing a bralette; what did she expect?” “What a whore; she’s slept with four guys.” “She is such a slut; she deserves all this.” lut shaming refers to the practice...

The sound of equality: Empowering songs for MLK Jr. Day

Emily Xia • January 13, 2019

A playlist of songs from various artists for MLK Jr. Day

Review: Nike LeBron 15 Equality

Aditya Dash • April 3, 2018

The story behind NBA superstar LeBron James’ shoes

Empowering women in the STEM field from the perspective of MVRT

Aditya Dash • December 4, 2017

Why MVRT decided to hold a Symposium about women in STEM

Scouting for Equality: Boy and Girl Scouts respond to the latest changes surrounding the BSA

Mallika Singh • November 17, 2017

The inclusion of girls in the Boy Scouts of America starts a debate.

Transgender bathroom bill meant to increase equality, not protect antiquated view of privacy

Eva Spitzen • December 5, 2013

A push towards social equality for transgender students is more important than cries for protection among already privileged groups.

When did equality become so radical?

Cynthia Mao • October 8, 2012

When we were deciding the special report topic for this issue, we initially shied away from calling it feminism. Concerns were raised that the word would alienate a large part of the student body — but...

STEM-ing of equality

Mihir Joshi • September 26, 2012

Monta Vista WiSTEM offers more opportunities for girls interested in science

Watching athletes running and paint drying

Eric Wong • October 27, 2009

All sports are created equal, even cross-country Athletes who practice by ridiculously long courses alone, who must struggle through challenges alone and who must push themselves to the next level alone...