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

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li April 17, 2024

Duke University made the decision to stop giving its applicant’s essays a numerical rating as a part of its holistic review for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. The decision was made to combat the rise...

Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan

Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li April 1, 2024

EE: Hi everyone, my name is Ethan Eisler, JL: And I’m Joyce Li. EE: Welcome to Episode 18 of Time Out! Each episode, we dive into the sports scene here at Monta Vista and explore the journeys...

Students from different schools line up to play a game of Simon Says. Photo by Ethan Eisler

Fremont High School hosts 2024 IDC Fantastics Rally

Ethan Eisler, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

The IDC Fantastics rally was held at Fremont High School on Feb. 2, 2024. Students from all five schools in the district attended the rally to participate in games and watch performances from dance...

Off to the games

Off to the games

Ethan Eisler and Arshiya Sen January 24, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics are coming back after eight years and a canceled 2020 Olympics with four additional sports: skateboarding, breaking, surfing and sport climbing. The organizing committee at Paris...

Junior Edison Costa making a 16-foot jump in Santa Cruz. Photo courtesy of Edison Costa. Used with permission.

Taking back the trails

Sania Nadkarni and Ethan Eisler December 6, 2023

Freshman Cameron Polidoro started his journey in biking at 4 years old. With the support of his family, Polidoro was constantly encouraged to become a biker and try sports outside of his comfort zone.  “My...

Senior and center attacking mid Pranai Raina shields the ball from an FHS defender. Photo by Ethan Eisler

Boys Soccer loses to Fremont High School 4-1

Ethan Eisler, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Varsity Boys Soccer fell 4-1 to Fremont High School on Monday, Nov. 27, marking its first loss of the season. FHS scored two goals while the Matadors scored one in the first half — however, FHS scored...

Elders in policymaking

Ethan Eisler and Alan Tai November 13, 2023

Exploring how elders in the community have been involved in policymaking

Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 2-1

Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 2-1

Ethan Eisler and Ethan Kellogg October 12, 2023

Varsity Field Hockey lost 2-1 to Saratoga High School on Monday, Oct. 10. MVHS and SHS each scored a goal by the end of the first half. However, SHS took the lead with a goal in the third quarter. Even...

Select your passion

Select your passion

Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
50 Fresh Faces

50 Fresh Faces

As the new freshman class enters MVHS, many doors open up -- from joining clubs and playing sports to meeting new people and having unforgettable experiences. The numerous opportunities that are open to...

MVHS will partner with the African American Scholars Project starting in the 2023-24 school year.

MVHS administration implements African American Scholar’s Project

A B building bathroom wall was graffitied with the words “Kill all n******” on March 10, 2022. A video of a student saying the N word was sent to MVHS staff on Feb. 28, 2023. Although MVHS has established...

An opponent moves to take possession of the ball from junior Erin Handelsman. Photo by Ethan Eisler

Field Hockey beats Cupertino High School 3-1

Ethan Eisler and Alan Tai September 9, 2023

arsity Field Hockey won 3-1 against Cupertino High School on Wednesday, Sept. 7, marking its second preseason victory. After neither team scored in the first quarter, junior and forward Tvisha Jain was...

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