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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

Photo given courtesy of Lofn Young | Used with permission

Vocal Music Director Lofn Young opens up about their name change

Young details the journey and struggles leading up to their name change
Samika Bhatkar
October 3, 2024
The MVHS community may experience culture shock returning to their home countries, showing contrasting lifestyles and reinforcing cultural connections.

Unaccustomed to customs

MVHS students and parents share their experiences of culture shock traveling to their home country
Erin Liu and Alan Tai
September 29, 2024
Graphic | Erin Liu, Owen Liu, Liz Liu

A citizen’s conundrum

MVHS community discusses the challenges and pressures associated with both having and lacking U.S. citizenship
Ananya Chaudhary and Ethan Eisler
September 28, 2024
Students and staff explain their experiences with translating media.

In translation

Exploring the art and impact of translation in the MVHS community
Lillian Wang
June 6, 2024
Graphic of a vintage camera

@shotsby___

Vivek Chidurala shares his journey through photography
Former El Estoque adviser Michelle Balmeo poses alongside the EE head editors holding the first issue of the 2011-2012 school year. Photo courtesy of Michelle Balmeo | Used with permission

Turning the page

Former adviser and editors reflect on their time on El Estoque
Sophia D'Sa and Mihir Vishwarupe
April 8, 2024
A still from "Before I Forget," a game about the experiences of dementia. | Illustration by Lauren Chuu

Gaming with a purpose

MVHS students play games that spread social awareness and comment on social issues
Lauren Chuu and Alan Tai
March 6, 2024
TBH...

TBH…

MVHS students share their texting habits and styles
Ananda Singh and Lillian Wang
January 26, 2024
A night to remember

A night to remember

Students describe their unusual dreaming experiences
Corinna Kuo and Kathryn Foo
January 26, 2024
Some MVHS students have experienced sleepwalking at night, causing them to get out of bed unconsciously.

The secret life of sleep

MVHS students share their sleep behaviors
Pranati Kotamraju and Alan Tai
January 26, 2024
An open door

An open door

Maribel Sanchez’s journey to becoming a long-term guidance counselor substitute
Mihir Vishwarupe and April Wang
January 25, 2024
Cupertino's natural treasure

Cupertino’s natural treasure

Exploring the ways McClellan Ranch Preserve educates the community on the environment
Mihir Vishwarupe
November 30, 2023
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