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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

Being Brave: This monthly column explores bravery and this month's topic is facing my fear of contradicting others  and speaking with authority.

Taking inspiration from the saying ‘Well behaved women rarely make history’

My journey to finding the courage to stand by my values and lift my voice
Anushka De, News Editor
February 2, 2020
7,500 people gather to march from the San Jose City Hall to Arena Green for the fourth-annual San Jose Women’s March.

San Jose Women’s March takes place on Jan. 21

Marchers share their views on politics and the power of mass protests
Swara Tewari and Tina Low
January 28, 2020
Not so easy: being a feminist in today's age

Not so easy: being a feminist in today’s age

How overused platitudes of empowerment oversimplify the feminist movement
Shuvi Jha
November 24, 2019
Empowered Women Empower Women

Empowered Women Empower Women

We need to stop pitting women against each other
Lakshanyaa Ganesh
May 22, 2019
The S-word: the prevalence of slut shaming at MVHS

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

Women address slut-shaming in their lives
Shuvi Jha and Ayah Ali-Ahmad
April 12, 2019
GEP officer team presents the club's mission statement at the club's interest meeting. Photo by Swara Tewari.

GEP’s upcoming Sexual Assault Drive

The club’s April donation drive will give back to sexual assault survivors
Swara Tewari and Rucha Soman
March 25, 2019
GEP members all stand on the right side of the classroom to signify that they believe that feminism is important at MVHS. Photo by Swara Tewari.

Reinforcing feminism in MVHS

Girls’ Empowerment Project discusses gender equality at first meeting
Swara Tewari and Rucha Soman
November 6, 2018
Dear Feminism: A Love Letter to a fierce friend

Dear Feminism: A Love Letter to a fierce friend

A letter to my fierce friend
Lakshanyaa Ganesh
September 26, 2018
Infographic by Maya Murthy

We are equals

Maya Murthy
September 24, 2014
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