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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

Games with Improv

Games with Improv

Elena Khan and Justine Ha October 26, 2018

At every Wednesday lunch meeting in the drama black box, Improv Club begins with a warm-up game. The games range from practicing group activities to participating in debates. Adviser and drama teacher...

2-0-2-0 po-ta-to

2-0-2-0 po-ta-to

Claire Wen and Jasmine Lee October 18, 2018

The shock on senior class members’ faces. The collective cheer from the junior class derived from the surprise twist. The excitement of watching skits being put together with hours of labor is replaced...

The Fortnite craze

The Fortnite craze

Robert Liu and Jahan Razavi September 2, 2018

Being one of the most popular video games of 2018 according to The Verge, Fortnite has taken the MVHS campus by storm, becoming a popular pastime for teachers and students alike. In the game, players are...

MVHS Robotics Team uses the off-season to practice and prepare for the upcoming season

MVHS Robotics Team uses the off-season to practice and prepare for the upcoming season

Nathan Stevens October 20, 2017
At the annual CalGames, MVRT allows members to experiment with potential roles for the future
Senior Ruoyun Zheng played Pokémon Go in between breaks at her internship at Berkeley. Berkeley’s Sather Tower is a poke stop many players frequent. First photo used with permission by Ruoyun Zheng. “Creative commons UC Berkeley Tower” John Loo

Pokémon Go: a common summer pastime

Jessica Xing August 31, 2016
Students describe how and why they began playing Pokémon Go
Highlights of the 2016 winter rally

Highlights of the 2016 winter rally

Aanchal Garg January 29, 2016
Freshmen team up with seniors against the sophomores and the juniors in a battle of Light versus Dark
Leo Club’s member induction brings laughs, memories and new friendships

Leo Club’s member induction brings laughs, memories and new friendships

Jennie Chen November 21, 2015
Members get acquainted through group activities at Jollyman Park
Newer purple, brighter gold

Newer purple, brighter gold

Deepa Kollipara January 19, 2010

New decade introduces new rally with classes teamed-up to compete Warning: this is not your average winter rally. On Jan. 22, seniors and freshmen will be teaming up to play the "super...

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