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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

Californian bill AB 2927 requires the implementation of financial literacy courses in high schools by the 2027-2028 school year. Supporters of the bill say it will help students navigate processes such as financing for college tuition, paying taxes, and investing. Photo illustration by Giljoon Lee

California passes new financial literacy high school graduation requirement laws

MVHS staff and students consider the possible outcomes and pitfalls of AB 2927 on the community
Vaishnavi Katukam and Giljoon Lee
September 28, 2024
A life-saving spray

A life-saving spray

Taking a look into essential information on Narcan and its role in combating opioid overdoses
Giljoon Lee and Stella Petzova
May 23, 2024

Pedestrian protectors

Discussing the role of crossing guards in student safety
Jillian Ju, Sophia D'Sa, and Giljoon Lee
May 18, 2024
A total solar eclipse was partially visible on Monday morning. At its peak, approximately 35% of the sun was obscured.

MVHS students and staff see part of a total eclipse

Solar eclipse covers most of the US
Giljoon Lee and Alyssa Yang
April 10, 2024
"Love Lies Bleeding" brilliantly potrays complex themes of pain, identity, and love. Photo | Anna Kooris / A24

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ oozes with carnal tension and heart

Director Rose Glass’s refreshing take on the noir genre tackles impulse and intimacy with power
Jillian Ju and Giljoon Lee
March 27, 2024
Tiktok tunes

Tiktok tunes

Students weigh in on how social media sets a new standard for mainstream music
Giljoon Lee and Asha Wojciechowski
March 6, 2024
Senior William Zhang is a composer who has written two pieces for the MV Chamber Orchestra at concerts.

The will for music

Senior William Zhang discusses his passion for music composition
Giljoon Lee and Lillian Wang
March 6, 2024
Senior and guard Jake Nakamura avoids opponents while dribbling the ball down the court.

Varsity Boys Basketball loses to Saratoga High School 52-50 in a close match

The Matadors maintain a nearly even score up until the last few seconds

Bad art and the room to improve

Exploring what it means to make “bad art”
Jillian Ju and Giljoon Lee
December 2, 2023
Sophomore Margaux Hideliza Mojica works on their math homework assignment.

Divided mathematics

FUHSD considers the implementation of newly released California Mathematics Framework
Giljoon Lee
November 7, 2023
Junior Samantha Tong (left) and sophomore Chloe Chen (right) block an incoming spike from LGHS.

Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2

Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
FUHSD parents Rosario Rivera and Claudia Camacho listen to a live Spanish translation during the Board's Sept. 19 pre-mapping public hearing.

Facing north

Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
Giljoon Lee, Shannon Yu, Ellie Wang, and Alyssa Yang
September 30, 2023
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