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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

Illustration | Grace Lin

Making A Splash!

The USC Ice Bucket Challenge seeks to raise awareness around mental health
Grace Lin and Amberly Sun
May 25, 2025
Senior and outside hitter Praneel Shah hits the ball over the net, attempting to avoid a block by LHS. Photo | Grace Lin

Varsity Boys Volleyball wins 3-2 against Lynbrook High School

The Matadors secure another win after a tense neck-and-neck game
Grace Lin and Ananda Singh
May 9, 2025
The Cupertino bubble protecting unemployment stigma must be popped. Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

Cupertino’s long-term stigma around unemployment hurts its community

Societal pressure to succeed fosters a culture where unemployment is met with judgement
Grace Lin and Suhana Mahabal
April 7, 2025
Junior Ria Sethi blocks a goal attempt during a game against Homestead High School on Oct. 10, 2023.

Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi

Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
Grace Lin and Megha Mummaneni
March 25, 2025
Art museums are slowly losing visibility with the rise of the digital era. Illustration | Grace Lin

The digital shift reshaping art exhibitions will affect art consumption

As the world embraces digital platforms, museums and art showcases are forced to evolve
Grace Lin
March 10, 2025
Illustration | Grace Lin

Breaking down generational walls

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
Changes in technology, slang and ideological beliefs influence how generations communicate, often resulting in misunderstandings and conflict. Illustration | Grace Lin and Canva

Generational ideological and technological shifts exacerbate hostile rhetoric

Differences between generations impact communication and bring about conflict
Grace Lin and Suhana Mahabal
March 7, 2025
Sophomore and outside back Joyce Chou takes a goal kick after the ball is knocked out of bounds by CHS. Photo | Grace Lin

Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Cupertino High School 2-0

Matadors lose the game but show improvement in spite of missing players
Grace Lin and Erin Liu
January 31, 2025
Many people believe that the ratio of men to women in sports fan bases are greatly skewed; however, this is not necessarily the case. Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

The female sports fan experience

MVHS female students and staff share their stories being sports enthusiasts
Grace Lin and Manas Kottakota
January 31, 2025

Crochet is a difficult, yet beautiful craft

Senior Annelise Gorts discusses her journey with crochet
Grace Lin
December 6, 2024
Athletes express gratitude in various ways, with senior night being a standout tradition.  Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

MVHS athletes share gratitude through sports

Students and coaches reflect on their experiences with giving thanks in sports
Grace Lin and Alan Tai
November 30, 2024
To many, hair is a lot more than just  a physical trait. Hair holds memories, stories, laughter and more. Illustration by Grace Lin

A change to dye for

MVHS students and staff share their experiences with dyed hair
Grace Lin
October 18, 2024
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