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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

mr. piggy, jarney, and albert trick-or-treating.

shell diaries: dear diary, trick-or-treat!

notes from albert, ep. 2
Grace Lin
October 27, 2025
albert sips his tea while in his favorite spot, the couch.

shell diaries: dear diary, i am unwell.

notes from albert, ep. 1
Grace Lin
September 24, 2025
Cafeteria worker Jen Barbieri prepares the noodles for Monday’s chicken ramen. Photo | Angela Poon

FUHSD Nutrition Services members share the behind-the-scenes of cafeteria food

Amid the daily rush for cafeteria food, the work of FUHSD Nutrition Services members often goes unseen
Angela Poon and Grace Lin
September 8, 2025
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
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