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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

Tinfoil hats have been a symbol to represent paranoia conspiracy theorists have. The hats are worn with the belief that they will protect the brain from electromagnetic fields or mind control.   Photo Illustration | Samika Bhatkar

Rumor has it

MVHS students and staff discuss the role of conspiracy theories in their lives
Samika Bhatkar and Radhika Dharmapurikar
November 2, 2024
Campaign yard signs are displayed in front of MVHS

Voting for the first time

First-time voters share their thoughts on casting their first ballot.
Minjae Kang and Jason Chu
November 8, 2022
AP African-American Studies and AP Precalculus are set to join the 38 AP exams currently offered by College Board.

The College Board announces two new AP courses

Staff share their thoughts on AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus
Jason Chu and Krish Dev
November 4, 2022
History teacher Hilary Barron dances with the Orchesis Dance Company at Cal Poly. Photo courtesy of Hilary Barron | Used with permission

Back in action

MVHS teacher athletes discuss their journeys through sports
Michelle Zheng and Michelle Chen
March 17, 2022
Social Science teacher Hilary Barron shares a photo of her daughter, Elizabeth Julien. Photo by Hilary Barron | Used with permission

Staff baby boom leads to long-term substitutes

Exploring staff and students’ reactions to long-term sub situations
Devin Gupta and Jisha Rajala
October 3, 2021
MVHS social science teacher Hilary Barron poses with her two-year-old son in this photo. Photo courtesy of Hilary Barron

Access to childcare in the midst of COVID-19

FUHSD teachers utilize the FUHSD-Action Day partnership and childcare facilities
Oishee Misra
November 25, 2020
“I thought this Homecoming Rally was better [than the Welcome Back Rally],” freshman Arushi Shah said. “There were more activities, they were more fun, and then it was decorated better. I just thought it was a really nice experience to be a part of.”

Homecoming Rally 2019

Despite scheduling changes the Homecoming Rally successfully kicks off Homecoming Week
Lakshanyaa Ganesh and Oishee Misra
October 13, 2019
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