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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

Many MVHS students use Pinterest to find inspiration for their aesthetic styles.

Picture perfect

Exploring how media influences MVHS students’ aesthetics
Sarah Liu and Stella Petzova
December 9, 2023
Senior Jaebeum Cho used to go by J. Cho to prevent mispronunciations, however after gaining appreciation for his name in recent years he has started going by Jaebeum.

Actually it’s pronounced…

Examining the struggles behind ethnic names in America
Chiran Arumugam and Darpan Singh
December 27, 2022
Although realizing and embracing my sexual orientation has been a terrifying experience, releasing this butterfly and ultimately "coming out" has been incredibly rewarding

Undergoing metamorphosis

My experience of finally coming to terms with my identity
Aashi Venkat
November 25, 2021
An illustration of a student shedding their mask and revealing their identity to others.

Icebreakers work

All classes should provide students the opportunity to share about themselves
Ishaani Dayal
November 12, 2021
Illustration of a woman wearing a saree, a traditional Indian outfit

Beginning with Bollywood

Reconnecting with my culture through Bollywood music
Kripa Mayureshwar
September 25, 2021
My sister and I, age 2, sit in a double stroller. We were often dressed in similar clothing when younger.

Double Trouble

How being a twin has shaped my character
Michelle Chen
January 18, 2020
Orange Clothing

Looking through orange lenses

The reasons why I decided to wear bright colors and how that changed my personality.
Rachel Jiang
November 18, 2019
Graphic by Annie Zhang

The metamorphosis of self: How the Myers-Briggs personality test sheds light onto identity

Interpreting how the Myers-Briggs personality test gave insight into my definition of self
Annie Zhang
October 1, 2019
Visual for Stamp Column

I am always a piece away

Exploring how stamps have inspired me to do things that define me right now
Rachel Jiang
September 11, 2019
Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media

Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media

The impacts from new films "Crazy Rich Asians" and "To All the Boys I've Ever Loved"
Hannah Lee, Emily Xia, Ruth Feng, Elena Khan, and Aditya Dash
September 27, 2018
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