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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

Juju Ling poses for a photo. Photo | Ethan Eisler

How sophomore Juju Ling found more ways to be expressive

Sophomore Juju Ling describes her queer identity and how it intersects with other parts of her identity
Ethan Kellogg and Ethan Eisler
March 9, 2025
This is who we are

This is who we are

MVHS students describe themselves
Liz Liu and Archana Venkatesan
March 8, 2025
To build our identity, we need to take control of our lives and act as our own algorithms. Illustration | Aletheia Ju

Staff Editorial: Defined by the algorithm

Feeding into social media algorithms restricts people from exploring different facets of their evolving identity
Editorial Board
March 8, 2025
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
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