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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Moana prepares herself to fight off the Kakamora tribe and the monster clam. Photo courtesy of Disney Movies | Used with permission

‘Moana 2’ is wholesome but afraid to rock the boat

The creation of the sequel lacks attentiveness, producing a predictable and disappointing storyline
Isabelle Kok and Ananda Singh
December 17, 2024
“Small Changes” is Michael Kiwanuka’s return to the grounded warmth of childhood memories. Polydor Records | Used with permission

‘Small Changes’ unravels the depth in the details

Michael Kiwanuka’s fourth album is a quiet memoir of dedication and mellow maturity
Isabelle Kok
December 12, 2024
Sally Beaupre is a retired high school teacher and volunteer at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. As a docent, she gives tours to museum guests and answers questions about the Bay Area’s rich history. Photo | Isabelle Kok

The hidden history of Santa Clara

Sally Beaupre illustrates her experiences volunteering at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
November 3, 2024
NBC investigative reporter Bigad Shaban and San Francisco State University Journalism Professor Laura Moorhead address high school journalism students from across the Bay Area.

Commonwealth Club hosts journalism conference

MVHS journalism department staff travel to San Francisco to attend an educational reporting program
Isabelle Kok and Stella Petzova
November 3, 2024
A beautiful sunset was visible as Mitski began her “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” concert. Photo by Benjamin Zhang

Mitski’s ‘The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We’ tour saves itself with emotional intimacy

Mitski captures hearts with pure lyricism and vocals in spite of a disappointing atmosphere
Isabelle Kok and Benjamin Zhang
October 7, 2024
The Teletubbies (left to right: freshmen Sean To, Michael Zelensky, Shreejay Arja, Luke Mathai, Jacob Hwang and Jean Lin) peer over a MVHS Student 1’s (freshman Shreejay Arja) iPad activities after teleporting to the human dimension. Photo by Grace Lin

Class of 2028 transmits a dimension-distorting ‘Teletubbies’ skit

Freshmen display a tele-tubular Homecoming performance
Isabelle Kok and Grace Lin
October 6, 2024
Illustration by Isabelle Kok

Sip, sip, hooray!

Students share details and memories of their favorite drinks
Isabelle Kok and Eshika Tiwari
September 29, 2024
LE SSERAFIM's five members pose on a dark runway in front of paparazzi. Photo courtesy of Source Music | Used with permission

‘CRAZY’ falls flat with a tepid, tame delivery

LE SSERAFIM loses the beat in its eccentric fourth EP
Isabelle Kok
September 4, 2024
Adorned with rainbow heart stickers, a  participant of Assembly Member Haney’s parade group waves a rainbow pride flag and a bisexual flag to the beats of the parade music. Photo by Benjamin Zhang

San Francisco Pride Parade 2024

The Golden City wraps up Pride Month with its annual LGBTQIA+ parade
Jillian Ju, Isabelle Kok, and Benjamin Zhang
July 19, 2024
Main Street magic

Main Street magic

Students and staff share their experiences and opinions on Main St. Cupertino
Isabelle Kok, Shannon Yu, and Ellie Wang
June 1, 2024
The sophomore year World Literature curriculum dives deep into many books such as George Orwell's "Animal Farm." Graphic by Isabelle Kok

Kush Mathur’s guide to sophomore year literature

Sophomore Kush Mathur reflects on running kites, sifting nectar and surviving World Lit
Isabelle Kok and Benjamin Zhang
May 29, 2024
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