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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

Examining the histories of anti-racism efforts at the Nevada Joint Union High School District

CRT sparks controversy at NJUHSD

Examining the histories of anti-racism efforts at the Nevada Joint Union High School District
Aashna Patel and Jannah Sheriff
February 12, 2022
Sushma Bana rests dias in her backyard for Diwali celebrations.

How US and India traditions compare

Community members discuss differences between Diwali celebrations
Jannah Sheriff and Anna Kaminitz
November 9, 2021
Senior Vy Pham works in the cafeteria at the end of the lunch period.

Students work in the cafeteria

With the introduction of free brunch and lunch, student employees assist in food prep
Jannah Sheriff
November 9, 2021
Long-term substitute Stephanie Bodnaruk poses for a photo.

Matador family adds members to its ranks

New staff share more about where they're coming from and what brought them to MVHS
Kelli Kosakura dribbes the ball before an opponent after the MVHS team gained posession.

Girls Basketball defeats Fremont High School 37-23

MVHS maintains a lead throughout all four quarters
Jasmine Varma leads a pack of runners at a SCVAL race at Baylands Park

Trying out

Rearranged seasons cause some student athletes to try out new sports
Jannah Sheriff
May 19, 2021
Flowers rest outside of two of the Atlanta spas targeted by the shootings

Anti-Asian hate crimes surge during the pandemic

A recent rise in violence and hate crimes against Asian Americans has sparked concern and fear among the community.
Jannah Sheriff
April 8, 2021
Victorine poses with his family on Halloween

A fraction of time

MVHS community members in different age groups reflect on the pandemic year in the context of their lives
A woman's arm is being cleaned in preparation for the vaccine injection.

Don’t Miss Your Shot

Scientists used RNA technology to create the COVID-19 vaccine, yet its fast-paced development and distribution caused concerns about side effects as vaccines are administered to essential workers.
Jessica Ridgway recieves the vaccine.

Phase 2: The Distribution

Exploring the success and opinions surrounding the first wave distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
Devin Gupta and Jannah Sheriff
February 12, 2021
MLK links arms with protestors at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 1963

The continued erasure of MLK’s legacy

The portrayal of the leader as passive and accommodationist damages our capacity to continue his fight for radical change
Jannah Sheriff
January 24, 2021
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