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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

In Review: Volume 2, 2025

In Review: Volume 2, 2025

El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, from jazzy love songs by Olivia Dean to confident pop singles like "TIT FOR TAT"
MVHS alum ‘25 and De Anza College sophomore Alexander Chu graduated early to accelerate his college education. Photo courtesy of Alexander Chu | Used with permission

Students pursue alternative tracks by graduating early

MVHS alum discuss their experiences with graduating early
Jillian Ju and Corinna Kuo
October 30, 2025
Junior Kento Murase laughs as he dances with his friends. Photo | Jillian Ju

MVHS rolls the end credits on Homecoming with its annual dance

Students gathered in the gym for a night of dancing, games and photos
Sophia D’Sa and Jillian Ju
October 14, 2025
In Review: Volume 1, 2025

In Review: Volume 1, 2025

El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from the hit Netflix movie "KPOP Demon Hunters" to Sabrina Carpenter's controversial "Man's Best Friend"
Junior Celene Chen and her friends pose with their medals during CSSSA's graduation. Photo courtesy of Celene Chen | Used with permission

MVHS upperclassmen explore their passions through summer programs

Students share their experiences attending summer programs
Jillian Ju and Aletheia Ju
September 28, 2025
Freshmen in Five F's

Freshmen in Five F’s

A closer look at the Class of 2029 from a survey of 92 students
Jillian Ju
September 26, 2025
The participants of the Long Walk, a dystopian tournament, walk backwards to watch the violence unfold. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

‘The Long Walk’ is a thrilling trudge that sometimes loses its footing

The Stephen King adaptation toes the line between tense and tedious
Jillian Ju
September 24, 2025
The album cover for Big Thief’s latest album features a lime, an image explored in the title track. Photo | 4AD

‘Double Infinity’ unpeels eternity

Big Thief’s first album as a trio reveals boundless potential
Jillian Ju
September 15, 2025
Band & Orchestra teacher John Gilchrist waves at the camera in his office. Photo | Jillian Ju

F4 Modernization Project renovates MVHS music building

Students and staff express excitement about future opportunities enabled by this renovation
Owen Liu, Jillian Ju, and Suryansh Gupta
August 29, 2025
An attendee holds a “NO KING” poster facing the intersection of Castro Street and El Camino Real.

20,000 people line up from Palo Alto to Sunnyvale in historic “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration

Pro-democracy protest takes place along a seven-mile section of El Camino Real
Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
July 1, 2025
Graphic | Vaishnavi Katukam

In Review: Volume 7, 2025

El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from Ken Carson's surprise release to Maroon 5’s latest single
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa

The 41st annual festivity puts on display the beauties of Japan
Jillian Ju and Benjamin Zhang
May 26, 2025
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