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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

Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0

As an ex-tennis player

I’m learning to accept the loss of my childhood passion
Jonah Chang
April 1, 2025
Sophomore and libero Nikolas So passes the ball. Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-1

Matadors overcome illness to achieve victory in their fourth league match
Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang
March 30, 2025
Photo courtesy of Kirk Flatow | Used with permission

Between the fun and focus

MVHS athletes share how their attitudes differ toward recreational and competitive sports
Jonah Chang and Owen Liu
March 8, 2025
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | “JG Textures_Pearly Blue” by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0

As a columnist

I’m learning a lot about myself
Jonah Chang
March 3, 2025
Senior and guard Clara Fan dribbles the ball past a defender. Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38

Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports celebration
Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang
February 7, 2025
Choir teacher Lofn Young does vocal warm-ups with their students. Photo | Stella Petzova

Course selection threatens the existence of low-demand electives

During course selection season, low-demand arts electives face difficulties with incoming Proposition 28 funding
Jonah Chang, Stella Petzova, and Eric Zhou
February 1, 2025
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As a lazy person

I’m learning to take breaks and embrace laziness
Jonah Chang
January 27, 2025
Senior and small forward Parth Upadhayay scores a layup.

Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Cupertino High School 49-32

The Matadors step it up in the second half to claim victory
Jonah Chang and Ethan Yang
January 24, 2025
Ethnic studies teacher Usiel Meraz-Cerna. Photo | Eric Zhou

FUHSD delays Health and Ethnic studies course requirement

Health and Ethnic Studies to run as an optional course offering next school year
Jonah Chang and Eric Zhou
December 6, 2024
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As a rule follower

I’m learning to trust my own judgment
Jonah Chang
December 1, 2024

Reflecting on MVHS’s first season of Girls’ Flag Football

Students and staff look back on the first season in MVHS history
Jonah Chang and Megha Mummaneni
November 21, 2024
Photo Illustration | Yixuan (Joyce) Li

Behind the punchline

Jokes about sexual harassment trivialize the issue
Jonah Chang and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
October 29, 2024
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