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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

The reprioritization of civil discourse holds promise to heal political polarization. Illustration | Grace Lin

America needs to relearn the value of civil discourse

Growing political polarization has renewed the importance of respectful discussion
Jonah Chang and Elizabeth Yang
November 2, 2025
Photos by Apru Rupanagunta, Jillian Ju and Sophia D'Sa

Ungraded, overlooked

Exploring the underappreciated opportunities and resources available at MVHS
Senior Emily Lin searches for an open teammate. Photo | Olivia Zhang

Varsity Girls Water Polo falls 4-3 to Santa Clara High School

The Matadors are optimistic despite a narrow 4-3 defeat
Jonah Chang and Olivia Zhang
September 29, 2025
The Welcome Back Rally is an annual tradition presented by ASB. Photo courtesy of Jillian Ju | Used with permission.

MVHS students overlook school spirit and community building efforts

ASB strives to create school spirit despite MVHS’ academic focus
Jonah Chang and Olivia Zhang
September 28, 2025
I was born severely allergic to wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts and oats. Illustration | Jonah Chang

The bittersweet success of outgrowing lifelong allergies

After a lifetime defined by allergies, outgrowing them feels like both a victory and a loss
Jonah Chang
September 24, 2025
Oral immunotherapy works by desensitizing the immune system to certain allergens with regular, controlled exposure.

Community members weigh the risks of oral immunotherapy

Oral immunotherapy is a promising yet complex treatment for food allergies
Jonah Chang
July 17, 2025
Junior Gillie Ross prepares to throw shot put. Photo courtesy of Gillie Ross | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross

Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career
Jonah Chang and Stella Petzova
June 6, 2025
In light of the Trump Administration's massive funding overhauls, the future of research is uncertain. Photo Illustration | Jonah Chang and Radhika Dharmapurikar

Funding cuts under the Trump Administration limit student research opportunities

Scientists, educators and students are bracing for the long-term consequences of Trump's research plan
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a runner

I’m learning how to endure when times are hard
Jonah Chang
May 11, 2025
Graphic | Leah Desai

Math teacher Mia Onodera integrates March Madness into teaching

Onodera uses March Madness to broaden her students knowledge about college options
Jonah Chang and Leah Desai
April 8, 2025
Illustration | Jonah Chang

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
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