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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

Students often use their computers to replace their phones during class, voiding the purpose of the cell phone ban. | Photo by Niveda Hari

2026 cell phone ban sparks uncertainty about cell phone usage in MVHS classrooms

Students and staff explore the potential impacts of AB3216 on how technology is used in MVHS classrooms
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
December 6, 2024
MVHS math teacher Josh Kuo is awarded his high school diploma | Photo courtesy of Josh Kuo | Used with permission

Language barriers

ESL community members explain the academic difficulties that come with immigration
Jami Lim and Stella Petzova
June 2, 2024
50 Questions with Josh Kuo

50 Questions with Josh Kuo

In the 22nd installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Josh Kuo 50 questions
Minjae Kang and Nameek Chowdhury
February 3, 2023
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
Our cultures in food

Our cultures in food

Exploring the cultural significance of Asian food and its representation in America
Physics and chemistry teacher Julie Choi poses at her graduation ceremony.

Teachers being pushed out of the comfort zone

Teachers share how they overcame their reserved personalities
Tyler Cho and Claire Wen
September 26, 2019
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