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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Main character Mei Lee from Pixar’s “Turning Red” walks a fine line between stereotypical and representative of Asian culture, exemplifying the struggle of Asian American media creators to produce authentic representation. Photo | Pixar

A cultural affair

How AAPI artists express their culture through animation
Sophia D’Sa and Kate Yang
May 27, 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
PinkPantheress poses amongst a sea of flowers for the cover of "Fancy That." Courtesy of Warner Brothers | Used with permission

PinkPantheress shatters all expectations with “Fancy That”

The mixtape stuns with its lyricism, sampling and creativity
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
May 24, 2025
MVHS department leads smile for a photo. Graphic | Kate Yang

MVHS department leads shine in their work

Department leads reflect upon their leadership duties and activities
Kate Yang
April 11, 2025
At the Planned Parenthood booth, an attendee wins a prize after spinning the wheel. Photo | Kate Yang

Cupertino’s Earth Day and Arbor Festival sets a spotlight on environmental issues

The City of Cupertino hosted the interactive event to educate people and spread awareness on the environment
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
April 11, 2025
The cover of "Equus Asinus" features a shirtless man ironing cloth in a bedroom. Photo courtesy of Men I Trust

‘Equus Asinus’ leaves fans searching for more

Canadian band Men I Trust barely nail the plot in their latest release
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
April 5, 2025
Tiny Love Stories

Tiny Love Stories

What love means to the MVHS community

Tiny Love Stories, pt. 1

What love means to the MVHS community
Sophia D’Sa and Kate Yang
March 2, 2025
Illustration | Isabelle Kok

Creative currency

How capitalism shapes our art and media
An illustration of Mac Miller’s face shaped as a balloon. Photo courtesy of Malcolm James McCormick Photo | Used with permission

‘Balloonerism’ pops Mac Miller’s musicality balloon

Miller’s emotion falls short with its repetitive nature
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
February 3, 2025
Take our January News Quiz

Take our January News Quiz

Test your knowledge of key events last month
Stella Petzova and Kate Yang
February 1, 2025
A child attending the Night Hike answers the park ranger’s questions regarding the animals in McClellan Ranch Preserve. Photo | Kate Yang

Cupertino’s Join-A-Ranger: Night Hike and Flashlight Tour offers attendees a glimpse into nature

Park Rangers educate attendees about the ecosystems, wildlife of McClellan Ranch
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
January 27, 2025
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