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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

Vice Mayor of Saratoga Belal Aftab responds to the audience. | Photo by Kate Yang

The Cupertino Youth Activity Board hosts Pizza and Politics

The event featured teens and adults involved in local politics
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
November 1, 2024
Food review: Local taco trucks

Food review: Local taco trucks

Reviewing nearby taco trucks based on quality, price and taste
Justine Ha and Tina Low
May 21, 2021
Co-owner Liberty Walker poses in front of the Don't Glaze Me Donuts truck.

Six Bay Area Black-owned eateries to support

Suggestions for restaurants, cafes and dessert businesses to visit
Justine Ha and Tina Low
October 17, 2020
It's time to vote local

It’s time to vote local

Local advocacy can be more impactful than participating in the national election conversation
September 24, 2020
Maintaining a local community

Maintaining a local community

The implications of urbanization on both chain and family businesses in Cupertino
Swara Tewari and Emily Xia
January 10, 2020
Urbanization of Cupertino

Urbanization of Cupertino

In a constant state of change, Cupertino has experienced drastic changes in terms of infrastructure and business from the influx of both workers and residents. Vallco construction has recently been reinitiated after the passage of State Bill 35. The proliferation of chain businesses act as a double edged sword to local businesses. Median house values climb and realtors work to satisfy buyers who prioritize commute times. Read more about each story.
In order to raise public awareness and pro-activeness towards diabetes, bikers from around Cupertino came to bike and donate to the fund. Photo by Alyssa Umino

Cycling fundraiser: Ride4Diabetes

Annual biking event supports diabetes advocacy on Sept. 8
Sarah Young, Alyssa Umino, and Annie Zhang
September 16, 2019
Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships

Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships

Local businesses give insight to their experiences in Cupertino
Sarah Young and Andrea Perng
May 23, 2019
Warming Up: Examining the Consequences of Climate Change

Warming Up: Examining the Consequences of Climate Change

Recent events spark conversations about climate change
Caption: Senior Anusikha Halder helps new members register at Red Cross' interest meeting. Photo by Swara Tewari.

Localizing Red Cross

President of Red Cross discusses her journey with the club and goals for the year
Swara Tewari, Features editor
October 26, 2018
More than a tea party

More than a tea party

Cupertino residents discuss Bobatino
Ayah Ali-Ahmad and Brandon Ng
September 18, 2018
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