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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 affiliated with MVHS Model U.N. accessed unsecured classrooms and stole test materials during the South Bay MUN conference, prompting concerns over academic integrity and school security. Graphic | Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Zaid Naqvi and Canva

Testing theft

Students photograph and take copies of science tests at Model U.N. conference
Senior Arjun Dhruv looks at his test grade after receiving it from a teacher

MVHS teachers and students discuss the philosophies behind grading policies

How different grading policies have affected students and teachers
Raj Thapliyal and Arjun Dhruv
April 9, 2025
Puberty blockers are banned on ideological and medical grounds. Illustration | Stella Petzova

Gender-affirming care is restricted in America

Bans on puberty blockers raise medical, political and moral dilemmas
Stella Petzova, News Editor
January 25, 2025
Graphic by Varun Singh

Pride or pretense?

The MVHS community shares perspectives on the pinkwashing marketing tactic
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
September 29, 2024
Senior Arjun Dhruv disposes paper in the recycling bin.

FUHSD continues modernizing facilities to be more sustainable

FUHSD continues to make its campuses more sustainable after becoming part of the Green Ribbon Schools
Manas Kottakota
September 22, 2024
Senior Samhita Kashyap transferred to MVHS her sophomore year after deliberating between multiple bay area high schools, convinced by its reputation of strong academics.

New kid syndrome

Transfer students address obstacles posed by a rigid culture at MVHS
Jami Lim and Stella Petzova
February 2, 2024
With many students not getting the recommended hours of sleep needed, some resort to falling asleep in class to make up for lost sleep.

School daze

Students and teachers discuss the experiences behind students napping during class
Kaia Yuan
January 26, 2024
Monta Vista's library is an example of one of the many resources where a student can receive information on sex education.

Examining sex education

How students advocate for themselves to receive comprehensive sex ed
The FUHSD Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Balanced voices

Examining the effects of FUHSD election system changes on MVHS
Jason Chu, Lauren Chuu, and Stella Petzova
September 28, 2023
CAL Fire's department utilizes its Grant Ranch Vegetation Management Project (VMP) for vegetation management and mitigation. Photo courtesy of Kara Capaldo | Used with Permission

Through the haze and the flames

Examining the national wildfire crisis
Jason Chu and Shannon Yu
September 24, 2023
Senior Nikhita Saldi drives her Tesla into school.

Power Up

Examining the 2035 California Gas Ban
Mira Wagner and Mihir Vishwarupe
October 7, 2022
Teachers take on new positions

Teachers take on new positions

Examining how students and teachers adapt to position changes
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