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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

Sophomore Shiva Kumaraguru pitches the ball to an SCHS batter.

Varsity Baseball falls to Santa Clara High School 11-4

Matadors start off strong, but crumble in later innings
Manas Kottakota and Arjun Dhruv
March 14, 2025
Illustration | Grace Lin

Breaking down generational walls

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
The literature taught in schools has varied over generations, shifting to reflect the ideologies and relevant social issues of the era. Illustration |  Asha Wojciechowski and Canva

Literature curriculum evolves alongside societal issues

Teachers share examples and rationales for updates to English curriculum
Senior and guard Stanley Du searches for a teammate to pass to at the halfcourt line.

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Saratoga High School 73-65

In a tight game, MVHS comes out on top after a strong fourth quarter
Manas Kottakota and Eshika Tiwari
February 10, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025

Reviewing the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline
Arjun Dhruv and Manas Kottakota
February 10, 2025
Senior and striker Royce Tse dribbles while a CHS defender attempts to steal the ball.

Varsity Soccer loses to Cupertino High School 2-1

Despite defeating CHS 6-0 in their previous matchup, MVHS struggled on the defensive end
Eshika Tiwari and Manas Kottakota
January 31, 2025
Many people believe that the ratio of men to women in sports fan bases are greatly skewed; however, this is not necessarily the case. Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

The female sports fan experience

MVHS female students and staff share their stories being sports enthusiasts
Grace Lin and Manas Kottakota
January 31, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 7: NBA Preview 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 7: NBA Preview 2024-2025

Previewing and predicting the 2024-2025 NBA Season
Manas Kottakota and Arjun Dhruv
December 7, 2024
Junior and safety Vishal Iyer attempts to tackle a CHS player in the 2023-2024 Helmet Game.

The MVHS and CHS football community reflect on the significance of the Helmet Game

The history behind the fierce competition each year
Eshika Tiwari and Manas Kottakota
November 25, 2024
Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections

Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections

California Assembly District 26 candidate Tara Sreekrishnan and Gen Z students discuss politicians' approach to Gen Z voters
Ananya Chaudhary and Manas Kottakota
November 2, 2024
Junior and forward Monisha Preetham dribbles past an SHS player along the sideline.

Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 3-0

Matadors struggle on the defensive end
Manas Kottakota and Arjun Dhruv
October 21, 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
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