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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

Nonbinary students often have to navigate systems designed for binary genders, such as choosing between male or female facilities or adhering to gendered dress codes. They often have to advocate for themselves, asking for recognition, correct pronouns, or access to gender-neutral facilities in a system that sometimes overlooks their needs.
Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The school environment poses challenges for nonbinary individuals

Students and educators share perspectives on gender inclusivity in FUHSD
Ellie Wang
December 2, 2024
"1984" and "Fahrenheit 451" are two dystopian novels taught at MV. Illustration by Amberly Sun

Students and staff reflect on dystopian books in the literature curriculum

Dystopian texts show society's fears and encourage critical thinking
Amberly Sun
September 29, 2024
Some students feel as though indie music better encapsulates their emotional states and resonates with them more strongly. Illustration by Lillian Wang and Isabelle Kok

The indie in-between

Students and staff share what indie music means to them
Jillian Ju
May 24, 2024
Last one, fast one

Last one, fast one

Behind the scenes of the Class of 2024’s Homecoming skit
Aletheia Ju and Lillian Wang
October 8, 2023
According to a survey of 173 students, 28.9% of MVHS students follow teachers on social media.

Going private

Exploring how teachers and students view their privacy on social media
Lauren Chuu and Lillian Wang
October 5, 2022
 Third grader Mark Carpenter dresses up as a pirate for Halloween, and explains that they will always be a pirate at heart

Staff stories: Always a pirate at heart

Mark Carpenter shares life-defining tales of ignorance, curiosity and gratitude
Taryn Lam and Aashi Venkat
September 30, 2022
Honor American Literature students ask questions in Carpenter's Discord server "Carpenter Official"

Mark Carpenter uses Discord to communicate with students

Looking into the effectiveness of Discord as a communication platform between students and teachers
Minjae Kang
December 8, 2021
English teacher Jireh Tanabe enjoys "Night" by Elie Wiesel because of its lessons of empathy.

Students and teachers share their literature class favorites

From timeless classics to contemporary reads, the MVHS curriculum provides something for everyone
Gauri Manoj and Mira Wagner
August 29, 2021
50 Questions with Mark Carpenter

50 Questions with Mark Carpenter

In the 15th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Mark Carpenter 50 questions
Krish Dev, Web Editor
May 8, 2021
Sophomore Brooke Frei sits in front of her trans pride flag.

Coming out

Exploring what it means to express oneself
Mikaylah Du, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020
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English teacher Mark Carpenter opens a Curious Cat account

Investigating one teacher’s approach to connecting with students during the shelter-in-place order
Rachel Jiang
March 22, 2020
Peeling back the layers: American Born Chinese replaces The Scarlet Letter

Peeling back the layers: American Born Chinese replaces The Scarlet Letter

Examining how the minority experience is taught by white HAmLit teachers
Jefferson Le and Iman Malik
January 31, 2020
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