The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Illustrations by April Wang

*Cough cough*

Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski October 26, 2023

It’s official. Red, runny noses, loud coughing fits and trash cans piling up with tissues — flu season has commenced. Students at MVHS are falling sick, but there has been a distinct change in attitude...

Recapping the mask mandate throughout the pandemic

Recapping the mask mandate throughout the pandemic

Sophia Ma and Kalyani Puthenpurayil March 16, 2022
The evolution of face coverings as Governor Gavin Newsom announces masks will not be required indoors at schools starting March 12
Coronavirus illustration, different size viruses on a gradient background. Illustration by the CDC

COVID-19 surges for weeks following winter break

Krish Dev, Website Editor January 24, 2022
Understanding the increase in COVID-19 cases at FUHSD
The dangers of downplaying COVID-19

The dangers of downplaying COVID-19

Neysa Singh and Leanna Sun October 18, 2020
Why recent responses regarding the virus from the White House and Capitol Hill are irresponsible
The beauty behind the mask

The beauty behind the mask

Amber Milesi, Staff Writer October 17, 2020

unior Bhavya Kadiyala bought a few outfits for the fall season. Yet the most noticeable addition to her outfit was the patterned silk mask tucked under her arm as she browsed the aisle of face coverings....

The mask shaming game is not worth it

The mask shaming game is not worth it

Leanna Sun September 13, 2020
Why resorting to debasing others won’t actually help with the pandemic
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

Tanish Mendki and Lance Tong May 12, 2020
Exploring Whole Foods COVID-19 safety measures and public opinion about the measures taken
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