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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

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

A look into controversial school rules students have experienced and staff have enforced

A look into controversial school rules students have experienced and staff have enforced

The MVHS community differs in its views of classroom norms
Megha Mummaneni
December 6, 2024
Illustration | Aletheia Ju

AB 1780 levels the playing field for California students

Students and staff discuss the complexities of legacy admissions with the rise of Assembly Bill 1780
Aletheia Ju and Megha Mummaneni
November 25, 2024

Reflecting on MVHS’s first season of Girls’ Flag Football

Students and staff look back on the first season in MVHS history
Jonah Chang and Megha Mummaneni
November 21, 2024
Common terms typically associated with relationships can become toxic when not used appropriately.

What the ick?

MVHS students reflect on the implications of toxic relationship terms
Megha Mummaneni and Archana Venkatesan
October 31, 2024

Junior Alex Sharma strikes a pose for the other GSA club members in front of the “coming out” door. Photo | Megha Mummaneni

MV GSA holds its annual Coming Out Day

Students celebrated the event with chalk art and the unveiling of pride flags
Megha Mummaneni
October 26, 2024

Gen X and Millennial teachers get quizzed on Gen Z slang and brain rot

MVHS teachers test their knowledge of modern terminology
Erin Liu and Megha Mummaneni
September 28, 2024
Parents, teachers and students volunteer at the Snack Shack, serving foods like burgers and nachos to customers. Photo by Mia Wetzler | Used with permission

Snack Shack workers discuss the preparation process and the community aspect behind it

Volunteers from MV’s concession stand come from various in-school communities to help raise funds
Leah Desai and Megha Mummaneni
September 21, 2024
Junior and quarterback Graham Ischo runs down the field with the ball.

Football dominates Andrew Hill High School 40-0 in its first game of the season

Matadors start strong and maintain momentum throughout the game
Megha Mummaneni
September 2, 2024
Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice

Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice

Class of 2024 gives advice to their freshman-year selves
Megha Mummaneni
June 3, 2024
The juice is loose!

The juice is loose!

Students and teachers discuss OJ Simpson’s trial and recent death
Niveda Hari and Megha Mummaneni
May 21, 2024
Juniors Lilia Murase and Julie Yu sing and dance along to the music.

Prom under a “City of Stars”

MVHS' last prom on the SF Belle creates unforgettable memories
Megha Mummaneni
May 20, 2024
New clubs were introduced on campus second semester.

New clubs

2nd semester of the 2023-2024 school year features new clubs on campus
Megha Mummaneni
May 17, 2024
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