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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

Junior Ria Sethi blocks a goal attempt during a game against Homestead High School on Oct. 10, 2023.

Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi

Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
Grace Lin and Megha Mummaneni
March 25, 2025
Ashley Voigt poses with her husband at their Winter Ball in 2009. Photo courtesy of Ashley Voigt | Used with permission,
Illustration by  Canva and Megha Mummaneni

MVHS explores how social media is changing the idea of love

The MVHS community discusses how social media has affected the way teens perceive and pursue love
Sana Karkhanis and Megha Mummaneni
March 4, 2025
Interminority racism is often a result of racism from majority groups that gets caught in a cycle of oppression.

Minority groups are capable and sometimes perpetuate discrimination towards other minorities

Students and staff explore the implications behind interminority racism
Megha Mummaneni and Zaid Naqvi
January 31, 2025
Senior and defensive midfielder Dylan Hwang and sophomore and defender Joyce Chou pressure a Milpitas player on opposite sides in an attempt to steal possession of the ball.

Varsity Girls Soccer falls short against Milpitas High School 3-1

Matadors start strong but quickly surrender the lead
Megha Mummaneni and Aletheia Ju
January 18, 2025
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
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