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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

Written media depicts love in a variety of ways, with songs and books spanning from true love to toxic relationships.

Struck by Cupid’s arrow

It’s time to question the toxicity of how love is depicted in written media
Aashi Venkat
January 24, 2024
Examining how different types of accents affect people’s perceptions of others and themselves.

Accented

Examining how accents affect people’s perceptions of others
Melody Cui and Angela Zhang
April 14, 2023
Examining initiatives in place at MVHS to help English Language learners

A new language, a new world

Examining initiatives in place at MVHS to help English Language Learners
Melody Cui and Angela Zhang
April 14, 2023
MVHS students voice their opinions on different aspects of therapy.

Should I get help?

Examining different opinions on the stigma surrounding therapy
Melody Cui and Sarah Liu
February 16, 2023
14 days of love

14 days of love

Follow the daily videos as we explore the various relationships of MVHS pairs and find out who knows the other person better
14 days of love: Priscilla & Erica

14 days of love: Priscilla & Erica

In the 12th installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the friendship between Seniors Priscilla Cho and Erica Liu
Melody Cui
February 12, 2023
14 days of love: Ryan & Renee

14 days of love: Ryan & Renee

In the sixth of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the twinship between Seniors Ryan Hau and Renee Hau
Melody Cui
February 6, 2023
Graphic | Sonia Verma

Distance

Exploring instances of distance within a family 
How family member philosophies define their interfamilial relationships and other interactions.

Ideological distance

How family member philosophies define their interfamilial relationships
Melody Cui and Aditya Shukla
December 20, 2022
Senior Iona Xia performs the Ruan at a senior center. Photo courtesy of Iona Xia | Used with permission

For the community

MVHS students share about the community service that they do outside of school
Melody Cui and Vincent Zhao
December 16, 2022
When I grow up

When I grow up

Exploring how young children explore their interests
Melody Cui and Darpan Singh
November 16, 2022
Women who play video games become a target for verbal attacks.

The Virtual Glass Ceiling

Examining the repercussions of women playing video games
Melody Cui and Kathryn Foo
November 16, 2022
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