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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

An anonymous digitalized person looks at the screen.

Stranger danger

Discussing the safety of making friends over the internet
Mikaylah Du and Riya Murthy
June 1, 2023
Senior Adi Mellacheruvu swims in Boys 500-yard freestyle, placing fifth with a time of 6:29.11.

Swim falls to Los Gatos High School in the third meet of the season 221-114

Several matadors achieve CCS qualifying times despite loss
Mikaylah Du and Aidan Ruan
April 6, 2023
AI art has raised fears of human artists being replaced by machines.

A thin line

Exploring student and staff perspectives on artificial intelligence art
Mikaylah Du, Alan Tai, and Lillian Wang
March 12, 2023
Students and staff present conflicting opinions on whether or not the pandemic is truly over.

Is the pandemic over?

Exploring why people do or don't take precautions against COVID-19
Mikaylah Du and Megha Mummaneni
October 17, 2022
Via-Cupertino vans are wheelchair-accessible and have bike racks attached to the back.

Santa Clara via Via

Exploring the motivations and future goals for the expansion
Mikaylah Du and Alyssa Yang
October 13, 2022
A graphic illustrating the three philosophies MVHS aims to focus on to encourage equitable grading

MVHS aims to highlight equitable grading

Teachers are introduced to three core philosophies at staff professional development
The word "COLORS" is written in an explosive, rainbow font, depicting a theme similar to graffiti.

Colors

Delving into the colors of the rainbow
Colors of Cupertino

Colors of Cupertino

Revealing the glimpses of color throughout our community
Mikaylah Du
May 27, 2022
"We're here, we're queer, get used to it," was a common slogan used in the 90s during pride rallies.

One step forward, two steps back

Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.
Melody Cui and Mikaylah Du
May 9, 2022
The methods of communication that people use — voice pitch, voice tone and body language — can affect the way people perceive professionalism.

Subconscious communication

Exploring the effects of verbal and nonverbal communication in professional settings
Mikaylah Du and Angela Zhang
April 27, 2022

Man on the street: April Fools’ edition

Asking MVHS students incredibly serious questions on this incredibly serious occasion
Mikaylah Du and Shivani Madhan
April 1, 2022
Social media bites

Social media bites

Observing the issues with short-form activism posts
Mikaylah Du, Graphics editor
March 18, 2022
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