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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

Exploring the effects my mother has had on me

All I am

Anushka De May 30, 2022
Tracing the story of my mom and me
One of the nights I spent crocheting the purple scarf on my bed for my moms birthday.

Gifting my time

Jiya Singh October 23, 2021
Exploring the pressure of hand-making gifts
Yosemite, 2012

Q&A with my mom

Andie Liu May 21, 2020
Asking my mother about herself during quarantine
Graphic used courtesy of Creative Commons

I’m sorry, mom: Why I shouldn’t be ashamed of my mom’s immigrant status

Claire Yang March 15, 2019
Learning to embrace my parent’s flaws
Selfless: the sacrifices my mom makes for me

Selfless: the sacrifices my mom makes for me

Iman Malik December 3, 2018

Her dark brown curls shimmer in the sun, her eyes are filled with untold stories. The tilt of her chin and the set of her jaw show resilience and confidence. The soft lines on her face hint at a lifetime...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Sara Entezarmahdi May 14, 2017
Find the perfect present for Mom with this easy guide
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