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El Estoque

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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Senior Kathryn Foo listens to her favorite international music tunes. | Photo illustration by Giljoon Lee

A musical connection

How listening to and enjoying international music has impacted students and their connection with their culture
Kate Yang
November 27, 2024
Some students feel as though indie music better encapsulates their emotional states and resonates with them more strongly. Illustration by Lillian Wang and Isabelle Kok

The indie in-between

Students and staff share what indie music means to them
Jillian Ju
May 24, 2024
PE Teacher Jeff Thomas works out with earbuds on.

Playing to win

The role music plays in athletics across sports and activities
Ethan Kellogg and Kaia Yuan
April 12, 2024
Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.

Taylor takeover

Various colleges newly establish Taylor Swift-focused courses
Ananya Chaudhary and Jason Chu
April 8, 2024
Senior William Zhang is a composer who has written two pieces for the MV Chamber Orchestra at concerts.

The will for music

Senior William Zhang discusses his passion for music composition
Giljoon Lee and Lillian Wang
March 6, 2024
Silent sounds

Silent sounds

Students and alumni discuss the underrepresentation of Asian American artists in the mainstream music scene
Niveda Hari and Aaryan Sharma
January 26, 2024
After performing at the "Rolling Loud California 2023" concert, rapper Lil Uzi Vert was confronted with criticism for the demonic references in his music. Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The Satanic surge

Delving into the impact of Satanic themes in media on the MVHS community
Ananya Chaudhary, Aaryan Sharma, and Ellie Wang
December 6, 2023
Tupac Shakur's songs "Changes" and "Until the End of Time" are analyzed in ninth grade literature during the poetry unit. Photo | ©Ron Galella/Gettyimages.

Tuning in on Tupac

Exploring '90s hip-hop rapper Tupac’s influence on the Bay Area
Ananya Chaudhary
December 5, 2023
“Paint It Black” makes its exit

“Paint It Black” makes its exit

Marching Band and Color Guard hold final home show of the year
Ethan Kellogg and Lillian Wang
November 23, 2023
The “Heaven knows” album cover portrays PinkPantheress posing in a white silk dress with a white dove flying above her.

‘Heaven knows’ only knows how to stray away from prior success

In the attempt for diversity, PinkPantheress’ second studio album lacks cohesiveness
Ananya Chaudhary and Dylan Nguyen
November 13, 2023
Hip Hop W(rap) Up

Hip Hop W(rap) Up

Celebrating Hip-Hop’s Fiftieth birthday at MVHS through exploring the community’s favorite hip-hop songs
Samika Bhatkar and Dylan Nguyen
September 16, 2023
Laying on the floor dressed in silver, the “Bewitched” album cover portrays Laufey alluringly staring at the audience.

‘Bewitched’ flawlessly paints a portrait of unrequited love

Laufey’s sophomore album beautifully juxtaposes themes of love and heartbreak
Ananya Chaudhary
September 11, 2023
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