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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

Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections

Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections

California Assembly District 26 candidate Tara Sreekrishnan and Gen Z students discuss politicians' approach to Gen Z voters
Ananya Chaudhary and Manas Kottakota
November 2, 2024

Sunnyvale Community Services hosts its first Ibero-American Festival

Sunnyvale citizens speak about their role and share thoughts on the festival
Anika Bhandarkar and Katrina Lin
October 27, 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
District shift to Communication PD

District shift to Communication PD

FUHSD decides to shift teacher education meetings to focus on communication
Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist opens the floor for applause following senior and concertmaster Amy Zheng’s violin solo for a concerto.

“Unto Greater Heights” closes the year on a high note

MVHS Music Department performs its Pops Concert as the final concert of the year
Kathryn Foo and Alyssa Yang
May 22, 2024
Members of the Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo USA group demonstrate “suio ryu” techniques, an ancient form of martial arts, on Memorial Park’s outdoor stage.

Cupertino’s 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities celebrates Bay Area’s Japanese culture
Mihir Vishwarupe
April 29, 2024
Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

AI usage on college essays
Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
April 17, 2024
Putting on the White Hat

Putting on the White Hat

Widespread acceptance of hacking leads to a rise in demand of ethical hackers
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Students who performed in the skits wore superhero and villain costumes as part of the Dual Rally's theme.

Leadership holds Dual Rally before February break

A lights-out themed rally features a dual-style class competition
Arshiya Sen, Arushi Singh, and Mihir Vishwarupe
February 18, 2024
Students from different schools line up to play a game of Simon Says. Photo by Ethan Eisler

Fremont High School hosts 2024 IDC Fantastics Rally

FUHSD schools attend 2024 IDC Fantastics rally to participate in games and watch various performances
Ethan Eisler, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
An MVHS varsity soccer player uses the turf to practice.

Back to grass?

Expiration of turf contracts sparks debate between grass and artificial fields
Corinna Kuo, Michelle Zheng, and Eric Zhou
November 3, 2023
Belshe and other attendees gather outside of the 16th Street Baptist Church. (Used with permission | Photo courtesy of Bonnie Belshe)

Learning from the past, shaping the future

History teacher Bonnie Belshe shares her experience at the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing commemoration week
Jami Lim and Mihir Vishwarupe
September 25, 2023
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