The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
“Me Too”: MVHS alumni share their sexual assault stories

“Me Too”: MVHS alumni share their sexual assault stories

Gauri Kaushik • November 10, 2017
Victims of sexual assault share their stories through the #MeToo movement on social media.
Poor air quality affects the Bay Area

Poor air quality affects the Bay Area

Jai Uparkar • October 10, 2017
Smoke from Northern California fires pollutes air
English department runs a pilot program for freshman literature

English department runs a pilot program for freshman literature

Gauri Kaushik • October 6, 2017
Four English teachers pilot the book “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”
The backgate: MVHS' party culture in the 70's

The backgate: MVHS’ party culture in the 70’s

Sepand Rouz • March 8, 2017
Class of 1972 alumnus David Losfrom refects on party culture in the past
There's no place like home: Student Homelessness in the Silicon Valley

There’s no place like home: Student Homelessness in the Silicon Valley

Chetana Ramaiyer • February 9, 2017
Revealing student homelessness in the Silicon Valley
Palla works with three female members to adjust components of the robot. This year, MVRT aims to encourage girls to participate equally throughout the build season.

Robotics team starts build season

Vivian Chiang • February 8, 2017
MVRT starts its build season with changes and new goals
What it feels like to have gender dysphoria: The story of transition

What it feels like to have gender dysphoria: The story of transition

Katerina Pappas • January 31, 2017
People share what it feels like to go through gender transition and dysphoria.
The impact of the Holocaust

The impact of the Holocaust

Ilena Peng • January 27, 2017
Student teacher Trisha Connors reflects on the aftereffects of the Holocaust
The investigation for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 has come to an end

The investigation for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 has come to an end

Karen Sanchez • January 22, 2017
Students react to the end of the three year investigation
Changing education: the potential impacts of Betsy DeVos as secretary of education

Changing education: the potential impacts of Betsy DeVos as secretary of education

Ilena Peng • January 14, 2017
Teachers and students reflect on DeVos’ support of charter schools and their impact on Michigan’s education system
A timeline of President Obama’s time in office

A timeline of President Obama’s time in office

Ilena Peng • January 12, 2017
Reflecting on our 44th president’s best moments
Campus Question: Why have there been a series of water issues on campus?

Campus Question: Why have there been a series of water issues on campus?

Chetana Ramaiyer • December 19, 2016
With the recent construction, there has been many issues regarding the water pipeline system
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