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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

Students and teachers have to work together to form a relationship that is appropriate for both parties. Illustration | Canva

Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close

El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
May 25, 2025
Schools across the United States navigate the impacts of federal Department of Education budget cuts, affecting school programs and DEI curricula. Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

The possible impacts of the cuts to the Department of Education

Despite federal DOE cuts, FUHSD plans to preserve programs through state laws and local funding
Ellie Wang and Niveda Hari
May 16, 2025
MVHS students frequent a few locations close by for leisure, but there are other options to explore as well. Photo Illustration | Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok

Localcations

El Estoque explores attractions in the area
Hank and Little Ears, the two male goats of Deer Hollow Farm located within Rancho San Antonio, play with one another. Photo Illustration | Niveda Hari and Isabelle Kok

Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve is revered for its scenery, wildlife and trails

The local attraction is beloved by all visitors, adults and kids alike, for its nature
Niveda Hari and Vaishnavi Katukam
April 21, 2025
Black cultural expression has fostered a unique kaleidoscope of substyles within arts and media. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

Beyond the surface

The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment
Rage bait induces interaction with the posted content. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Rage bait: How purposefully rage-inducing content is harming users’ mental health

Rage bait online takes advantage of viewers and perpetuates unethical behavior for monetization
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
March 10, 2025
Even in an era where music by Black artists is popular, many Black artists are overlooked or dismissed in the industry. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

The sound of Black history

How Black culture has shaped music
Jillian Ju and Niveda Hari
March 9, 2025
Illustrations | Anika Bhandarkar and Asha Wojciechowski

The birds and the bees

El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
Special education students should be integrated into general education classes at an early age to foster inclusivity and collaboration. Photo | Niveda Hari

Integrating special education students is necessary for equitable education

FUHSD should continue to take steps to provide opportunities for all students to learn together
Niveda Hari and Suhana Mahabal
February 2, 2025
Books that are part of the up and coming "smut" genre are often misleadingly presented to its audience Illustration | Anika Bhandarkar and Asha Wojciechowski

Content Warning: the rise in misleading marketing of books with adult content towards children

The marketing of young adult books falsely advertises explicit content
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
February 1, 2025
Dark romance novels romanticize violence and abuse and portray toxic behaviors to be romantic. Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski

Dark romance novels promote and romanticize abuse, illegal activity and a lack of consent

The novels have real-world implications and should not be dismissed just because they are fiction.
Niveda Hari and Vaishnavi Katukam
January 31, 2025
Students often use their computers to replace their phones during class, voiding the purpose of the cell phone ban. | Photo by Niveda Hari

2026 cell phone ban sparks uncertainty about cell phone usage in MVHS classrooms

Students and staff explore the potential impacts of AB3216 on how technology is used in MVHS classrooms
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
December 6, 2024
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