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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Freshmen Sheltered Biology class | Featured photo

My new country’s trip

My journey of transferring from the ELD class to mainstream classes
Subin Ko
May 28, 2025
Freshmen begin the dissection during the second week of March, finishing up the unit in the middle of May. ILLUSTRATION | MEGHA MUMMANENI

The annual freshman pig dissection brings up strong emotions about its ethicality

MVHS students and staff reflect on their perspective of science curriculum dissections
Those who are have legal security must recognize their privilege and stand up for those under the Trump administration's attacks. Illustration | Ellie Wang

Staff Editorial: Stand up, speak out

People with legal citizenship need to be more proactive in protecting those threatened by the Trump administration’s recent immigration policy
Editorial Board
May 24, 2025
Many students have already decided where they are going to college. However, not all have decided whether or not to share their decision. Photo | Elizabeth Yang

Admit it.

MVHS students and staff discuss the choices of sharing college acceptances and decisions
Trump’s executive orders are breaking through Cupertino’s bubble. Illustration | Manas Kottakota

Cupertino is not as sheltered from Trump’s federal government as we think

Through new legislation and an array of executive orders, the Trump administration’s changes have redefined Cupertino
Manas Kottakota and Subin Ko
April 21, 2025
Cell phone with a plethora of messages illuminates its surroundings. Illustration | Aprameya Rupanagunta and Sana Karkhanis

Social media usage within non-English speaking communities increases the spread of misinformation

The inaccessibility of mainstream news outlets to non-English speakers leads to misinformation within minority communities
A portion of the bulletin board I keep on my wall in my room with all of my sentimental memories.

The not-so-little things

I’ve started to value the smaller moments in life
Radhika Dharmapurikar
March 28, 2025
Self-sabotage is action, or a lack thereof, that gets in the way of our success, whether intentional or unconscious. Photo | Ryan Liu

Bravery is an essential aspect of goal-setting

Confronting my tendencies to self-sabotage
Anika Bhandarkar
March 10, 2025
To build our identity, we need to take control of our lives and act as our own algorithms. Illustration | Aletheia Ju

Staff Editorial: Defined by the algorithm

Feeding into social media algorithms restricts people from exploring different facets of their evolving identity
Editorial Board
March 8, 2025
Ashley Voigt poses with her husband at their Winter Ball in 2009. Photo courtesy of Ashley Voigt | Used with permission,
Illustration by  Canva and Megha Mummaneni

MVHS explores how social media is changing the idea of love

The MVHS community discusses how social media has affected the way teens perceive and pursue love
Sana Karkhanis and Megha Mummaneni
March 4, 2025
Photo Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar

I quit!

I’m learning to change my mindset when it comes to extracurricular activities
Radhika Dharmapurikar
February 3, 2025
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
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