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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

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
Interminority racism is often a result of racism from majority groups that gets caught in a cycle of oppression.

Minority groups are capable and sometimes perpetuate discrimination towards other minorities

Students and staff explore the implications behind interminority racism
Megha Mummaneni and Zaid Naqvi
January 31, 2025
Photo Illustration | Radhika Dharmapurikar

Negative is the new normal

We need to address the normalization of negativity in everyday conversation in the MVHS community and take initiative to create a more positive environment
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Meghna Dixit
December 1, 2024
My campaign group participating in a session of Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons helped me make deeper connections with my friend groups

How I used and improved my leadership skills to bring out the concealed personality traits of my friends
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
Illustration | Aletheia Ju

AB 1780 levels the playing field for California students

Students and staff discuss the complexities of legacy admissions with the rise of Assembly Bill 1780
Aletheia Ju and Megha Mummaneni
November 25, 2024
Common terms typically associated with relationships can become toxic when not used appropriately.

What the ick?

MVHS students reflect on the implications of toxic relationship terms
Megha Mummaneni and Archana Venkatesan
October 31, 2024
Graphic by Radhika Dharmapurikar

Selective feminism is not real feminism

We need to broaden our definition of feminism by introducing more intersectionality
Radhika Dharmapurikar
October 24, 2024
Photo Illustration by Jonah Chang | "JG Textures_Pearly Blue" by jane.garratt♥ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As a high schooler

I’m learning to prioritize my interests over others’ ideas of success
Jonah Chang
September 22, 2024
Introduction screen to the roguelike Indie game, Wizard of Legend. Photo Courtesy of Raj Thapliyal

High difficulty, High satisfaction

How high-difficulty games taught me how to practice delayed gratification
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
May 25, 2024
It's hard for me to grasp the fact I'll be leaving my family in a few months.

2,830 miles

I’m learning to reconcile leaving my family for college
Sarah Liu
May 25, 2024
It’s important to differentiate between healthy venting and trauma dumping.

The toll of trauma dumping

We need to recognize and set boundaries for healthy relationships
Sarah Liu
May 25, 2024
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