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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

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
Photo courtesy of Alexander Chu | Used with permission

Affection among Asians

MVHS students and teachers discuss the various ways their families express affection
It's important to have discussions about family finances and how they’re being handled for college plans.

The ultimate college debt

Understanding financial plans for college helps relieve feelings of immigrant guilt
Meggie Chen and Sarah Liu
May 23, 2024
I used to get incredibly nervous before races, putting far too much pressure on myself to perform well.

“You’re nervous because you care”

How I conquered my performance anxiety
Anika Bhandarkar
May 17, 2024
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