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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

LGBTQ+ individuals should not be expected to come out — it can put an enormous mental and emotional strain on them and also reinforces heteronormative and cisnormative societal standards.

Coming out quietly

Members of the queer community should not be expected to come out
Anika Bhandarkar
January 28, 2024
"We're here, we're queer, get used to it," was a common slogan used in the 90s during pride rallies.

One step forward, two steps back

Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.
Melody Cui and Mikaylah Du
May 9, 2022
Although realizing and embracing my sexual orientation has been a terrifying experience, releasing this butterfly and ultimately "coming out" has been incredibly rewarding

Undergoing metamorphosis

My experience of finally coming to terms with my identity
Aashi Venkat
November 25, 2021
A scene from Aligarh (2015)

Queer Characters are Absent in Bollywood Films

Examining the lack of queer representation in Bollywood
Anika Sharma
January 23, 2021
Sophomore Brooke Frei sits in front of her trans pride flag.

Coming out

Exploring what it means to express oneself
Mikaylah Du, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020
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