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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

Anika Bhandarkar • January 28, 2024

From the initial “Hey, I need to tell you something,” to the eternity of watching the three dots appear as my best friend typed back, I anxiously waited, because I was going to come out to her. The...

"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

Melody Cui and Mikaylah Du • May 9, 2022
Analyzing the impetus, implications and impacts of the recent uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S.
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

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

Queer Characters are Absent in Bollywood Films

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

Coming out

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