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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

A graph of the UC rankings


Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

UC Merced’s recent R1 classification indicates their sharp growth in rankings

How UC Merced has risen in prestige throughout its 20 years in the UC system
Raj Thapliyal and Isabelle Kok
May 25, 2025
Junior and hitter Timothy Yin drops his bat and hastily runs towards first base.  Photo | Raj Thapliyal

Varsity Baseball falls to Cupertino High School 4-3

A loaded-up base in the last inning leads to MVHS’s loss
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
May 7, 2025
Senior Arjun Dhruv looks at his test grade after receiving it from a teacher

MVHS teachers and students discuss the philosophies behind grading policies

How different grading policies have affected students and teachers
Raj Thapliyal and Arjun Dhruv
April 9, 2025
Graphic | Benjamin Zhang

In Review: Volume 5, 2025

El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Tiny Love Stories

Tiny Love Stories

What love means to the MVHS community

Tiny Love Stories, pt. 2

What love means to the MVHS community
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
March 8, 2025
Sophomore and midfielder Isobel Schweigert attempts to pass the ball among two LHS defenders.

Varsity Girls Soccer ties Lynbrook High School 1-1

The Matadors play an even match with LHS on senior night with neither team breaking through for a final goal
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
February 22, 2025
Despite the innocence associated with child celebrities, many of them are often exposed to the cruelties of being in the entertainment industry. | Asha Wojciechowski

People have become too comfortable sexualizing minors

How the internet and media have encouraged underage sexualization
Suhana Mahabal and Raj Thapliyal
February 3, 2025
Illustrations | Anika Bhandarkar and Asha Wojciechowski

The birds and the bees

El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
Graphic | Benjamin Zhang

In Review: Volume 4, 2025

El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment
Sophomore Lewly Tzankov receives a pass,  intercepting a GHS defender.

Varsity Boys Soccer triumphs against Gunn High School 3-0

The Matadors turn the tides at halftime to secure a win
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
January 17, 2025
Junior and power forward Sean Foo holds the ball close to prevent a Harker player from stealing the ball.

Varsity Boys Basketball snatches victory from The Harker School in a 45-38 win

The Matadors win with an adequate margin despite an impressive start
Raj Thapliyal and Owen Liu
December 4, 2024
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