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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

Coronavirus illustration, different size viruses on a gradient background. Illustration by the CDC

COVID-19 surges for weeks following winter break

Krish Dev, Website Editor January 24, 2022
Understanding the increase in COVID-19 cases at FUHSD
Planting roots: Standing tall

Planting roots: Standing tall

Flora Peng, Tyler Cho, and Collin Qian November 19, 2018

On Saturday, Nov. 17, Roots Christian Club members attended the United in Christ (UIC) Praise Night at the River of Life Christian Church. Hosted by all the local Christian Clubs of the FUHSD, the theme...

Planting Roots: Budding leaves

Planting Roots: Budding leaves

Flora Peng and Tyler Cho October 24, 2018

After a slow start to the year, the Roots Christian Club officers held an interest meeting for both new and returning members. They expressed their hopes for the year, including holding extensive outreach...

Planting Roots: Struggling to start anew

Planting Roots: Struggling to start anew

Flora Peng and Tyler Cho September 27, 2018
Christian Club officers describe challenges of the year
No offense, but: Examining our politically correct culture

No offense, but: Examining our politically correct culture

Amita Mahajan May 18, 2016
Millennials should not be labeled “overly-sensitive” just for being politically correct
Why MVHS students should care about the Affordable Care Act

Why MVHS students should care about the Affordable Care Act

Pranav Parthasarathy November 5, 2013
With adulthood just around the corner, understanding the effects of Obamacare is imperative.
Senior Anu Vaishnav looks longingly upon her uniform. The move to terminate Marching Band, while perhaps an economic necessity, has inflicted casualties. Hopefully, the optimism Vaishnav and Fey have faced the unfortunate circumstances with will rekindle the fire and allow the organization to re-emerge in a more practical form.

Discontinuation of marching band is a sad but sensible move

Pranav Parthasarathy September 26, 2013
Monta Vista Marching Band, an organization which previously won awards in many local and state competitions, had declined in terms of student interest for several years.
Food: Boudin SF at Cupertino a clean break from the original

Food: Boudin SF at Cupertino a clean break from the original

Yimeng Han March 22, 2013
The newest Boudin bakery offers great food and service.
Food: Sipatea hampered by its location

Food: Sipatea hampered by its location

Yimeng Han March 21, 2013
Creative drinks and large serving sizes can’t make up for the decrepit atmosphere
Theatre: ‘The Would Be Gentleman’ story is ridiculous, but very real

Theatre: ‘The Would Be Gentleman’ story is ridiculous, but very real

Smitha Gundavajhala March 9, 2013
The winter production delights with a mix of MVHS-specific humor and believable acting.
Music: Does ‘bastards’ sound like Bjork?

Music: Does ‘bastards’ sound like Bjork?

Smitha Gundavajhala February 6, 2013
A seasoned fan and a confused rookie disagree over whether the ‘bastards’ remix album is an improvement upon singer Bjork’s material.
Students partake in holiday cheer by taking polaroids on Dec. 14

Students partake in holiday cheer by taking polaroids on Dec. 14

Gisella Joma December 15, 2012
To lessen the stress of students around finals, Bull Spirit put together an event where Polaroid pictures were taken beside a holiday tree.
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