The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Searles Valley, California ruptured the road on Jul. 5, 2019. | Photo United States Geological Survey

MVHS takes cover on International ShakeOut Day

Jason Chu and Alyssa Yang October 30, 2023

MVHS held its annual ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill shortly after 10 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2023, as part of the international Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills movement, which aims to educate the world...

A look at lockdowns

A look at lockdowns

Alan Tai February 14, 2023
With gun violence on the rise, students and staff reflect on active shooter drills
Pedestrians cross one leg of the Bubb/McClellan intersection during the walk phase of the Pedestrian Scramble

Scramble to amble

Samika Bhatkar and Angela Zhang February 8, 2023
Examining the effects of the new Pedestrian Scramble
Mandated reporters share their experiences

Mandated reporters share their experiences

Sonia Verma October 7, 2022

Trigger warning: The story contains discussions of child abuse and suicidal ideation.   Every school employee, from teachers to custodial staff to administration, is a mandated reporter. If...

Officers from the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department arrived in the Student Parking Lot following a bomb threat on Sept. 23.

Preparing for the unexpected

Krish Dev, Mihir Vishwarupe, and Lillian Wang October 5, 2022
Exploring how school safety plans are created and updated at MVHS
Post-threat ponderings

Post-threat ponderings

Sonia Verma, Graphics Editor September 28, 2022

 

The Local Road Safety Plan targets to reduce fatalities and severe injuries for all types of commuters, including bikers, drivers and pedestrians.

Paving the way for safer roads

Kalyani Puthenpurayil May 22, 2022

With a vision to decrease the fatalities and severe injuries on roads, the Cupertino City staff has been tackling local road safety through the Local Road Safety Plan. The LRSP is currently in its development...

How safe do you find Cupertino?

Mikaylah Du, Graphics Editor February 12, 2022
Observing community reactions to Cupertino crime
Examining the community reaction to different levels of theft in the state

Increasing theft in California prompts safety concerns and legal backlash

Melody Cui February 12, 2022
Examining the community reaction to different levels of theft in the state
Construction in front of the tennis courts and main gym.

Back on track

Exploring the changes implemented at MVHS in preparation for a new school year
How to prevent and react to violence

How to prevent and react to violence

Andie Liu April 27, 2021
Students Fight Back webinar teaches verbal and physical self defense strategies
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

Tanish Mendki and Lance Tong May 12, 2020
Exploring Whole Foods COVID-19 safety measures and public opinion about the measures taken
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