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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

HOT ONES EP. 2: Senior Ani Kumar answers questions from a crying interviewer

HOT ONES EP. 2: Senior Ani Kumar answers questions from a crying interviewer

Kumar talks about the lessons he has learned from his four years here at MVHS
Graphic | Vaishnavi Katukam

In Review: Volume 7, 2025

El Estoque’s staff review recently released media, ranging from Ken Carson's surprise release to Maroon 5’s latest single
Twrl milk tea has just 50-80 calories per can, healthily merging Taiwanese-Chinese flavors.

Bay Area-based business Twrl Milk Tea brings boba into household pantries

Two Bay Area women built their own eco-friendly bubble tea business
A group of survivors, led by Smoke, prepares for battle against vampires. | Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios

‘Sinners’ is stylish, sexy and seething with culture

The only sin this film commits is not giving us more
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
April 25, 2025
Critics are often quick to slam media for having little meaning or depth, without considering other factors. Photo illustration | Aletheia Ju

Entertainment shouldn’t be homework: Reevaluating critique

Critics need to reassess how they review art to consider a variety of target audiences and themes
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Aletheia Ju
April 19, 2025
Graphic | Jillian Ju

In Review: Volume 6, 2025

El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from Netflix's newest romcom to Lil Tecca's latest single
Sophomore and libero Nikolas So passes a ball.

Varsity Boys Volleyball falls 3-0 to The Harker School

Matadors put up a strong fight but are unable to prevail
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Angela Poon
April 2, 2025
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR pose in front of two buildings in the “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” album cover. Photo courtesy of OVO Sound | Used with permission

‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ is Valentine’s Day slop

Let’s hope Drake won’t meet anyone’s madre anytime soon with his immature and juvenile lyricism
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
Illustration | Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

Monsters and metaphors: How horror movies reflect societal issues

Horror movies are often overlooked despite their relevant social commentary
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
January 30, 2025
A student competes in the third to fifth-grade Spelling Bee competition. Photo | Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

Cupertino holds sixth annual Cupertino Spelling Bee

Youth Activity Board holds an educational event for elementary schoolers
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
January 20, 2025
Tóth hugs his wife, Erzebet, as they observe a schematic design for a building. Photo by A24 | Used with permission

‘The Brutalist’ is a raw take on the American dream

The award-winning period drama delivers a solid screenplay and performances
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
January 19, 2025
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