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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

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
EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

As the second round of playoffs finishes up, four teams ramp up for a chance at the championship
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
May 26, 2025
Graphic | Sana Karkhanis and Canva

2025 Prom Lookbook

Students provide insight into the planning behind their prom outfits and tips for future Prom-goers
Meghna Dixit and Sana Karkhanis
May 25, 2025
Sophomore Luciana Gonzalez throws an underhand ball toward the batter. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Varsity Softball falls 25-3 in a crushing loss to Cupertino High School

Friday’s fervent heat and weather conditions slow down the Matadors
Samika Bhatkar and Arshiya Sen
May 13, 2025
Rapper Ken Carson embraces his dark and violent aesthetic through the cover art of “More Chaos.” Photo courtesy of Interscope Records

‘More Chaos’ displays piecemeal technical improvement from its predecessor

Opium-signed rapper Ken Carson’s fourth album is manic and messy
Samika Bhatkar
April 29, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 9: NBA Kia Awards predictions 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 9: NBA Kia Awards predictions 2024-2025

Discussing predictions for the Kia Awards
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
April 12, 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
Actors from the class of 2025 come together to pose while exclaiming, “Live from Monta Vista, it’s Saturday Night!” Photo | Benjamin Zhang

MVHS Saturday Night Live 2025 brings laughter and farewells

MVSNL 2025 embraces first-year teacher Rachel Cassar and marks a bittersweet capstone for senior producers
Samika Bhatkar and Benjamin Zhang
April 7, 2025
Black cultural expression has fostered a unique kaleidoscope of substyles within arts and media. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

Beyond the surface

The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment
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
Black cuisine in the United States has a deep history, with influences spanning from many countries. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

A bite of Black history

Black-owned restaurants explain the influence of their roots in food
Samika Bhatkar and Isabelle Kok
March 7, 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
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