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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

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
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
All light fixtures have been removed from the F-building and will be replaced with new LED fixtures. Photo | Samika Bhatkar

Administration begins renovations for the F-building

Site Manager Ed Batcheller shares the progress of the project
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
January 22, 2025
Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-0

Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-0

Despite the Matadors strong defense, the team takes a loss in its 10th game of the season
Samika Bhatkar and Alyssa Yang
January 21, 2025
Rapper Ken Carson performed atop a stage constructed of steel poles throughout the night. Photo by Trey Karson | Used with permission

Ken Carson’s ‘A Great Chaos’ tour is the epitome of its name

The rapper’s aggressive artistry lures concertgoers into a never-ending delirium
Samika Bhatkar
November 23, 2024
Tinfoil hats have been a symbol to represent paranoia conspiracy theorists have. The hats are worn with the belief that they will protect the brain from electromagnetic fields or mind control.   Photo Illustration | Samika Bhatkar

Rumor has it

MVHS students and staff discuss the role of conspiracy theories in their lives
Samika Bhatkar and Radhika Dharmapurikar
November 2, 2024
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
Photo illustration by Ellie Wang

Toxic study motivation reaffirms Cupertino’s classist mentality

We need to recognize when to take a step back from studying for our health
Samika Bhatkar and Suhana Mahabal
October 25, 2024
Don Toliver’s stage was emblazoned with violet and fuschia lighting as he performed the track “No Pole” from his previous album “Love Sick.” Photo by Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

The ‘PSYCHO’ tour introduces fans to a new era in Don Toliver’s career

Rapper Don Toliver brings both old and new hits to an exciting setlist complementing an even more exciting environment
Samika Bhatkar and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
October 24, 2024
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