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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

Since my brother moved, we now only manage to call approximately once a week, but our relationship remains close. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa

Not distant, just far

What my brother moving taught me about love
Sophia D’Sa
April 21, 2025
Growing up, my relationship to my brother has always been markedly more distant than that of my peers. Graphic | Jillian Ju

Complicatedly related

How I learned to navigate my distant relationship with my brother
Jillian Ju
April 5, 2025
Twins and mother-son pair navigate school life together

Twins and mother-son pair navigate school life together

The unique bonds formed at MVHS through family relationships shape the experiences of both students and staff
Samuel Teo and Kaia Yuan
February 5, 2025
Pooya Hajjarian takes a group photo with his family. Photo courtesy of Pooya Hajjarian | Used with permission

Bridging the years

The MVHS community discusses how they connect with their siblings despite their large age gaps
Erin Liu and Owen Liu
October 28, 2024
Twin Time

Twin Time

A letter to Meggie, my twin sister
April Wang, Staff Writer
June 2, 2024
Emi and Miya Kosakura pose for a photo with their parents on senior night.

Time out! Ep. 2: Emi and Miya Kosakura

Diving into Emi and Miya Kosakura’s relationship on and off the basketball court
Dahlia Schilling
March 24, 2023
Glass children are often overshadowed by their siblings, even when it is unintentional.

Glass Child

Exploring how mental illness touches the lives of siblings
Meggie Chen
February 17, 2023
Stereotypes Podcast Part 1: Siblings

Stereotypes Podcast Part 1: Siblings

Discussing common sibling stereotypes
Sarah Liu and Michelle Zheng
May 27, 2022
Students take anonymous survey

Students of stepfamilies share about their family dynamics

Overheard on the survey: Students answer questions about their stepfamilies on our anonymous survey
Prisha Tiwari, Features Editor
December 10, 2021
The Phillips proudly pose  after winning bronze at a preseason tournament in freshmen year.

Team Phillip

Twins Matthew and Thomas Philip reflect on playing soccer together
Irene Tang and Angela Zhang
September 23, 2021
My brother and I at a cruise ship photoshoot in 2009. Photo courtesy of Gauri Manoj | Used with Permission

Dear Sid

How my friendship with my older brother shaped me into who I am today
Gauri Manoj
May 4, 2021
My sister and I, age 2, sit in a double stroller. We were often dressed in similar clothing when younger.

Double Trouble

How being a twin has shaped my character
Michelle Chen
January 18, 2020
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