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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

Emi and Miya Kosakura pose for a photo with their parents on senior night.

Time out! Ep. 2: Emi and Miya Kosakura

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

Glass Child

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

Stereotypes Podcast Part 1: Siblings

Sarah Liu and Michelle Zheng May 27, 2022

S: Hi, I’m Sarah and I'm an older sibling. M: Hi, I’m Michelle and I'm a younger sibling. S & M: And today we’ll be discussing common sibling stereotypes! M: Stereotype number one:...

Students take anonymous survey

Students of stepfamilies share about their family dynamics

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

Team Phillip

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

Dear Sid

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

Double Trouble

Michelle Chen January 18, 2020
How being a twin has shaped my character
Sibling wars: The great sibling superiority debate

Sibling wars: The great sibling superiority debate

Tyler Cho and Brian Xu November 13, 2019
Debating whether the older or younger sibling position is more beneficial in the long run
My brother and I, at ages  16 and 6.

The unspoken pressures of sibling relationships

Tabitha Mendez April 16, 2019

My brother and I are almost 10 years apart, but people often say, “For an age gap so big, it’s surprising how much time you spend together.” A comment like that always seems weird to me — there...

Riding West: Westelius siblings bond over horseback riding

Riding West: Westelius siblings bond over horseback riding

Sunjin Chang October 20, 2017
Westelius siblings on opposite sides of the world bond over horseback riding
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