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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

Kode With Klossy founder Karlie Kloss gives closing remarks to end the event.

Kode With Klossy brings CODE-A-BRATION to the Bay Area

The two-day event ushers in introductory tech experiences to female and gender-expansive youths
Jami Lim
March 19, 2024
Students are often compelled to not apply for financial aid, considering the stigma around doing so in wealthy communities.

Facing financial aid

Exploring the stigma against applying for financial aid in Silicon Valley
Megha Mummaneni and Eric Zhou
April 12, 2023
As part of mass nationwide layoffs, tech companies in the Bay Area have laid off over 43,000 employees since November. 

Silicon valley layoffs

Examining the effects of Bay Area tech company layoffs on employees
Mihir Vishwarupe and Eric Zhou
December 16, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes (left) talks with an interviewer about her company

Following the checkered-past of Elizabeth Holmes

Examining the timeline of Theranos, a multi-million dollar biotech company, from its conception to it’s eventual fall
Tanish Mendki and Melody Cui
September 20, 2021
Realty changes in Cupertino

Realty changes in Cupertino

Evolution of the nature of Silicon Valley housing
Andie Liu
January 10, 2020
Urbanization of Cupertino

Urbanization of Cupertino

In a constant state of change, Cupertino has experienced drastic changes in terms of infrastructure and business from the influx of both workers and residents. Vallco construction has recently been reinitiated after the passage of State Bill 35. The proliferation of chain businesses act as a double edged sword to local businesses. Median house values climb and realtors work to satisfy buyers who prioritize commute times. Read more about each story.
The year of gold: Celebrating MVHS' 50th anniversary

The year of gold: Celebrating MVHS’ 50th anniversary

Exploring multiple facets of MVHS culture in honor of its 50th anniversary
In order to raise public awareness and pro-activeness towards diabetes, bikers from around Cupertino came to bike and donate to the fund. Photo by Alyssa Umino

Cycling fundraiser: Ride4Diabetes

Annual biking event supports diabetes advocacy on Sept. 8
Sarah Young, Alyssa Umino, and Annie Zhang
September 16, 2019
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