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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Main character Mei Lee from Pixar’s “Turning Red” walks a fine line between stereotypical and representative of Asian culture, exemplifying the struggle of Asian American media creators to produce authentic representation. Photo | Pixar

A cultural affair

How AAPI artists express their culture through animation
Sophia D’Sa and Kate Yang
May 27, 2025
Though it can be uncomfortable at first to share our struggles with others, self-censorship among friends ultimately cuts us off from those most willing to help. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa

The ‘C-word’

How my mom's refusal to say the word "cancer" taught me the importance of asking for help
Sophia D’Sa
May 26, 2025
Crossword: Vol. 55, Issue 7

Crossword: Vol. 55, Issue 7

Solve El Estoque’s crossword with wordplay and clues from our May magazine. Scroll down for the solution.
Jillian Ju and Sophia D’Sa
May 22, 2025
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

From pixels to prose

Contemporary Literature teacher Jessica Kaufman experiments with implementing video games into her classroom
Sophia D’Sa and Giljoon Lee
April 11, 2025
Routine substitutes share their paths to becoming educators

Routine substitutes share their paths to becoming educators

Substituting provides both an entry and alternative to full-time teaching
Jason Chu and Sophia D’Sa
April 10, 2025
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
Tiny Love Stories

Tiny Love Stories

What love means to the MVHS community
Alessia Cara's fifth album provides impressively sophisticated commentary through her various perspectives on love. Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings

‘Love & Hyperbole’ is no exaggeration of love

Alessia Cara’s new album showcases impressive growth as a singer and songwriter
Sophia D’Sa
March 2, 2025

Tiny Love Stories, pt. 1

What love means to the MVHS community
Sophia D’Sa and Kate Yang
March 2, 2025
Freshman Hossein Dastgah attempts to get around an SHS defender. Photo | Sophia D'Sa

Varsity Boys Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-1

An intense last five minutes leads to a disappointing loss
Ananda Singh and Sophia D’Sa
February 1, 2025
2024 was a year of abrupt change and deep reflection — a time that brought opportunities for people to reconnect with family, explore new interests and navigate shifting political landscapes. Photo illustration | Ellie Wang

Reflecting on 2024

MVHS students and staff reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future
Sophia D’Sa and Ellie Wang
January 24, 2025
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