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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

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
Choir teacher Lofn Young speaks at last year's spring concert. Photo | Sophia D'Sa

The influences of music on the mind

How musical pursuits have affected MVHS students and staff
Sophia D’Sa and Katrina Lin
December 21, 2024
Similar to Narcan, neffy comes in a nasal spray form for easy administration. Photo illustration | Sophia D’Sa. Photo by Governor Tom Wolf licensed under CC BY 2.0

FDA approves neffy, new nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions

Neffy provides a more accessible alternative to traditional EpiPens
Sophia D’Sa
December 11, 2024
In block leader Bruce Parsons’ neighborhood, block parties provide a special opportunity for neighbors of different ethnicities and generations to interact, helping form a support network throughout the neighborhood. Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Block leaders bring Cupertino neighborhoods together

Cupertino residents speak on their neighborhoods’ varying levels of community
Sophia D’Sa
December 11, 2024
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