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El Estoque

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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

"Unalive," "seggs" and "grape" are some of the most commonly used terms in algospeak. Graphic | Emma Ma

How social media algorithms are shaping language and expression

MVHS students discuss the effects of circumventing content restrictions with modified language
Sophia D’Sa and Emma Ma
November 1, 2025
We need to change our attitude toward political violence

We need to change our attitude toward political violence

With political violence on the rise, encouraging it will only fracture us further
Sophia D’Sa and Olivia Zhang
October 30, 2025
Photos by Apru Rupanagunta, Jillian Ju and Sophia D'Sa

Ungraded, overlooked

Exploring the underappreciated opportunities and resources available at MVHS
Junior Suhani Sharma sings the final solo in the concert’s closing song, “Dance in the Graveyards” by Delta Rae. This song exemplifies the concert’s underlying themes of grief and resilience through its lyrics, “When I die, I don't wanna rest in peace / I wanna dance in joy / I wanna dance in the graveyards.” Photo | Stella Petzova

Choir shines in its debut concert

Unique lightning, formations and themes of resilience create a stunning first show of the year
Sophia D’Sa and Stella Petzova
October 15, 2025
Junior Kento Murase laughs as he dances with his friends. Photo | Jillian Ju

MVHS rolls the end credits on Homecoming with its annual dance

Students gathered in the gym for a night of dancing, games and photos
Sophia D’Sa and Jillian Ju
October 14, 2025
The Wellness Room’s sand trays, among other calming and tactile activities, offer students a place to reset. Photo illustration | Sophia D’Sa

MVHS students should take greater advantage of wellness resources

Despite abundant resources, engagement remains low
Sophia D’Sa
October 1, 2025
Generative AI presents unique challenges as well as widespread benefits to patients in navigating healthcare. Graphic | Grace Lin

Generative AI proves an accessible healthcare tool

Despite risks of misinformation, responsible use of generative AI empowers patients
Shreejay Arja and Sophia D’Sa
September 25, 2025
Cuts to KQED affect both their radio programs and online content, ranging from politics to history deep-dives. Photo Illustration | Sophia D’Sa

KQED cuts employees and scales back programs following executive order

The defunding of the Corporation of Public Broadcasting results in $8 million in funding lost for KQED
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.
EE Crosswords
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
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