The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

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Entertainment in Cupertino

Meggie Chen and Trisha Sannappanavar January 21, 2024

Cupertino is known for its competitive schools and technological jobs that bring in a variety of diverse and highly educated people globally. With a last known population of 58,622 residents, Cupertino...

Beating the finals stress

Ananda Singh and April Wang December 4, 2023

According to numerous MVHS students, Winter can be a busy time, with finals, college applications and holiday celebrations cropping up. To combat stress, several teachers implement self-care and wellness...

The moment the emptiness began to feel like too much, I crammed my schedule full of work.

Stressing about no stress

Tvisha Gupta February 8, 2023
Giving myself the room to breathe while unlearning my constant need to work
Technology mania

Technology mania

Mihir Vishwarupe December 14, 2022
Coming to terms with the widespread internet addiction surrounding our lives
Drowning in stress

Drowning in stress

Mihir Vishwarupe November 2, 2022

According to PrepScholar, early action deadlines for seniors typically range from Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, in addition to the regular application deadline in January. The approaching deadline for early action...

Catadors #2: The secret to happiness

Catadors #2: The secret to happiness

Sonia Verma, Graphics Editor October 12, 2022

Alt text Panel 1: School can suck at the beginning. Panel 2: It can be hard to focus. Panel 3: Sometimes it gets lonely. Panel 4: You might fail a test or two. (I know I have). Panel...

Its crucial that students take steps to better understand their limits.

Learning our limits

Sarah Liu and Sonia Verma May 27, 2022

The amount of homework MVHS students should receive has been a popular source of discussion in our community among school administration, teachers, parents and students alike. On Tuesday, April 26, at...

Study season

Study season

April Wang and Lillian Wang April 27, 2022
Juniors take on second semester testing
Junior Iona Xia stands in the tree pose.

Teachers implement mental health practices in classrooms

Angela Zhang January 24, 2022
Examining how teachers directly promote self care
Graphic by Diya Bahl

All in my head

Diya Bahl March 14, 2021
Confronting the overwhelming thoughts of applying to college
Zoom School: MVHS Edition

Zoom School: MVHS Edition

MVHS community devises ways around the challenges of distance learning
Freshman Samuel Choi returns a hit during Badminton Clubs lunch open gym.

Badminton Club’s intramural tournament in the works

Robert Liu March 8, 2020
Club members discuss plans for upcoming tournament
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