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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

For years, not being Hindu felt like a barrier between me and fully embracing and connecting with Indian culture. Photo | Shweta Gupta

Redefining my authority within my life through religion

How religion, and my lack thereof, shaped my viewpoint on control and choice
Suhana Mahabal
April 25, 2025
The Cupertino bubble protecting unemployment stigma must be popped. Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

Cupertino’s long-term stigma around unemployment hurts its community

Societal pressure to succeed fosters a culture where unemployment is met with judgement
Grace Lin and Suhana Mahabal
April 7, 2025
Illustration | Grace Lin

Breaking down generational walls

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into generational differences and the tensions they cause
Though depression isn't a part of myself I love, accepting it has brought me more happiness than resenting it. Photo | Shweta Gupta

Escaping the darkness

How I learned to accept and move past my depression
Suhana Mahabal
March 8, 2025
Changes in technology, slang and ideological beliefs influence how generations communicate, often resulting in misunderstandings and conflict. Illustration | Grace Lin and Canva

Generational ideological and technological shifts exacerbate hostile rhetoric

Differences between generations impact communication and bring about conflict
Grace Lin and Suhana Mahabal
March 7, 2025
Despite the innocence associated with child celebrities, many of them are often exposed to the cruelties of being in the entertainment industry. | Asha Wojciechowski

People have become too comfortable sexualizing minors

How the internet and media have encouraged underage sexualization
Suhana Mahabal and Raj Thapliyal
February 3, 2025
Illustrations | Anika Bhandarkar and Asha Wojciechowski

The birds and the bees

El Estoque's Opinion section explores the stereotypes and issues MVHS observes within sex
Special education students should be integrated into general education classes at an early age to foster inclusivity and collaboration. Photo | Niveda Hari

Integrating special education students is necessary for equitable education

FUHSD should continue to take steps to provide opportunities for all students to learn together
Niveda Hari and Suhana Mahabal
February 2, 2025

Christmas in the Park hosts annual San Jose Tree Lighting

The San Jose community commemorates the holidays at their annual tree lighting event
Anika Bhandarkar and Suhana Mahabal
December 7, 2024
Illustrations by Canva | Free use image from Pexels

Boy moms on TikTok foster a lack of emotional maturity in young men

These mothers enable tired stereotypes and force exploitation onto their sons
Suhana Mahabal
December 6, 2024
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
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