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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

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

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
Graphic | Owen Liu

Finding yum in yuck

Students and staff discuss childhood dishes that they hated but grew to love
Aletheia Ju and Owen Liu
November 3, 2024
Experienced educators

Experienced educators

Seasoned teachers share their experiences in education
Meggie Chen and Liz Liu
November 17, 2023
Assistant Phil Roybal helps junior Aaron Hung with his woodworking project.

Coming out of the woodwork

Looking into MVHS students’ experiences with woodworking
Sophia D’Sa
November 3, 2023
In August 2023, the choir room was still undergoing construction. | Photo by Giljoon Lee

Deconstructing construction

Breaking down school construction projects and how they impact MVHS staff
The Second Amendment  protects the constitutional right to keep and bear arms Graphic | Sonia Verma

Bulletproof beliefs

Gun owners and advocates share their perspectives on Second Amendment rights
Krish Dev
April 16, 2023
Passing Proposition 28

Passing Proposition 28

What the California Proposition 28 means for MVHS art programs
Aidan Ruan and Sophia Ma
December 23, 2022
Senior Claire Yang experiments with different types of art, from charcoal still lifes to digital drawings.

Choosing artistic and hands-on electives

Exploring the creative courses that students take at MVHS
Kalyani Puthenpurayil
January 22, 2022
The MVHS community reflects on their experiences with console gaming

The MVHS community reflects on their experiences with console gaming

Exploring how gaming has impacted MVHS community members’ lives
Crystal Cheng and Shivani Verma
December 8, 2021
Competition season is back

Competition season is back

Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
Exploring the stories of Cupertino residents, students and teachers

Humans of Cupertino

Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino
Teachers’ favorite books

Teachers’ favorite books

10 teachers discuss and recommend books that are significant to them
Jacqueleine Liu
January 6, 2020
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