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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

Graphic | Jillian Ju

In Review: Volume 6, 2025

El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from Netflix's newest romcom to Lil Tecca's latest album
At the Planned Parenthood booth, an attendee wins a prize after spinning the wheel. Photo | Kate Yang

Cupertino’s Earth Day and Arbor Festival sets a spotlight on environmental issues

The City of Cupertino hosted the interactive event to educate people and spread awareness on the environment
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
April 11, 2025
The cover of "Equus Asinus" features a shirtless man ironing cloth in a bedroom. Photo courtesy of Men I Trust

‘Equus Asinus’ leaves fans searching for more

Canadian band Men I Trust barely nail the plot in their latest release
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
April 5, 2025
Lady Gaga describes “MAYHEM” as her facing her fear of with returning to pop music. Photo Courtesy of Interscope Records | Used with permission

‘MAYHEM’ is a masterful and fun dance-pop record

Besides being chaotic, "MAYHEM" keeps listeners on their toes with its astonishing delivery
Vaishnavi Katukam
March 24, 2025
Black cultural expression has fostered a unique kaleidoscope of substyles within arts and media. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

Beyond the surface

The influence of Black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment
People often consume and replicate fashion trends without being aware of their origin. Black culture has shaped modern day fashion, hair and makeup in various ways. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok

The beauty behind Black history

Exploring the ways in which black culture has impacted today’s fashion, hair and makeup.
Ananya Chaudhary and Vaishnavi Katukam
March 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
Sophomore and boys doubles player Jeremy Li lunges to hit the birdie.  Photo | Vaishnavi Katukam

Varsity Badminton falls to Milpitas High School 19-11

Despite many close matches, MVHS ultimately loses to MHS
An illustration of Mac Miller’s face shaped as a balloon. Photo courtesy of Malcolm James McCormick Photo | Used with permission

‘Balloonerism’ pops Mac Miller’s musicality balloon

Miller’s emotion falls short with its repetitive nature
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
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
Graphic | Benjamin Zhang

In Review: Volume 4, 2025

El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from LiAngelo Ball's first shot at music to Tate McRae's new pop experiment
Dark romance novels romanticize violence and abuse and portray toxic behaviors to be romantic. Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski

Dark romance novels promote and romanticize abuse, illegal activity and a lack of consent

The novels have real-world implications and should not be dismissed just because they are fiction.
Niveda Hari and Vaishnavi Katukam
January 31, 2025
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