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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
Freshman and guard Leo Lee pushes to drive the ball down the court, speeding past a defender. Photo | Varun Singh

Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs against Santa Clara High School in a 88-51 win

The Matadors smash the Bruins with a steady start and an even stronger finish
Varun Singh and Owen Liu
February 4, 2025
Illustration | Isabelle Kok

Creative currency

How capitalism shapes our art and media
As consumers gravitate towards companies whose beliefs align with theirs, marketing has begun to incorporate inclusivity as a strategy, to mixed effect. Graphic | Isabelle Kok

Badvertising: how brands buy your allyship

Modern advertising capitalizes on the illusion of inclusivity
Jillian Ju and Varun Singh
February 2, 2025
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
Junior and forward Ryan Shen attempts a layup during the second quarter.

Varsity Boys Basketball powers through BASIS Independent Silicon Valley 70-54

The Matadors break through a close game by dominating the second half
Varun Singh and Alyssa Yang
December 7, 2024
Toxicity on social media

Toxicity on social media

El Estoque's Opinion section delves into the toxic trends on social media
The criminal investigation and charges against rapper and record producer Sean "Diddy" Combs swept social media with related memes and jokes. Photo illustration by Ellie Wang. "P Diddy 2000" by John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com | Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Toxic humor in memes downplays crimes committed by celebrities

Internet culture needs to take celebrity crime more seriously
Varun Singh and Asha Wojciechowski
October 25, 2024
Junior Krish Kotecha readies himself to hike the ball and start the game.

Varsity football ties Saratoga High School 27–27 in the Homecoming game

The Homecoming game ends in a tie after a severe injury in overtime
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
We all need a way to relax, this tree next to the railroad on Stevens Creek Boulevard is mine

A tree hugger’s dilemma

How trees made me comfortable with my uncertain future
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
A quiet time

A quiet time

How 4 a.m. helped me discover my underlying negative views on judgment
Varun Singh
September 18, 2024
Are you proud of yourself?

Are you proud of yourself?

How I’m learning to set healthy boundaries with my own doubts
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
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