El Estoque

Duke Shifts Scoring of College Essays

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • April 17, 2024

Duke University made the decision to stop giving its applicant’s essays a numerical rating as a part of its holistic review for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. The decision was made to combat the rise...

Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan

Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • April 1, 2024

EE: Hi everyone, my name is Ethan Eisler, JL: And I’m Joyce Li. EE: Welcome to Episode 18 of Time Out! Each episode, we dive into the sports scene here at Monta Vista and explore the journeys...

Boys Basketball falls to Saratoga High School 53-47

Shannon Yu and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • February 13, 2024

Varsity Boys Basketball fell to Saratoga High School on Thursday, Feb. 9. With SHS taking the first seven points of the game — mainly due to multiple layups from SHS senior Brooks Overton — MVHS struggled...

Sprawled on the walls

Riya Murthy and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • January 17, 2024

Exploring how MVHS teachers decorate their classrooms

Behind MV Bhangra

Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Riya Murthy, and Eshika Tiwari • December 15, 2023

Step behind the scenes of MV Bhangra, where the beats are bold and the connection to Indian culture is real. Exploring the club's approach to crafting engaging shows and its genuine connection to Indian...

Immersed in India

Samika Bhatkar, Leah Desai, Yixuan (Joyce) Li, Jami Lim, Sarah Liu, Eshika Tiwari, and Riya Murthy • December 9, 2023

As a student body filled with an array of Indian backgrounds, Indian-influenced arts and culture can be found in many corners of our community. From incorporating traditional Indian clothing into daily...