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

Local politics are just as important in the lives of MVHS students as federal news, if not more.

National concern, local impact

Anika Bhandarkar and April Wang September 30, 2023

Often, world issues take center stage in our lives — we tend to follow national and global politics closely, focusing on the big, scary or exciting events from far away while overlooking the way national...

Pizza and Politics hosted students and other local governmental candidates in a discussion on Friday, Oct. 21.

Getting involved

Lauren Chuu and Mira Wagner November 2, 2022
Exploring the role of youth in political activism
Senior Yoanna Lee practices Jesus Loves Me by Chris Tomlin on stage.

Spirit of Song

Aditi Dixit and Lance Tong February 11, 2020
Members of local Christian praise teams reflect on the value of praise and community
Senior Yoanna Lee practices on stage.

VERGE: Spirit of Song

Ayah Ali-Ahmad January 31, 2020
Behind the scenes of a worship band’s rehearsal
During March of 2018, MVHS students hosted a school walk-out in order to protest against gun violence in America.

Meaningful Protesting

Oishee Misra September 25, 2019
Refuting my previous belief that protesting is ineffective
Americorps member Timothy Fader discusses crisis response procedures and emergency supplies at the Red Cross meeting. Photo by Swara Tewari

Americorps member presents at Red Cross meeting

Swara Tewari, Features editor March 18, 2019

On March 7, Americorps member Timothy Fader attended Red Cross’ lunch meeting and spoke to the members about disaster preparedness and the function of Red Cross on both a community and global level....

Man in the mirror: kids are losing their childhoods too quickly

Man in the mirror: kids are losing their childhoods too quickly

Nathan Stevens May 30, 2017
Innocence is leaving children too soon
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