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

College bound
College bound
Exploring the changing landscape of higher education
April 29, 2024
Graphic by Aletheia Ju
Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action may have substantial long term effects on admissions
April 29, 2024

The Supreme Court declared affirmative action — the...

Members of the Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo USA group demonstrate “suio ryu” techniques, an ancient form of martial arts, on Memorial Park’s outdoor stage.
Cupertino’s 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
April 29, 2024

The Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities organization hosted...

Physics teacher Michael Lordan talks with sophomore Michael Yeung about the physics concept torque.
Class of 2025 hosts AP Study Session
April 27, 2024

The class of 2025 held the AP Study Session on Wednesday,...

Ethical crossroads
Ethical crossroads
El Estoque staff discuss the mission and ethics of the publication
April 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Rajvansh Gupta | Used with permission
Losing to win
April 16, 2024

Brandon Wang · Losing to Win BW: Hello, I'm Brandon...

Creating culture
Creating culture
April 13, 2024

A parents’ guide for academic survival
A parents’ guide for academic survival
How parents help navigate their children through Monta Vista’s academic culture
April 23, 2024
Beyond the birds and the bees
Beyond the birds and the bees
April 15, 2024

Your first period is a difficult one to forget. Whether...

“I heard that they got a…”
“I heard that they got a…”
April 13, 2024

Gunn High School alum Stanley Zhong’s college application...

Photo illustration by Amberly Sun
Toxic Vista: Fixing our flaws
April 13, 2024

From the outside, Monta Vista High School may seem...

The baller to beat
The baller to beat
Shooting guard Vivian Ong reflects on reaching 1000 career points
April 30, 2024
March Madness comes to MVHS
March Madness comes to MVHS
April 25, 2024

Monta Vista held its first ever March Madness consisting...

Melissa Gonchar celebrates with her team after a successful block.
Time Out! Ep. 20: Melissa Gonchar
April 21, 2024

LL: Hi everyone, my name is Liz Liu, JL: And I’m...

Film fanatics
April 13, 2024

Before the football season starts, MV Football Head...

Sarah Howell (Carshena) tries to win Sam Putney (King Ahasuerus) over by singing “You Belong with Me.” Photo by Isabelle Kok.
The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto brings 'Eras of Esther' to the stage
FCCPA’s community production offers a unique musical mashup of Taylor Swift and the Bible
April 29, 2024
Abigail (Alisha Weir) dances onstage while covered in her victims blood. | Universal Pictures
‘Abigail’ bleeds its tired premise dry
April 25, 2024

Spoilers for “Abigail” ahead Following a successful...

The cast poses alongside the band and vocalists at the end of the show.
'Cirque du Soleil: Kooza' delivers a magical and heart-racing experience
April 23, 2024

Through a series of nail-biting stunts, grand musical...

Volume 54, Issue 6, April 25, 2024
Volume 54, Issue 6, April 25, 2024