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

Traffic in student lot

Keep it moving: Regulation for picking up in the student lot

Albert Wang February 9, 2017

he bus circle was built only three years ago, and each day, it becomes flooded with parents trying to pick up their kids after school. The surge of cars makes the parking lot seem like a game of Rush Hour:...

What it feels like to be African American: Impact of Race

What it feels like to be African American: Impact of Race

Albert Wang January 31, 2017

ABBY TEKLU ophomore Abby Teklu was once told by a classmate that her hair looked “like a wall.” She had no idea how to respond to such an odd remark. Although Teklu explains that for the most...

Challenging Challenge Day

Challenging Challenge Day

Albert Wang January 5, 2017

I attend Challenge Day and talk about the impact it had on me. I will discuss my experiences at Challenge Day and express my opinions on whether or not it is as beneficial and life changing as many students...

Holiday gear for holiday cheer

Albert Wang December 15, 2016

To senior Liana Santos, there are only two things that keep her happy in December: holiday spirit and Jesus. She expresses her holiday pride and quirkiness through her light up holiday sweater, which features...

Photo of the room where Chemistry Club study sessions are held used with permission from Ms. Gupta

Creating Chemistry: Chem Club holding regular study sessions

Albert Wang December 14, 2016

Last year on the night before his AP chemistry final, senior Patrick Yeung felt like nothing made sense until his friend, who was tutoring him, brought the material outside of a chemistry context. Today,...

Ohana’s extended family: Club members make special needs students feel at more at home

Ohana’s extended family: Club members make special needs students feel at more at home

Albert Wang September 30, 2016
Ohana members reflect on how the club creates a welcoming environment for students with special needs
Hs2 counselors detail lessons and advice regarding the college application process

Hs2 counselors detail lessons and advice regarding the college application process

Albert Wang September 27, 2016

tudents can stand out in a variety of ways. For some, the hardest task is condensing all their attributes and achievements into 250-650 word essays. For others, they cannot recall enough significant accomplishments...

Home invasion

Home invasion

Albert Wang September 22, 2016
How a major penalty made me more critical of my actions
Homes to houses: residents explain their opposition to the new constructional growth

Homes to houses: residents explain their opposition to the new constructional growth

Albert Wang September 21, 2016
Residents’ dissent towards the action to replace Marina with a hotel
The Parking Permit from the 2016-2017 school year. This updated model features a different shape and hanger to allow for switching between vehicles.

Campus Question: Why did the parking permits change?

Albert Wang August 23, 2016

s more students start driving to school throughout the year, parking spots become increasingly scarce and at times even impossible to find. It’s what happened the latter half of last school year, and...

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