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

Ro Khanna, who is running to represent California’s 17th Congressional district, speaks to history teacher Ben Recktenwald’s fourth period AP Government class. Khanna’s discussion focused on the importance of student involvement in politics. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Congressional candidate Ro Khanna visits MVHS

Carissa Chan June 5, 2013
Democratic representative hopeful speaks to AP Government class.

The end of an era

Carissa Chan May 29, 2013
In which my family visits colleges and comes to terms with me moving away
Video: From kid to competitor

Video: From kid to competitor

Carissa Chan April 21, 2013
Junior Anton Abramson has taken a childhood pastime to a new level.
Sports shorts: Winter

Sports shorts: Winter

Carissa Chan March 20, 2013
El Estoque recaps and ranks all five sports of the winter season.

Snow use trying

Carissa Chan February 25, 2013
In which my family travels to Tahoe, and I revive an old rivalry with my father

Fighter

Carissa Chan February 14, 2013
After struggling through a rough childhood and years of what he described as "getting nowhere," senior Brandon Townsend hit a dead end. Mixed martial arts did nothing short of changing his entire life.

Feb. 4: Super Bowl, senior games and soccer’s fixed matches

Carissa Chan February 8, 2013

What’s up Monta Vista? Welcome to our sports podcast for the week of Feb. 4. We're Atharva Fulay and Carissa Chan. In this week’s episode, we will be covering the Super Bowl, senior games and fixed...

Sports podcast: Week 2

Sports podcast: Week 2

Carissa Chan January 18, 2013
In this week's episode, sports editors Carissa Chan and Atharva Fulay talk about doping, the Niners and fake girlfriends.
Sports podcast: Week 1

Sports podcast: Week 1

Carissa Chan January 11, 2013
Join sports editors Carissa Chan and Atharva Fulay for a two-minute recap of the week of Jan. 7.
Boys soccer: Second regular season loss for Matadors

Boys soccer: Second regular season loss for Matadors

Carissa Chan January 10, 2013
Boys varsity soccer played a tight first half against Palo Alto but eventually fell behind 1-3.
Defender senior Andrew Wang attempts to keep control of the ball on the MVHS side. The Matadors defeated the Cougars 8-0 in the second to last preseason game on Dec. 10. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Boys soccer: Easy 8-0 victory over San Lorenzo Valley

Carissa Chan December 11, 2012
Relentless offense and a quick start help the Matadors cruise over the Cougars.
Thatll be one dollar, please

That’ll be one dollar, please

Carissa Chan November 19, 2012
In which my family attempts to find a job for our dog. Anyone need a professional goose chaser?
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