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

Senior Patricia Saito folded an origami phoenix model, created by Hongyi Wan.

Crafting origami creations

Charlotte Chui April 9, 2020
Three MVHS students share the process behind the art of paper folding

Pottery process: Friday nights at Wilson Park Ceramics Studio

Charlotte Chui March 12, 2020
A glimpse into an MVHS student’s ceramics creations
Musical mood: What are MVHS students listening to?

Musical mood: What are MVHS students listening to?

Charlotte Chui March 11, 2020
Asking people who are wearing headphones what they're listening to at that moment
Senior Jackie Yeung paints on a coat of green, sneaker-textured nail polish.

Nailed it: Nail art in the MVHS community

Charlotte Chui and Aditi Dixit March 11, 2020
A glimpse into the process and motivations of local nail artists
Andaaz captain and junior Akshat Rohatgi says the team has always been interested in working with Raas and Bhangra, as they are all Bollywood and hip-hop fusion dance clubs. This is the first time these three teams have collaborated for a rally performance. “I feel like we give back to the school in a way [when we perform],” Rohatgi said. “We just love performing in general at shows, and especially at rallies since we performed at the Homecoming Rally earlier this year.”

A photo recap of the Winter Dynamic Duos Rally 2020

Charlotte Chui and Ayah Ali-Ahmad February 19, 2020
How the 2020 Winter Rally changed to a team rally
Green thumbs: MVHS students and teachers share passion for gardening

Green thumbs: MVHS students and teachers share passion for gardening

Charlotte Chui February 6, 2020
The motivation and process behind their gardens
Founder Abi Lugo greets a passerby and answers questions about her flower shop on wheels.

A stroll through the Cupertino farmers market

Charlotte Chui February 1, 2020
Employees share their experiences selling at the local market
Breaking down the nutrition of 16-ounce drinks: Whats in a drink?

Breaking down the nutrition of 16-ounce drinks: What’s in a drink?

Charlotte Chui December 20, 2019
Breaking down the nutritional information of popular 16-ounce drinks
Sophomore and treasurer Jayanti Jha starts the meeting off by presenting about different types of dark chocolate.

Bite Club’s chocolate taste test

Charlotte Chui December 20, 2019
Members learn about the health benefits of dark chocolate
Textisms act as communication cues

Textisms act as communication cues

Charlotte Chui November 20, 2019
The language of text messages acts as communication cues
RareTea offers high quality teas

RareTea offers high quality teas

Charlotte Chui November 4, 2019
Newly-opened Cupertino branch offers high quality teas
old trends

Rewind: The comeback of older trends

Charlotte Chui and Elena Khan October 23, 2019
How vinyl records and Polaroids are making a resurgence
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