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

First Amendment Challenge: Freedom of petition

First Amendment Challenge: Freedom of petition

Elia Chen February 26, 2015

Religion. Speech. Press. Assembly. Petition. The First Amendment of the Constitution establishes these five fundamental freedoms which have become essential liberties in the United States of America. So...

PHOTO GALLERY: First MVHS Health Day promotes physical fitness

PHOTO GALLERY: First MVHS Health Day promotes physical fitness

Elia Chen February 17, 2015
MVHS aims to raise awareness of healthy activities for students
MV Hacks promotes gender equality in technology industry

MV Hacks promotes gender equality in technology industry

Elia Chen January 30, 2015
MVHS’ first hackathon encourages all students to apply coding skills outside of classroom
Cupertino Library holds first library card drive to publicize teen library services

Cupertino Library holds first library card drive to publicize teen library services

Elia Chen January 20, 2015
Teen services librarian Matt Lorenzo explains purpose of drive, tutorial on accessing online resources.
Meet the Cupertino City Council candidates

Meet the Cupertino City Council candidates

Elia Chen November 3, 2014
A look at the City Council candidates’ backgrounds and political platforms
Roots Christian Club officer senior Rebecca Kao leads her accountability group at lunch on Oct. 6 in C107. The club introduced accountability groups this year as a way to foster connections and keep members coming to meetings. Photo by Elia Chen.

Roots Christian Club introduces accountability groups

Elia Chen October 11, 2014
Club hopes that small groups will foster connections and build community
The Business Plan

The Business Plan

Elia Chen September 24, 2014
New CTSO rule change affects business clubs
The “Young Money Democrats” collection showcases exceptional student fellows. These fellows range from middle schoolers to college students and are part of a program that allows students contribute to the Ro Khanna campaign. Photo by Elia Chen.

Campaign fellowships seek to empower students

Elia Chen September 9, 2014
Student fellows shape aspiring Calif. representative’s campaign and learn new skills
Seniors Rhea Choudhury and Ramya Satish listen as the 2014 - 2015 Club Commission introduces itself. This year, Club Commission hopes to improve its communication with clubs and streamline necessary procedures. Photo by Elia Chen.

Club Commission updates clubs on regulations and new features

Elia Chen September 6, 2014
First Club Council meeting of the year focuses on improving communication between Club Commission and clubs
 Freshmen wait in line for Running of the Bulls outside the cafeteria on Aug. 12. Some students were not aware of the location change, but overall, administration and volunteers preferred the cafeteria over the field house. Photo by Elia Chen.

Changes to locker assignments and ID cards affect first week of school

Elia Chen August 15, 2014
Changes cause confusion but response is positive.
Students’ reactions to new bilingual education bill

Students’ reactions to new bilingual education bill

Elia Chen May 26, 2014

Students react to a California bill that will lift California’s ban on bilingual education. On Feb. 20, California Senator Ricardo Lara proposed SB 1174, a bill that would lift Proposition 227, which...

Four-foot-two MVHS alumnus ran Boston Marathon

Four-foot-two MVHS alumnus ran Boston Marathon

Elia Chen May 19, 2014
MVHS alumnus with dwarfism ran Boston Marathon to raise funds and bring closure after bombing.
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