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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

After about 15 minutes, the yakisoba is done and served in bowls, along with disposable chopsticks.

A taste from home: Japanese club prepares yakisoba for its members

Emily Xia and Zara Iqbal January 27, 2019

Water? “Hai, mizu.” Yes. A Japanese club officer balanced the bowl of water precariously as she handed it off to the other. Crackling and sizzling sounds filled the air, and the unique smell of...

The sound of equality: Empowering songs for MLK Jr. Day

The sound of equality: Empowering songs for MLK Jr. Day

Emily Xia January 13, 2019
A playlist of songs from various artists for MLK Jr. Day
Preparation for Synopsys Science Fair

Preparation for Synopsys Science Fair

Emily Xia December 17, 2018
Research Club officers describe scientific demonstrations
Cherishing Christmas: Comparing holiday traditions now to those of previous years

Cherishing Christmas: Comparing holiday traditions now to those of previous years

Emily Xia December 17, 2018
The change I've experienced in Christmas traditions over the years
Illustration by Emily Xia

Coming out of my shell: Forgiving Failures

Emily Xia November 21, 2018
Discussing self-perception in the midst of personal hardships
One Last Scare: Seniors create haunted house for seven years in a row

One Last Scare: Seniors create haunted house for seven years in a row

Emily Xia and Tabitha Mendez November 12, 2018
Student-organized haunted house tradition comes to a close
A fundraising dilemma

A fundraising dilemma

Emily Xia and Julia Yang October 25, 2018
Chinese Club officers discuss difficulties with fundraising
Coming out of my shell: Cautious choices

Coming out of my shell: Cautious choices

Emily Xia October 25, 2018
Reflecting on the origins of my indecisiveness
Dessert Detectives: Alexanders Pâtisserie

Dessert Detectives: Alexander’s Pâtisserie

Emily Xia October 22, 2018
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
Research of years past: a look into the officers of Research Club

Research of years past: a look into the officers of Research Club

Emily Xia September 27, 2018
Four officers of Research Club detail their personal experiences with scientific research
Coming out of my shell: tortoise troubles

Coming out of my shell: tortoise troubles

Emily Xia September 27, 2018
Confronting my inability to be assertive
Loosen up: tips on de-stressing during the school year

Loosen up: tips on de-stressing during the school year

Elena Khan and Emily Xia September 5, 2018
Ways to relieve stress in daily life
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