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

System of a Down performs at Shoreline Amphitheater

System of a Down performs at Shoreline Amphitheater

Eric Wong May 28, 2011

Reunion tour for hardcore fans, not for the average music lover Two years ago, American nu-metal band System of a Down announced that they would be on an indefinite hiatus. Now they are back for a...

Girls softball eliminated by St. Francis Lancers in CCS

Girls softball eliminated by St. Francis Lancers in CCS

Eric Wong May 21, 2011

After making CCS for second time in four years, girls softball loses 7-4 After winning 11 straight games, the softball team found themselves in the CCS playoffs as the number six seed. They faced...

Time out: School over sports

Time out: School over sports

Eric Wong May 16, 2011

Sports programs suffer when junior year athletes prioritize academics over athletics Practice. Homework. Study. All time-consuming activities that compete for our attention as high school students....

Boys golf picks up fifth victory at Deep Cliff

Boys golf picks up fifth victory at Deep Cliff

Eric Wong April 26, 2011

Despite a few mental lapses, the boys golf team earns decent scores to defeat Lynbrook The MVHS boys golf team had strong individual games as they beat Lynbrook at Deep Cliff Golf Course on April...

Applying less means reducing college stress

Applying less means reducing college stress

Eric Wong April 9, 2011

Early decision admission helps students show commitment to a university Like it or not, when it comes to higher education, seniors can only pick one institution at which to matriculate. Yet, when...

Dealing with no Singing Valentines in certain classes

Dealing with no Singing Valentines in certain classes

Eric Wong February 18, 2011

Singing Valentines are a privilege, not a right “I can’t believe we have a test today in Spanish! Now we’re not going to be able to see Singing Valentines during fourth period.” I noted the...

Visual inspiration: Trip to BodyWorlds at Tech Museum

Visual inspiration: Trip to BodyWorlds at Tech Museum

Eric Wong February 7, 2011

Physiology classes take a field trip to BodyWorlds Vital exhibit in San Jose If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an actual exhibit is worth a million. And when it comes to studying the...

Clubwatch: Radio Club’s first Club Day

Clubwatch: Radio Club’s first Club Day

Eric Wong January 28, 2011

Radio Club’s first Club Day started out rough, but by the end it had become a learning experience On Jan. 21, the clubs of MVHS went to the Rally Court to sell a wide assortment...

Athletic Director Jeff Mueller steps in for boys soccer

Athletic Director Jeff Mueller steps in for boys soccer

Eric Wong January 26, 2011

Boys soccer experiences coaching change midway through their season Boys soccer head coach Mia Onodera announced that she would be stepping down during a lunchtime meeting with the team on Jan. 18....

Soccer game collision becomes ER trip for goalie

Soccer game collision becomes ER trip for goalie

Eric Wong January 16, 2011

Soccer injury results in facial reconstruction surgery for senior Jonathan Yee On Jan.10, senior Jonathan Yee fell to the ground during a soccer match against Homestead High School claiming he lost...

Boys soccer falls 0-1 in second game of season

Boys soccer falls 0-1 in second game of season

Eric Wong January 11, 2011

Injuries limited options boys’ varsity soccer lost 0-1 against Homestead Coming off a 2-3 loss to Fremont High School, the boys varsity soccer team hoped that a match against Homestead could be...

Varsity boys soccer has early season struggles

Varsity boys soccer has early season struggles

Eric Wong January 11, 2011

After just one win in the preseason and losing the first two league matches, the varsity boys soccer team hopes for a turnaround One win. In 12 league games the previous season, the varsity...

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