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

A cosmetics buyer’s guide to cruelty-free products

Himani Yalamaddi April 14, 2018
Whether you're looking for makeup, body products or fragrances, cruelty-free products are right down the aisle.
The power of poetry: Bringing creativity to Cupertino, one workshop at a time

The power of poetry: Bringing creativity to Cupertino, one workshop at a time

Himani Yalamaddi April 12, 2018
The Cupertino poet laureate launches her first teens-only poetry workshop
Highlights from the SNL Auditions

Highlights from the SNL Auditions

Himani Yalamaddi January 12, 2018
Students from all grades levels try out for SNL at the 2018 auditions
Making rose apples with senior Sabrina Hung

Making rose apples with senior Sabrina Hung

Himani Yalamaddi December 13, 2017
Follow along as chef and student Sabrina Hung makes these fruity pastries
Behind the mask: Costume designers at MVHS reveal what sets good Halloween costumes apart

Behind the mask: Costume designers at MVHS reveal what sets good Halloween costumes apart

Himani Yalamaddi October 18, 2017
From cosplayers to members of drama, costume-designers at MVHS explain their costume design process
A look at small businesses at the Cupertino Diwali Festival

A look at small businesses at the Cupertino Diwali Festival

Himani Yalamaddi October 11, 2017
The event serves as a hub for a variety of local and foreign vendors
Seven up-and-coming women in hip-hop to watch out for

Seven up-and-coming women in hip-hop to watch out for

Himani Yalamaddi October 5, 2017
A compilation of emerging female hip-hop artists making a name for themselves
Tiny studio: A chat with saxophonist Brian Lee

Tiny studio: A chat with saxophonist Brian Lee

Himani Yalamaddi September 28, 2017
Junior Brian Lee plays his favorite jazz tunes and shares his thoughts on his music
Students try a few of 7/11’s weirdest foods

Students try a few of 7/11’s weirdest foods

Himani Yalamaddi September 15, 2017
From potato skins to dried squid, nine students try it all
Sweet. Spicy. Sour. Summer.

Sweet. Spicy. Sour. Summer.

Himani Yalamaddi May 31, 2017
Food from cultures around the world to try out during the warmer months
Cupertino small businesses share their stories

Cupertino small businesses share their stories

Himani Yalamaddi May 11, 2017
Local small-business managers reflect on their experiences running their stores
Baseball: MVHS defeats Gunn HS 2-0 in shutout

Baseball: MVHS defeats Gunn HS 2-0 in shutout

Himani Yalamaddi April 19, 2017
Team makes comeback after three straight losses, winning 2-0 in non-league game
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