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

The significance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

The significance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Ilena Peng December 8, 2017
Reflecting on the impact of the Pearl Harbor bombings
A look back at the MVHS Marquesas’ winter showcase

A look back at the MVHS Marquesas’ winter showcase

Ilena Peng December 8, 2017
Recalling the winter showcase in pictures
Kolesovs dog was purchased from a breeder in Morgan Hill. The miniature schnauzer is named Mikki. Photo used with permission of Anna Kolesov.

Finding a home: breeders versus shelters

Ilena Peng November 15, 2017
The debate over purchasing a dog from a breeder or adopting one from a shelter continues
Starstruck: my experience watching meteor showers

Starstruck: my experience watching meteor showers

Ilena Peng November 7, 2017
Why I’ll be watching the upcoming meteor showers
 A student puts cheese on her plate. FHS provided crackers and baguettes for students to spread different types of cheese on. Photo by Ilena Peng.

French Honor Society celebrates the Fête du Fromage

Ilena Peng November 5, 2017
Students experience French culture by watching a French film and tasting French cheeses
Entangled ethics: the questions raised by DNA testing

Entangled ethics: the questions raised by DNA testing

Ilena Peng October 20, 2017
Students and teachers reflect on the ethical questions raised by DNA testing
Back in the day: records and CDs

Back in the day: records and CDs

Ilena Peng October 12, 2017
Senior Vishal Mahalawat discusses why he still continues to buy CDs and records despite the growth of online streaming services
Homecoming court represents school spirit but not diversity — and that’s okay

Homecoming court represents school spirit but not diversity — and that’s okay

Ilena Peng October 6, 2017
The concept of homecoming court matters more than the people on it
Meet the Marquesas

Meet the Marquesas

Ilena Peng September 15, 2017
The dance team reflects on their goals for the upcoming year
Snowed in: the danger of hypersensitivity to prejudice

Snowed in: the danger of hypersensitivity to prejudice

Ilena Peng September 13, 2017
Examining the fine line between being careful with our words and becoming hypersensitive “snowflakes”
Reputations: protests

Reputations: protests

Ilena Peng September 13, 2017
MVHS students share their views on protests
Lessons from the Galapagos Islands

Lessons from the Galapagos Islands

Ilena Peng August 23, 2017
Science teacher Kavita Gupta reflects on her experience as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow
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