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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Best of 2018-2019: The top trends of pop culture according to MVHS students

Jahan Razavi and Emily Xia May 22, 2019
The most popular trends from the past year
Senior Shakthi Elangovan, second from left, on his senior trip in Watsonville

Senior trips

Jahan Razavi May 19, 2019

Camping While some groups travel abroad, senior Shakthi Elangovan decided to go camping with a group of friends in Sunset Beach, near Watsonville. “We wanted to have a senior trip, but one of...

Senior Jessica Ji with her pet chicken Evil

Feathered friends

Jahan Razavi and Chelsea Wong April 10, 2019

Struggle “I got you chickens” was all it took for senior Jessica Ji to spring up in bed early in the morning. Her father’s attempt to wake her had become a running joke between the two of them,...

Laptop Deconstructed

Jahan Razavi March 13, 2019

n 1968, Alan Kay proposed the idea of a personal computer. Now, over 50 years later, these have become a staple of the high-tech world. Known for their lighter weight and more compact dimensions, laptops...

DSLR Deconstructed

Jahan Razavi February 6, 2019

single-lens reflex camera, or DSLR, is the modern-day equivalent of a film camera. These use digital storage, often in the form of secure digital (SD) cards, which are a cheaper and sturdier alternative...

The Chinese zodiac

Jahan Razavi January 27, 2019

With Chinese New Year arriving on Feb. 5, the zodiac animal will transition from a dog to a pig. To the Chinese culture, these animals forecast a compatibility between people for relationships, as well...

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah

Kamyar Moradi and Jahan Razavi December 18, 2018

The young Jewish boy cannot help but contain his excitement for his favorite time of year. He grabs his mother’s CD player, and plays all his favorite Hanukkah songs that his family has been listening...

Penne for your thoughts

Penne for your thoughts

Jahan Razavi November 21, 2018

any can just name a handful, like “penne,” “spaghetti” and “linguine.” But the world of pasta is far more intricate. The various shapes, in addition to being elaborate, each holding a hidden...

Treat yourself

Treat yourself

Robert Liu and Jahan Razavi October 24, 2018

GRAVEYARD CAKE Who doesn’t love a chocolate cake? Make this tasty dessert that fits the theme of Halloween by adding some tombstones on top. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups sifted flour 3/4 teaspoon baking...

Senior Ethan Christian, juniors Yash Karandikar, Harry Neil and Dylan Frei and senior Bryce Nevitt (from left to right) share a laugh over a game of Smash.

Game face

Andrea Perng and Jahan Razavi September 23, 2018

If one were to walk by room E102, they would hear video game effects and cheering. MV Smash Club held its first tournament on Thursday, Sept. 14, where students from all grades met to test their Super...

Homemade Hipster: Galbi

Jahan Razavi May 24, 2018

Galbi, a type of Korean BBQ, is a variation of American grilling, involving a sweet and tangy sauce which is different from the normal BBQ sauce. The main difference is the sesame oil, which gives it a...

Just for Kicks

Just for Kicks

Jahan Razavi and Michelle Wong May 23, 2018

Nike Air Max. Adidas Yeezy. Air Force Ones. Over the past decade, brands such as Nike and Adidas have skyrocketed in sales as their shoes, specifically sneakers, gained increasing popularity. This rising...

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