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

Last Letters: Goodbye, my guys

Last Letters: Goodbye, my guys

Sepand Rouz June 1, 2017

hank you for the Friday night car rides, where I learned just as much about myself as I learned about you. Thank you for those late nights spent smiling and bickering about the silly things in life. Thank...

An overview of the Nintendo Switch

An overview of the Nintendo Switch

Sepand Rouz March 10, 2017

In 2006, the release of the Nintendo Wii changed how video games were played because of the integration of motion controls. The target demographic wasn’t teens and young adults; instead, Nintendo focused...

Standing in the middle

Standing in the middle

Sepand Rouz March 8, 2017

When I first heard about this travel ban, only one thing came to mind. Why was Iran on the ban list? Iran is a country ruled by a theocratic-democratic government and is a part of the Islamic Republic....

The backgate: MVHS party culture in the 70s

The backgate: MVHS’ party culture in the 70’s

Sepand Rouz March 8, 2017
Class of 1972 alumnus David Losfrom refects on party culture in the past
A night with Andrew Fire

A night with Andrew Fire

Sepand Rouz February 28, 2017
Nobel prize winner Andrew Fire presents to MVHS students on Feb. 8
Juniors crowned winners of the 2017 Vegas rally

Juniors crowned winners of the 2017 Vegas rally

Sepand Rouz February 5, 2017

The ASB officers rolled out the basket— filled with a variety of colored ping pong balls. The room that had been blaring with screams suddenly faded into mute whispers, the air becoming tenser and tenser...

Warm coats and warm cocoa

Warm coats and warm cocoa

Sepand Rouz January 26, 2017

This winter has brought in enough rain to help ease Calif. out of its five year drought. But it’s hard to stay dry, especially for low-income families who might not be able to afford a thick winter coat...

Spoken Word Club takes the stage

Spoken Word Club takes the stage

Sepand Rouz January 26, 2017
Spoken Word Club holds its first meeting
Student reactions to the Chicago hate crime on Jan. 4

Student reactions to the Chicago hate crime on Jan. 4

Sepand Rouz January 10, 2017
MVHS students reflect on the recent incident in Chicago of a kidnapping of a mentally challenged man.
How “Gay” and “AIDS” are used in MVHS student life

How “Gay” and “AIDS” are used in MVHS student life

Sepand Rouz December 15, 2016

hen Student Conduct Liaison Thomas Michaelis hears students using the terms "gay" and "AIDS" to describe "something lame", he lets them off with a warning first. But he remembers their faces, and if he...

Monta Vista and Counter-Strike:where is it in our community.

Monta Vista and Counter-Strike:where is it in our community.

Sepand Rouz December 10, 2016

Students at MVHS play video games for multiple reasons, whether it be for getting away from their academic or emotional problems or just for having fun. Enter Counter-Strike, a game that has lasted the...

Behind the scenes of the cancelled peace protest

Behind the scenes of the cancelled peace protest

Sepand Rouz November 16, 2016

"Make America Great Again.” “Stronger Together.” “It’s in our hands.” These are all quotes said by our presidential candidates. At first the slogans seem like they belong to politicians...

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