El Estoque

MVHS alumni react to UC Berkeley riots

Sharjeel Rahman • March 10, 2017

After the riots took place, MVHS alumni react to the anarchists

Advanced Micro Devices announces Ryzen line of processors as a competitor to Intel

Sharjeel Rahman • March 10, 2017

AMD claims it can outperform their rival Intel with their new line of processors.

The art of comic art: Making a career

Sharjeel Rahman • March 8, 2017

Senior Zach Hsieh details his path to becoming a full-fledged comic artist.

What it feels like to struggle with depression

Sharjeel Rahman • February 1, 2017

Anonymous student details their struggles through four years of depression

“The xx” returns with new album titled “I See You”

Sharjeel Rahman • January 22, 2017

After a four year hiatus, “The xx” are back with their third studio album, “I See You.” Their rise to the top in 2009 after releasing their self-titled debut album “xx” was so quick that the...

Learn how to make three simple origami crafts

Sharjeel Rahman • December 7, 2016

Origami, originating in Japan, is the intricate art of paper folding. The primary goal of origami is to fold a square sheet of paper and transform it into a finished model. These origami models make...

A closer look at The Weeknd’s new album “Starboy”

Sharjeel Rahman • November 29, 2016

The Weeknd showcases the life of stardom with his catchy album “Starboy” released on Nov. 25

Four years, one family

Sharjeel Rahman • November 6, 2016

Senior Oeishi Banerjee reflects on her time playing for the MVHS field hockey team

Art Department teachers dress up as memorable childhood toys

Sharjeel Rahman • November 4, 2016

As soon as they heard of the ‘no masks’ rule, the Art Department teachers realized that thinking of a department-wide costume would not be an easy task. So, they searched for an easy-to-make, last-minute...

Car enthusiasts bond at Cars and Croissants

Sharjeel Rahman • October 27, 2016

On the fourth Saturday of every month, 100OCT, pronounced "100 octane", invites exotic car owners to showcase their cars. Cars and Croissants is a community bonding event for car enthusiasts from all over...

Faces in the crowd against Homestead HS

Sharjeel Rahman • October 2, 2016

With a daunting score of 44-6, the Monta Vista football team lost their fourth home game against Homestead HS. The crowd expressed different emotions and thoughts throughout the home game. Watch the video...

Web Dev Club rebrands to Development Club

Sharjeel Rahman • September 29, 2016

The familiar sound of keyboards clicking and clacking fills E203, the Java room, while a student explains to his peers the basics of web development. This year, after rebranding the Web Development club...