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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

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District-wide art showcase held April 13 to 27

Smitha Gundavajhala April 24, 2013
33rd Annual FUHSD District Art Show features student artwork for open viewing.
The missing Link

The missing Link

Smitha Gundavajhala April 24, 2013
Link leaders work with their students a few times a year, and remain vastly disconnected from their freshmen outside of mandatory Link events. A more integrated approach is needed for Link leaders to help freshmen as fully as possible. Photo by Margaret Lin.
The buzz on Boudin

The buzz on Boudin

Smitha Gundavajhala March 21, 2013
El Estoque is going to review the new location of Boudin SF at Cupertino. Here are the top 5 things we'll be looking for.
Theatre: ‘The Would Be Gentleman’ story is ridiculous, but very real

Theatre: ‘The Would Be Gentleman’ story is ridiculous, but very real

Smitha Gundavajhala March 9, 2013
The winter production delights with a mix of MVHS-specific humor and believable acting.
Laughter: Not just fun, but healthy

Laughter: Not just fun, but healthy

Smitha Gundavajhala February 10, 2013
Laughter is the best medicine, but its effects extend beyond just good feelings.
Music: Does ‘bastards’ sound like Bjork?

Music: Does ‘bastards’ sound like Bjork?

Smitha Gundavajhala February 6, 2013
A seasoned fan and a confused rookie disagree over whether the ‘bastards’ remix album is an improvement upon singer Bjork’s material.
Music: Green Day hits midlife crisis

Music: Green Day hits midlife crisis

Smitha Gundavajhala December 15, 2012
It takes Green Day not Uno, not Dos, but Tre albums to find its sound.
Doomsday 2012: Tracking the tide of apocalypse interest

Doomsday 2012: Tracking the tide of apocalypse interest

Smitha Gundavajhala December 11, 2012
The untimely death of interest in the apocalypse reflects the media’s nature.
Challenge Day is not for everyone

Challenge Day is not for everyone

Smitha Gundavajhala November 14, 2012
Participation in this event should only be for students that will gain something
Give Obama a second chance

Give Obama a second chance

Smitha Gundavajhala November 5, 2012
Obama can only keep his promises to Americans if he completes his run
Together on home plate

Together on home plate

Smitha Gundavajhala November 3, 2012
The Giants won more than the World Series on Oct. 28
Students need gravity, not levity in Code Red drills

Students need gravity, not levity in Code Red drills

Smitha Gundavajhala October 25, 2012
Reasons behind Code Red drills vital to preparation process
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