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

MV IASA brings “Spotlite on India” to life
MV IASA brings “Spotlite on India” to life
Students partake in a night of cultural performances and skits
March 22, 2024
Seniors Amy Zhang and Kayley Kim introduce students to the taste test. Photo by Samika Bhatkar
Nutrition Services Student Council hosts vegan-chili taste test
March 22, 2024

The FUHSD Nutrition Services Student Council hosted...

Para-Educator teacher Tre McGill faces off against senior Elijah Kang in midair.
Staff beat seniors in the first seniors vs staff basketball game
March 20, 2024

The senior class of 2024 hosted the first senior vs....

Kode With Klossy founder Karlie Kloss gives closing remarks to end the event.
Kode With Klossy brings CODE-A-BRATION to the Bay Area
March 19, 2024

Non-profit organization Kode With Klossy hosted its...

Students in Lius Chinese class taking a test during a Monday tutorial.
Double time
Teachers share their experiences working at two schools
March 11, 2024
Sophomore Tashvi Bansal gets feedback from YAB Communications Specialist Taarini Chopra during one of YABs biweekly meetings.
Creating community
March 9, 2024

Ever since she was a kid, freshman Saanj Rao has enjoyed...

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
March 9, 2024

Graphic | Kathryn Foo
Gamifying education
March 9, 2024

Spanish teacher Molly Guadiamos has spent more than...

On TikTok, one would see a rise in women in long dresses cooking meals from scratch and embodying traditional feminine roles. | Photos from @esteecwilliams (TikTok), @naraazizasmith (TikTok), @mrsarialewis (TikTok)
The rise of tradition on TikTok
The increasingly negative role of benevolent sexism in society appears through traditional wives on social media
March 22, 2024
It wasnt until high school when I finally learned about how to use a DSLR camera.
Cracking a smile
March 21, 2024

As a child, my portraits always appeared a little funny. There...

Illustration | Amberly Sun
Save your prayers
March 20, 2024
School shootings can be minimized with the implementation of gun prevention policies
Managing money
Managing money
March 17, 2024
Students need a financial literacy course to prepare them for the real world
Senior Henry Hu returns the ball against HHS defenders.
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Homestead High School 3-0
Matadors secure another win despite missing key players
March 20, 2024
Junior Kimika Shimazaki poses with a baton after performing at the Welcome Back rally.
Belonging in baton
March 14, 2024

Before entering the spotlight, junior Kimika Shimazaki...

Off-court champs
Off-court champs
March 11, 2024

From photographers to student athletes to the athletic...

Junior and Mixed Doubles player Max Lin serves the birdie in the first set.
Varsity Badminton loses against Saratoga High School 18-12
March 9, 2024

Varsity Badminton fell 18-12 to Saratoga High School...

Love Lies Bleeding brilliantly potrays complex themes of pain, identity, and love. Photo | Anna Kooris / A24
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ oozes with carnal tension and heart
Director Rose Glass’s refreshing take on the noir genre tackles impulse and intimacy with power
March 27, 2024
Indie artist Ricky Montgomery crouches down at the front of the Regency Ballroom stage to sing to his audience. Photo courtesy of Izzy Hory @izzysconcerts. | Used with permission.
Ricky Montgomery’s 2024 tour is much more than another Rick in the wall
March 24, 2024

In a whirlwind of reverberating acoustics, pulsing...

The Bleachers album cover featuring Jack Antonoff posing in front of a car. Photo by Alex Lockett.
'Bleachers' serves as a blast from the past
March 17, 2024

Pop band Bleachers released its highly anticipated...

“Kung Fu Panda 4” leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
“Kung Fu Panda 4” leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
March 13, 2024

Light spoilers for “Kung Fu Panda 4” ahead  After...

Volume 54, Issue 4, February 1, 2024
Volume 54, Issue 4, February 1, 2024