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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Decked in purple, seniors Courtney Masli, Trisha Mahajan, Emily Lin, Nicole Jeleva, Leah Desai, Anvika Verma, Alaina Agarwal and Miya Sakurai (left to right) smile towards the crowd as their parents take pictures of them. Photo | Emmy Harimoto
MVHS celebrates Class of 2026 graduation
The Class of 2026 marks the end of its MVHS journey
June 7, 2026
A look at the outside of the mobile health center, approximately the size of a large school bus. Photo | Radhika Dharmapurikar
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare implements new mobile health center at De Anza College
May 31, 2026
Assistant Nurse Manager Kristi Rouss and Family Practice Physician Archana Bhogill discuss the benefits of mobile healthcare
The 2025-2026 MVHS Science Olympiad Team poses for a photo after winning first place at the awards ceremony. Photo courtesy of Elaina Pan | Used with permission
MVHS’ Science Olympiad wins first at the 2026 national tournament
May 29, 2026
The victory capped a season of close calls and marked a historical milestone for the team
A volunteer helps a child through an obstacle course. Photo | Suhana Mahabal
Scouting America holds annual Scout-o-Rama in San Jose
May 28, 2026
The festival celebrates the Bay Area scouting community through arts and crafts, games and music performances
Senior Lindsey Niu has had this guzheng for 3 years. This guzheng is currently missing a string as Niu broke it during while practice. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Niu | Used with permission
Senior Lindsey Niu discusses her experience playing the guzheng
Senior Lindsey Niu talks about her lifelong journey with the traditional Chinese instrument
June 6, 2026
Minding MVHS
Minding MVHS
May 26, 2026
El Estoque's Features section explores how MVHS supports students' mental health
The Student Assistance Team, including School Psychologist Melody Yi, Guidance Counselor and SAT coordinator Belinda Olson and Assistant Principal Brian Dong, meet every week to discuss strategies to support students in need. Photo courtesy of Belinda Olson | Used with permission
The Student Assistance Team tackles students’ educational struggles with targeted intervention plans
May 25, 2026
Team members explore the step-by-step process and its implications for the MVHS community
Graphics | Erin Liu
MVHS students and alumni discuss their majors in the arts
May 25, 2026
Students and alumni pursue creative careers in film, music and animation
AI and society
AI and society
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the impacts of AI on society
May 29, 2026
I've found that what I wanted out of high school was not what I needed. Photo illustration | Suhana Mahabal
Growing off script
May 28, 2026
I’ve learned that what I thought I wanted out of high school was not what I needed
Variability in grading policies across high schools can significantly impact seniors' college application journeys. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok
Highly variable grading policies across MVHS complicate students’ academic trajectories
May 26, 2026
Students and staff discuss the bounds of academic meritocracy and what constitutes a fair teaching philosophy
Although Dallas, Texas is the city that raised me, it is time to move on. Photo | Samira Kulsum
The city I lost
May 26, 2026
The hometown I preserved in memory no longer reflects reality
Cover Image for Subnautica 2. Photo courtesy of Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Gaming classic ‘Subnautica’ returns with a lukewarm splash
Multiplayer game ‘Subnautica 2’ releases to an incredible reception, yet the game itself felt just alright in comparison to its predecessor
June 5, 2026
LE SSERAFIM members pose for promotional images for “‘PUREFLOW’ pt. 1.”  Photo courtesy of SOURCE MUSIC
“‘PUREFLOW’, pt. 1” is a jumbled heap of questionable lyricism and production choices
June 4, 2026
Even with the group’s past successes, “‘PUREFLOW’ pt. 1” fails to display artistic development
Graphics | Alexandra Qiu
A portrait of pride
May 29, 2026

Horizon Bakery's menu items stand out for their visual appeal. Photo | Alexandra Qiu
FoodEEs Ep. 13: Horizon Bakery
May 29, 2026

In the FoodEEs series, El Estoque staff members take on different food establishments, reviewing the...

Lauren Moore finishes her triple jump trial, landing in the sandpit, during a meet | Photo courtesy of Lauren Moore
Time Out! Ep. 40: Lauren Moore
Diving into senior Lauren Moore’s seven year journey in track and field
May 29, 2026
Tracking Greatness
Tracking Greatness
May 29, 2026
El Estoque's Sports section shares MVHS' track commits
Lelani Laruelle competes in long jump at a track and field meet at Fremont High School. Photo | Stella Petzova
Senior and jumper Lelani Laruelle commits to UC Berkeley for Division 1 track and field
May 27, 2026
Laruelle reframed her mindset and overcame mental blocks, finding fulfillment in the sport
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Volume 56, Issue 7, June 2026
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