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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

The News Literacy Project aims to bring media literacy education to high school students across the nation. Graphic | Amberly Sun
FUHSD library teachers bring the News Literacy Project to the district
FUHSD to receive $30,000 for advancing media literacy education
April 22, 2025
ATU Local 265 members, who are employed by VTA, went on strike for 17 days, disrupting community members’ commutes. Source images courtesy of Pexels | Photo illustration | Giljoon Lee
ATU Local 265 strike halts VTA services amid contract dispute
April 21, 2025
A court ruling ends the strike before the Amalgamated Transit Union and VTA come to an agreement, ruling is upheld against April 11 appeal
Phase 2A of the Stevens Creek Bike Project will extend concrete biking barriers from Wolfe to De Anza. Illustration | Kaia Yuan
Phase 2 of Stevens Creek Bike Project to begin shortly
April 21, 2025
This phase focuses on increasing bike safety infrastructure from Wolfe to De Anza
Which news source is for you?
Which news source is for you?
April 17, 2025
Each news source has its own pros, cons, and standards for credibility
MVHS seniors show their college admission advice
MVHS seniors share their college advice
Seniors share their differing college application and admission experiences
April 22, 2025
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta poses next to a drill press in F108. Photo Illustration | Kathryn Foo
The tenacious story of Ted Shinta
April 21, 2025
Engineering teacher Ted Shinta debriefs his life prior to working at MVHS
Veteran discusses transition back into civilian life
Veteran discusses transition back into civilian life
April 17, 2025
U.S. veteran Philip Wayne Arroyo Jr. recounts his experience in Afghanistan and life following his service
Illustration | Sophia D'Sa
Behind the desk
April 12, 2025
MVHS teacher discuss their approaches to teaching and how their life experiences have impacted their teaching
Cupertino is not as sheltered from Trump's federal government as we think
Cupertino is not as sheltered from Trump’s federal government as we think
Through new legislation and an array of executive orders, the Trump administration’s changes have redefined Cupertino
April 21, 2025
Since my brother moved, we now only manage to call approximately once a week, but our relationship remains close. Illustration | Sophia D’Sa
Not distant, just far
April 21, 2025
What my brother moving taught me about love
The so-called Cupertino "bubble" isn't doing our community as much of a favor as we may think it is. Photo illustration | Asha Wojciechowski. "File:Apple park cupertino 2019.jpg" by Arne Müseler is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Bursting the Cupertino bubble
April 12, 2025
El Estoque's Opinion section explores the negative implications of perpetuating Cupertino's "bubble" myth
A group of survivors, led by Smoke, prepares for battle against vampires. | Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios
‘Sinners’ is stylish, sexy and seething with culture
The only sin this film commits is not giving us more
April 25, 2025
MVHS students frequent a few locations close by for leisure, but there are other options to explore as well. Photo Illustration | Jillian Ju and Isabelle Kok
Localcations
April 23, 2025
El Estoque explores attractions in the area
“A Minecraft Movie” smashed box office records this year as 2025’s highest-grossing film. | Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
‘A Minecraft Movie’ digs up humor and chaos from the mines
April 22, 2025
The long-awaited film embraces creativity out of nothingness
Hank and Little Ears, the two male goats of Deer Hollow Farm located within Rancho San Antonio, play with one another. Photo Illustration | Niveda Hari and Isabelle Kok
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve is revered for its scenery, wildlife and trails
April 21, 2025
The local attraction is beloved by all visitors, adults and kids alike, for its nature
Journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite (top right) poses with her high school volleyball team at Canadian Academy. Photo courtesy of Julia Satterthwaite | Used with permission | Photo illustration by Ellie Wang
High school sports culture then vs. now
Teachers discuss their experiences with high school sports culture compared to MVHS
April 21, 2025
Festive balloons lined the deck of the pool for senior night.
Varsity Swim loses against Wilcox High School on Senior Night
April 19, 2025
The Matadors celebrate their Senior Night
Graphic by Ellie Wang
Sports trivia with MVHS staff and teachers
April 16, 2025
EE tests the sports knowledge of MVHS staff
Graphic by Ellie Wang
From playbooks to gradebooks
April 13, 2025
MV teachers and staff share their experiences and knowledge in sports
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