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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

Seniors Corinna Kuo, Sahasra Anand and Skyler Yang encircle senior Teresa Wan, performing “Once Upon a Dream” from the movie “Sleeping Beauty.” Photo | Shreejay Arja
Choir hosts annual Valentine themed concert
An exchange concert between MVHS and Kennedy Middle School features over 15 singing valentines
February 15, 2026
The Class of 2028 celebrates as it is announced the winner of the winter rally. Photo | Melody Lin
Leadership hosts its Bay Area sports teams-themed winter rally
February 7, 2026
After a battle between the four grades, the Class of 2028 ultimately won first place
A student smiles while returning back to school, holding up a sign that reads “ICEHOLES.” Many students left the majority group on the way back, stopping at different places to eat. Photo | Zaid Naqvi
Students walk out in protest against ICE and federal immigration policies
February 5, 2026
Students held up handmade signs and repeated chants during the march to Cupertino City Hall
MVHS PTSA hosts its first-ever multicultural family social
MVHS PTSA hosts its first-ever multicultural family social
February 5, 2026
MVHS PTSA along with different honor societies and cultural clubs facilitate cultural exchange
Sophomore Derek Li working on Stellar Learning during tutorial on his laptop. Photo | Anish Khinvasara
MVHS students teach thousands of students through Stellar Learning
Sophomore Derek Li and junior Stefan Hsueh are part of a student-run nonprofit that provides free online academic resources for students
February 12, 2026
Dream Achievers is a versatile band of autistic musicians who perform a variety a music styles. The band was formed by Anna Wang, who is the vice-president of Friends of Children with Special Needs.
Dream Achievers perform at San Jose Walmart’s Lunar New Year Fest
February 3, 2026
FCSN’s band, composed of members with autism, explores what it means to achieve their musical dreams
Even after writing multiple novels, Gilbert says her current project is always her favorite. Photo | Sophia D'Sa
Author and MVHS alum ‘03 Kelly Loy Gilbert shares her approach to writing
January 31, 2026
For the young adult novelist, research and iteration pay off in relatability
Yeung pours hot water into a coffee dripper, making a pour-over coffee. Photo courtesy of Alexander Rivera | Used with permission
MVHS alum ’09 Mabel Yeung describes her journey as a cofounder of Moonwake Coffee Roasters
January 26, 2026
Yeung and her husband, Ming Wood, share the inspiration, successes and challenges behind starting a business
Students need reconsider Community College as a valid option for their educational future. Graphic | Juju Ling
MVHS’ stigma surrounding community colleges must be broken down
The FUHSD community needs to consider community college as a valid option
February 22, 2026
My best friend and I hanging from the play structure at our old elementary school, Stevens Creek Elementary, in third grade. Photo courtesy of Jane LeBlanc| Used with permission
Before we had words for it
February 13, 2026

The sky is a cerulean blue, the birds are singing wildly and the clouds are stolen from a picture book...

Learning to do pull-ups helped me move past mental blocks and a fixed mindset. Photo | Sophia D'Sa
Pulling myself up
February 12, 2026
How calisthenics taught me to overcome black-and-white thinking
Learning German with classmates both younger and more fluent than me was a humbling but formative experience. Photo Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski
Better late than never
February 6, 2026
What I learned about self-worth from learning German at thirteen in a class of eight-year-olds
Rachel McAdams stars as the clever and psychotic Linda Liddle in Sam Raimi’s new horror movie “Send Help.” Photo courtesy of The Walt Disney Studios
“Send Help” is a near-masterpiece of psychological horror that struggles with an incomplete plot
Although its actors and musical score were intensifying, plot holes and unexplored characters deteriorated the film
February 22, 2026
Yerin Ha stars as Benedict Bridgerton’s runaway love interest Sophie Baek in “Bridgerton” Season 4. Photo courtesy of Shondaland
Part 1 of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 fails to stun with egregious visuals and lackluster plot
February 20, 2026
Despite a strong cast, the show struggles to be cohesive
Big Basin Cafe provides a wide range of breakfast and brunch options alongside fruit-flavored desserts. Photo Illustration | Divina Pandita-Raina
FoodEEs Ep. 7: Big Basin Cafe
February 18, 2026
In the FoodEEs series, El Estoque staff members take on different food establishments, reviewing the menu items based on taste, price and authenticity.
Photo Illustration | Meghna Dixit
Fashion frenzy
February 11, 2026
The MVHS community reflects on the importance of fashion and the impact it has on their daily lives​
Senior wingback Adbhut Chaturvedi attempts to steal the ball from a GHS player. Photo | Ritik Shenoy
Varsity Boys Soccer falls to Gunn High School 2-0
A hard-fought game marks the Matadors’ final match of the season
February 21, 2026
Junior shooting guard Adarsh Inampudi draws contact with an HHS defender as he shoots a reverse lay-up. Photo | Lora Lee
MVHS defeats Homestead High School 64-43
February 13, 2026
MVHS’ stamina outran HHS, resulting in a 21-point win
Senior and striker Sophia Yamada passes to a teammate. Photo | Ethan Yang
Varsity Girls Soccer defeats Wilcox High School 5-1 during its Senior Night
February 10, 2026

Varsity Girls Soccer defeated Wilcox High School 5-1 on Friday, Feb. 6, during its Senior Night. The...

Junior Jaeho Lee attempts to pry an LAHS wrestler off to avoid a pin. Photo | Raj Thapliyal
Varsity Wrestling defeats Los Altos High School 48-35
February 9, 2026
The Matadors win due to their consistent motivation throughout the matches
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Volume 56, Issue 3, December 2025
Volume 56, Issue 3, December 2025