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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

MVHS junior and event staff volunteer Michelle Tian sticks a temporary tattoo onto the hand of a kid. Photo | Owen Liu
City of Cupertino holds annual Earth and Arbor Day Festival
Cupertino community members learn about the efforts of environmentally conscious organizations
April 12, 2026
Senior Madi Moren checks the paint on her Honda CBR600RR motorcycle. Photo | Leo Lee
Cars on Campus showcases a variety of student-owned vehicles
April 9, 2026
Monta Vista Car Club hosts its first automobile meet on the blacktop during Tutorial and Brunch
English Curriculum Lead Julia Satterthwaite converses with chemistry teacher Supriya Moore regarding strategies for identifying AI-generated media. Photo | Liz Liu
Media Literacy Lunch and Learn brings news literacy training for MVHS teachers
April 9, 2026
MVHS teachers learn strategies to evaluate online media and methods to incorporate media literacy into the curriculum
Graphic | Stella Petzova
MVHS students share the stories behind their middle names
A look at the origin of MVHS students' middle names and their attitudes towards them
April 10, 2026
MVHS staff reflect on women who have inspired them. Illustration | Leo Lee
Women who have inspired MVHS staff
April 3, 2026
In honor of Women’s History Month, teachers share stories of women who have impacted them
Ethan Kellogg, Ethan Yang and Ethan Eisler pose together at Kellogg and Eisler’s graduation ceremony in 2025. The trio were in Journalism together that year and became close friends. Photo Courtesy of Ethan Yang | Used with permission
MVHS friends with the same names reflect on their friendships
April 2, 2026
MVHS students with common names bond through the experience
Junior Josie LeBlanc pets the nose of a horse she often works with during her shifts at Webb Ranch. Photo courtesy of Josie LeBlanc | Used with permission
Josie LeBlanc uses her work with horses to pursue her passion while earning money
March 19, 2026
Josie LeBlanc dedicates countless hours to her job, driven to gain experience working with farm maintenance and animals
In the stories I once thought were a waste of time, my grandma is helping me hold on to memories I had forgotten. Photo Illustration | Olivia Zhang
Worth keeping
How my grandma taught me to hold onto memories and to appreciate unconditional love
April 13, 2026
Instead of fixating on our regrets from the past, we can take the time to focus more deeply on our current activities and passions. Graphics | Amberly Sun
We need to let go of our past regrets and worries about future obstacles
April 10, 2026
Overfixation on our past and future overshadows the importance of focusing on the present
When tradition meets innovation, art forms must decide whether to preserve their past or evolve for the future. Illustration | Joyce Li
Don’t pointe fingers at art
April 9, 2026
We need to embrace traditional art not only for its history, but to innovate
Jay Chou poses in a cinematic shot for the album cover of “Children of the Sun" | Photo courtesy of JVR Music International Ltd.
‘Children of the Sun’ loses itself in the light
Jay Chou's album reaches for ambitious reinvention but falters under its own uneven production
April 15, 2026
The album cover for 'SAME DIFFERENCE' features vibrant illustrations and depictions of Swae Lee against a contrasting white background. Photo courtesy of Eardruma Records/Interscope Records
Swae Lee’s ‘SAME DIFFERENCE’ finds itself too late
April 14, 2026
At last, the rapper and hip-hop artist releases his first solo studio album
Berenji showcases a drum dance to audience members. She explains that the beating of the drum symbolizes a heartbeat. Photo | Meghna Dixit
The Bay Area’s Persian community shares the significance of celebrating Nowruz
April 13, 2026
Speakers featured at the Cupertino Library describe traditions and the importance of teaching culture
Members of the band Half Past Tomorrow pose with their instruments. Photo courtesy of Amena Elhak | Used with Permission
MVHS student and teacher-led bands trace their roots
April 11, 2026

OZZY KAWASAKI Senior Ozzy Kawasaki watched a casual idea come to life when his bass guitar notes echoed...

The Badminton Club has been continuously increasing in members. Graphic | Benjamin Zhang
Badminton Club offers a welcoming environment for players of all skill levels
Badminton Club officers explain the growth of their club and their goals for the future
April 17, 2026
March Madness: Stiver Edition
March Madness: Stiver Edition
April 17, 2026
How accurate was MVHS guidance counselor Clay Stiver's bracket?
The 2026 Formula One season began on Sunday, March 8. | Photo courtesy of F1 Instagram
2026 Formula One Season Predictions
April 10, 2026
The MVHS community shares their predictions and opinions on the 2026 Formula One season
Winter percussion members perform in sync during a home show in the gym. Photo | Kai Tsuchida
Winter Guard and Winter Percussion hold their annual home show
April 7, 2026
MVHS and Lynbrook High School’s Winter guard and Winter percussion Perform together at the MVHS gym
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