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The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

The Peer Counseling Students from the 2024-2025 school year. Courtesy of Ms. Mattinson

Breaking the Silence: Peer Counseling at Work

Srishti Mazumder, A&E Editor May 4, 2025

     High school can be a stressful experience for many teenagers. It sometimes feels like nobody outside of your tight circle can understand what you’re going through, and if even they can’t,...

Photo from Vulture

Brighter Days Ahead

Angel Ekka, Reporter April 24, 2025

       With 18 Grammy nominations, 2 wins, and a nomination for the “Best Supporting Actress” for her role as Glinda in the film adaptation Wicked, Ariana Grande has recently released...

Lakeside Nature Trail in Lafayette

Take a Hike!

Jolie Ramos and Rhea Williams April 24, 2025

     With spring finally here, Monte Vista students are looking for an excuse to enjoy the nice weather. The Bay Area has a vast range of trails to choose from that are guaranteed not to disappoint....

Dwayne “The Same” Johnson

Dwayne “The Same” Johnson

April 20, 2025

     Picture an action movie — heavy drum beats playing in the background, protagonists running through the jungle, machine guns firing in every direction. Which bald, buff man plays our hero? If...

Pit rehearsing at Mamma Mia!’s Sitzprobe rehearsal. Sitzprobe is the first full rehearsal with all singers and music played together.
Courtesy of: Ethan Karatov

ABBA Back Again

Connor Huard, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2025

     Although ABBA’s hit song “Mamma Mia” came out in 1975, it took another 24 years before its musical equivalent burst out onto the West End stage. And now, Mamma Mia! has come to Monte Vista,...

Photo sourced from PCN Magazine.

Miss Successful

Angel Ekka, Reporter February 11, 2025

     The media calls this 21-year-old popstar the new Brittany Spears, starting with YouTube videos in her room to her first sold-out arena tour. Tate McRae is one of the youngest and most prominent...

Smile 2 Poster

Nothing But Smiles

Angel Ekka, Reporter February 6, 2025

      Dubbed one of the scariest movies of the year, the “Smile” universe returns with a bang. Smile 2, released on October 18th, is set to become one of the top 30 highest grossing movies of the...

Chromakopia Album: A Review

Chromakopia Album: A Review

Mackenzie Anderson, Reporter February 3, 2025

    Every odd numbered year marks the beginning of the anticipation for a new Tyler the Creator album. Known for his wildly successful albums such as Flower Boy (2017), Igor (2019), and Call Me If You...

Main character in Squid Game, Seong Gi-hun before and after playing the games. Courtesy of Threads.

I’ve Played These Games Before

Sydney Choi and Noelle Choi February 3, 2025

     “Mugunghwa Kkoci Pieot Seumnida.” “Mugunghwa Kkoci Pieot Seumnida.” If you haven’t already realized, this is the phrase that brings chills down the backs of every Squid Game participant...

A Diwali altar/ puja setup from Roma Singh, commonly created for worship during the festival. The setup typically has an idol or picture of a deity at the center, offerings (prasad) such as fruits and sweets, a diya (oil lamp), flowers, and other decorative items such as vibrant fabrics and candles.  This setup is used for Lakshmi Puja or other prayers performed to seek blessings of prosperity, health, and happiness during Diwali.

Winter Traditions Around MV

Sydney Choi and Evelyn Gase January 30, 2025

     Winter closes in as the frosty weather makes students bundle up with comfy hoodies and sweats. The Holidays feel as though they're right around the corner as the diverse cultures of Monte...

Best of 2024

Leo Dublin, Temiloluwa Adalumo, and Angel Ekka January 30, 2025

     This December marks the end of what was a surprisingly excellent year for entertainment. After 2020-2022 were pretty abysmal, and 2023 dug itself out of the dirt well enough, 2024 delivered in...

Pictured Persons (Left to Right): Ellie Moen (9), Minnah Maqsood (9).

Wicked or Wretched: How Will the Film Compare to the Hit Musical?

Amaya Jalal, Reporter November 19, 2024

     Just how Wicked will the highly anticipated 2024 film be? Things often get lost in translation, especially when a story starts off as a book, makes its way to the stage, and then ends up as a...

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