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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

Chappell Roan sings with emotion on stage. She was performing at the Pride on the Shore Music Festival. Photo from Pride on the Shore.

The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Sienna Wong, Creative Editor September 30, 2024

     Sometimes music is the best kind of therapy. So often we seek out artists we feel personally connected to, craving music from individuals who reflect parts of ourselves. There is an acute sense...

Sabrina Carpenter performing her new song, Juno, as the opening number of her tour.

Short ‘N Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Hits All the Right Notes–But Does She Find Her Own Voice?

Srishti Mazumder, A&E Editor September 30, 2024

     Standing at just 4’11, Sabrina Carpenter might be small, but her new album Short ‘N Sweet packs a punch. The singer behind the viral hit, Espresso, has finally released her long awaited album...

“What do you like to do on Roblox?” “Play Dress To Impress with my baddies.” 
Picture derived from: Sticker Fashion - Substack

Dress to Impress: The Tiktok-Viral Fashion Game

Sareena Chaudhary-Masaun, Reporter September 23, 2024

  Dress To Impress, a game on Roblox with 2.2 billion visits and over 300,000 active players daily, has seen a steep rise in player numbers ever since its virality on TikTok. The game works like this:...

Xenomorph and Cailee Spaeny in ‘Alien: Romulus’ (2024). Photo Credit: BBC News

Alien: Romulus Review: How to Capitalize on Anti-Capitalism

Leo Dublin, Reporter September 23, 2024

     I love Alien. Ever since I saw the original movie in theaters this May, I’ve been a massive fan of the franchise. So when I heard there would be a new entry, I was ecstatic. But now that I’ve...

Footloose: Dancing through MV’s Musical Production

Aarushi Khurana March 24, 2024

     This year, Monte Vista cuts loose with FOOTLOOSE: The Musical! Based on the 1984 musical movie starring Kevin Bacon, the show ran from February 28 to March 3.       After riding the high...

A Modern-Day Prom

Savannah Ashe and Maraki Amare March 24, 2024

     The sparkle, the dancing, the romance: these are all factors that contribute to an unforgettable night at prom. What this glamorous surface hides, however, are the laborious preparations undergone...

The many varieties of Stanley Cups sold in a sporting goods store. Many enjoy collecting the different colored Stanleys.

Spawning Stanleys

Noelle Choi and Srishti Mazumder February 15, 2024

      It may be time to put away your beat-up Hydro Flasks and S’well water bottles, because a new tumbler has entered the game. With a comfortable handle, straw, and lid, Stanley Cups have taken...

Sephoras like this one across the nation have been swarmed with Gen Alpha kids seeking beauty products.

Kids are drunk on Drunk Elephant

Alexa Fo February 15, 2024

     You walk into your local Sephora and head over to the Drunk Elephant section to purchase a refill of your favorite moisturizer only to find that everything is sold out. The ten-year-olds have been...

Homemade heart-shaped red and pink cookies.

Valentine’s Day Delight

Gabrielle Radding February 15, 2024

     Your date is sitting across from you and you can feel your cheeks heat up. The lights in the restaurant are dim, but you can see their eyes are sparkling. The dessert is served and it's red velvet...

A stained glass window of St. Valentine. Well, one of the many St. Valentines.

The Romanticization of Valentine’s Day

Temiloluwa Adalumo February 15, 2024

     Ah, Valentine’s Day.  It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year to go frolicking in showers of candy and heart-shaped apparitions all in the name of love!  No one stops to consider for...

The cover of 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Fans enjoyed reliving this era.

1989 Never Goes Out of Style

Noelle Choi January 24, 2024

     Her name is Taylor Swift and she was born in 1989. On October 27, 2014 Swift released her record-breaking pop album 1989 and now, exactly nine years later, the album is out of the woods.       1989...

A sophomore at Monte Vista watching Home Alone in her room. Home Alone is a holiday classic released in 1990.

The Christmas Movie Decline

Theo Lee January 24, 2024

     Christmas movies are more than just a part of the holiday season, they’re a part of our childhood. Growing up, many of us remember watching and enjoying movies such as “Elf” or “Arthur’s...

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