Features and Opinions
Food Festival Frame by frame
For the first time in Estancia history, a Food-Fest was hosted at lunch in the quad on January 16, 2026. Ella Smith reported her findings regarding what went down and whether it resonated with the students.
Introducing Our security Team: Meet Josh
When walking the halls of Estancia, not only will you see students and teacher, but also our very own security team that patrols the campus and our ensures student safety on a daily basis. Although he may be a new addition to the security team, Josh is no stranger to Estancia.
Inside look at the winter pep assembly
Sophia Garcia and Jordan Johnson share highlights of the Teen Beach Movie themed winter pep assembly that took place on Friday, January 30th, 2026 here at Estancia High School.
Perfectly picked: valentines gift guide
Valentine’s Day is often associated with chocolates, flowers, and cards, but the right gift can mean different things to different people. Sophia Garcia and Jordyn Johnson have interviewed both students and teachers to help you decide on what to get your loved one this Valentines day.
New year new teacher; Ms. Solval
One of the most recent teachers to Estancia High School, Linda Solval, a math teacher, is someone who is determined to help her students learn and grow in every possible way for math.
Why is Math Boring According to Mr. Hunter
Mr. Hunter is a math teacher who believes that math is often viewed as one of the most boring and useless subjects by many students. But why does math feel boring? Maybe it has to do with how math is taught, student attitudes towards it, and the academic pathway students follow.
STAR Reading Scores Should Control AP Enrollment
Opinion: Delayla Perez-Zepeda wants STAR Reading Scores to restrict AP enrollment.
New Year New Teachers - Ms. Phung
The Math Teacher Who’s Changing the Game! Ms. Phung , a new math teacher at Estancia is making a big difference to her students in her first year here. She works in the math hall along with other teachers and brings her past experience here to continue her career.
Mr. Monaghan’s Tattoos
Mr. Monaghan is a new teacher here at Estancia. In his class, as well as meeting him, you will notice his impressive guitar skills and his amazing charisma. But his tattoos are what truly makes him stand out. Mr. Monagham walks around the school displaying his set of tattoos, each signifying a piece of his own story.
Posting Your Partner: A Sign of Love or Cry for Help?
Giselle Talavera and Davis Gruebel debate “posting your partner” as a relationship obligation in modern dating.
The Talking Stage: Necessary or Waste of Time?
Is the “Talking Stage” necessary in modern dating? Montana Hansen and Ainsley Gilchrist weigh in.
New year New teachers - Ms. Atilano
The new English teacher is making a big impression during her first year at Estancia.