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The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon

The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon

For the first time in nearly seven years, the U.S. government officially shut down after Congress’s failure to reach an agreement on a spending bill.
Weekly News Round Up: Oct. 1 to 7
By Jade Palatnik and Athan Joshi | October 9, 2025

U.S. government shutdown The U.S. government officially shut down for the first time in nearly seven years on Wednesday, Oct. 1.  The current shutdown stems from Congress’s failure to reach an agreement...

Homecoming Court: Aaron Zhu
Homecoming Court: Aaron Zhu
By Alanna Grier, Sports Editor | September 28, 2025

Neda Abedi kicks off Denison University commitment
Neda Abedi kicks off Denison University commitment
By Dorie Xie and Dayne Piscione | September 12, 2025

Senior Neda Abedi is ready to “make some big waves” playing college soccer.  After 12 years in the sport and 3 years with her club Bay Area Surf, she’s taking the next — and biggest — step...

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Return of the scarf (Matilda’s version): Mother is getting married!
By Matilda Haney Foulds, Web Managing Editor | September 12, 2025

Hello fellow Swifties, it’s been a while... but I’m making a comeback! I started this column my first official year on The Talon and now, in my last, I’ve returned to report a happily ever after....

Since 2012, school shooting incidents in the United States have been increasing exponentially. Schools should not be a place where students’ lives are at risk.
Has learning become lethal?
By Valerie Zhou, Staff Writer | September 10, 2025
Talon senior writer junior Manya Sikka and staff writer junior Jade Palatnik hold their boba drinks and smile for the camera. In this edition of “The Winner Is,” staff writer junior Kate Rose, Manya and Jade tried and rated boba drinks from different stores.
The winner is…: Boba edition
By Kate Rose, Staff Writer | September 22, 2025
The stands are silent. How can we fix it?
The stands are silent. How can we fix it?
By The Editorial Board | September 12, 2025