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

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

The Talon

Adjudicator David Adams conducts a piece played by the LAHS string orchestra.
LAHS string orchestra attends MVHS’s first-ever Spring Festival
By Kathleen Zhu, Staff Writer | April 16, 2024

Mountain View High School held its first Spring Festival in its theater on Thursday, March 28. Music group participants included the MVHS symphonic band, string orchestra, chamber orchestra and wind ensemble,...

Varsity badminton defeats Fremont in rematch game
Varsity badminton defeats Fremont in rematch game
By Carolina Yi, Journalism One | April 18, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, the Los Altos High School varsity badminton team tied the Fremont Firebirds 15–15 in a rematch game. Although the score was a tie, the Eagles won more individual matches and emerged...

 Adam, played by Andrew Scott, compares an old photo of his childhood house to its standing version 30 years later. There, he meets the ghosts of his parents, and they end up working past his childhood trauma together.
All of Us Strangers is a tearjerker for those who stay up all night to think
By Kathleen Zhu, Staff Writer | March 18, 2024

It’s just five minutes into the movie — but the unmistakable tension behind one “hello” and a lingering touch already has the audience...

Los Altos High School, teach me to defend myself!
Los Altos High School, teach me to defend myself!
By Matilda Haney Foulds, Staff Writer | April 7, 2024
University of Iowa senior Caitlin Clark is a key player in the push to promote womens college and professional basketball.
Hot Shot: Fighting stereotypes in womens basketball
By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer | April 2, 2024
An NFL Instagram post with the team Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce and singer Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl LVIII.
Super Bowl LVIII: It's not about Taylor Swift. It's about football!
By Adam Alfi, Staff Writer | March 8, 2024
Editorial: Dear LAHS Admin, we need to talk
Editorial: Dear LAHS Admin, we need to talk
By The Editorial Board | January 30, 2024

Dear LAHS Admin, We know you care about our school. We care too, and that’s why we’re calling for open conversation with you. This...

Last week, LAHS distributed COVID tests, and they will continue to be available this week.
LAHS distributes COVID tests for winter break
By Matthew Kim, News Editor | December 18, 2022
Next year, LAHS and MVHS will only offer on-site testing down on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
MVLA to decrease on-site COVID-19 testing
By Matthew Kim, News Editor | December 14, 2022
University of Iowa senior Caitlin Clark is a key player in the push to promote womens college and professional basketball.
Hot Shot: Fighting stereotypes in womens basketball
By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer | April 2, 2024

Caitlin Clark, a senior female basketball player for the University of Iowa, has broken the record for most points all-time in National Collegiate...

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