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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

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Students meet together during the Teen Docent Program training. The program at the Los Altos History Museum has opened applications for summer opportunities.
Los Altos History Museum opens applications for summer opportunities
By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer | March 20, 2024

The Los Altos History Museum is taking applications from high school students for its summer Teen Docent Program. Located next to the Los Altos Library, student docents will give tours to visitors of the...

The winning artwork of the NAHS contest (left), drawn by senior Ariana Ruiz, drew inspiration from pictures Julie sent of Dixie (right). Courtesy Christine An and Julie Corzine.
Who can draw LAHS’s beloved golf cart dog best?
By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer | March 18, 2024

Everyone has seen Los Altos High School’s student conduct liaison, Julie Corzine, cruising around campus on her golf cart. Often, she has a passenger: her beloved dog, Dixie. When Julie expressed...

Senior Jordan Rahmfeld prepares to wrestle her opponent at a dual meet against Monte Vista High School.
Girls in wrestling breaking stereotypes
By Alanna Grier and Maya Yatsko | March 21, 2024

The Los Altos High School wrestling team had a nearly undefeated season with a record of 4–1, won by its 30 wrestlers. But despite having a large program overall, only three wrestlers were girls.  Since...

 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...

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
Live, laugh, love high school: A letter to the writer, from the writer
Live, laugh, love high school: A letter to the writer, from the writer
By Ellie Ji, Arts & Culture Editor | March 8, 2024
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown goes for a contested layup. Brown was one of the four players who competed in the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, coming in second place.
Hot Shot: NBA All-Star Weekend: Is it time to stop?
By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer | March 7, 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
Live, laugh, love high school: A letter to the writer, from the writer
Live, laugh, love high school: A letter to the writer, from the writer
By Ellie Ji, Arts & Culture Editor | March 8, 2024

This isn’t my usual column. This isn’t my usual column because I discovered that I can’t give advice unless I follow it myself — it took...

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