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

No New Friends, Some New Trends

No New Friends, Some New Trends

By Miranda Li, Emma Kwan, and Emma Van Geuns | October 16, 2016

The ax has swung. The rug has been pulled out. The changing nature of the music industry is forcing artists bred by old philosophies to adapt to new realities. As the streaming model grows, the way in...

Emma’s Dilemma: #AcademicAutopsy

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer | October 16, 2016

It’s been about two months since we started school — okay, more like one and a half months —  and for some reason I decided that this would be the perfect time to do what I’ve decided to call...

Photo courtesy of TeenzTalk.

Breaking the Mold: Clubs on Campus (TeenzTalk)

By Anisha Desai, Senior Writer | October 14, 2016

As one of Los Altos’ most diverse clubs, TeenzTalk works to connect teenagers from around the world with one goal in mind: “create a global teen community where we share our experiences, inspire each...

Photo by Natalie Munguia.

New Math Teacher Stephen Stefanini : Community in Class

By Haley Ecker, Staff Writer | October 12, 2016

Some people know what they want to do at an early age. But in the case of new math teacher Stephen Stefanini, his interests have led him down a slightly varied career path. As one of the newest additions...

Editorial: New Structure of Homecoming Court is a Change for the Better

Editorial: New Structure of Homecoming Court is a Change for the Better

By Editorial Board | October 7, 2016

At The Talon, we’ve long believed that it’s time for Homecoming Court to change, and this year, it looks like it will get a much-needed makeover. Instead of picking 20 students paired into 10 male-female...

Action films are growing stale. Whats needed?

Action films are growing stale. What’s needed?

By Akhil Jakatdar, Opinions Editor | October 5, 2016

Earlier this summer, Universal Pictures released the fifth “Bourne” movie in “Jason Bourne.” Featuring a star studded cast as usual with Matt Damon, Julia Stiles and Tommy Lee Jones, “Jason Bourne”...

Local folk musician drops debut

Local folk musician drops debut

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer | October 5, 2016

On the red-walled, cozy second floor of Red Rock Cafe, local musician Jake Wichman is seeing the fruition of a months-long project and a life-long dream at his EP release show. Once he’s lulled his audience...

Photo by Yolanda Spura

Girls Tennis Starts Season Off Strong

October 4, 2016

The girls tennis team started their season off strong on Tuesday, September 13 with a 5-2 win against rival Archbishop Mitty. The girls also clinched a pre-season victory at the California Tennis Classic...

Photo by Kunal Pandit

Soaring Eagle: Kate Carlson

By Nathan Godderis | October 4, 2016

For this year’s girls volleyball team, success comes from more than cooperation and the individual skill. It comes from passion and strong leadership — everything that senior Kate Carlson possesses....

Photo by Kunal Pandit

Boys Water Polo Sets High Bar for Achievement

By Ross Avery, Staff Writer | October 4, 2016

The boys varsity water polo team exceeded expectations last season. This year, they have no plans to slow down. In 2015, the team finished with a final record of 8-7, garnering them second place overall...

Photo by Natalie Munguia

Changing the Game

By Alex Luna and Emily Meza-Perez | October 4, 2016

We don’t say “boys” football, but that’s still what everyone thinks. In a high-stakes Friday-night game against the rival Spartans, the Cheer Team, Blue Crew and the mass of blue-colored fans all...

Photo by Francesca Fallow

First-year Girls Golf Team in Full Swing

By Justin Yu, Staff Writer | October 4, 2016

This fall, a group of five girls made Eagle history by forming the first-ever girls golf team. In the past, Los Altos only had a single coed team that competed in the spring. After talking to parents of...

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