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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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Halden twins: No yield on the field

Halden twins: No yield on the field

By Allison Bricca, Staff Writer | October 17, 2019

Seniors Lindsay and Nicole Halden are twins, best friends and field hockey teammates. Due to their competitive personalities, they sometimes want to kill each other, but they have learned to leave the...

English teacher Margaret Bennett has a book conference with freshman Genesis Santos. Two new English teachers have been added to the Survey of Composition and Literature pilot that emphasizes free reading in its curriculum.

Freshman Survey pilot class adds two new teachers

By Tomoki Chien | October 16, 2019

As the freshman Survey of Composition and Literature pilot program advances through its third year at Los Altos, two new English teachers—Susana Herrera and Bruce McCormick—have been added to its ranks....

Nicole Player Hurdles Her Way to Pomona College

Nicole Player Hurdles Her Way to Pomona College

By Meleseini Loto'aniu and Cathy Wang | October 15, 2019

In sixth grade, now-senior Nicole Player jumped at the chance to join her school’s track and field team. From then on, Nicole’s love for the sport—long jump and hurdles, specifically—and...

Joker is no laughing matter

Joker is no laughing matter

By Cathy Wang, Copy/Content Editor | October 15, 2019

    I saw “Joker” with my mom on a Friday night. I spent the first half hour flinching at every sound in the theater, at every person that stood up, terrified that some angry man invigorated...

Javed celebrates his birthday with his parents and sister, complete with a homemade cake and his ever-present headphones and cassette of Bruce Springsteen.

“Blinded by the Light” lights the way for South Asian characters to come

By Vaishu Sirkay, Staff Writer | October 14, 2019

Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from “The Simpsons,” Raj Koothrappali from “The Big Bang Theory,” Kelly Kapoor from “The Office.” The ranks of South Asian characters in Hollywood are limited, but...

Bowser chases down Mario in Nintendo’s newest game, Mario Kart Tour. The game is currently
free-to-play on all IOS devices.

Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour comes in Last Place

By Barrett Wong, Senior Writer | October 14, 2019

Imagine a world filled with extravagant go-karts, fancy power-ups and characters from all throughout the famous Mario franchise. This is Mario Kart Tour, the first Mario Kart game to be released on a mobile...

ASB removes gender-based homecoming dress code

ASB removes gender-based homecoming dress code

By Mia Scher | October 13, 2019

ASB, in conjunction with the Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA), changed the Homecoming Guest Pass Form to no longer have a gender-based dress code. GSA Co-President senior Aris Merchant contacted...

Fall-owing Eagle Sports

Fall-owing Eagle Sports

Football Despite a rocky start to the season due to a multitude of obstacles, the varsity football team is training with ongoing vigor. Injuries, such as torn ACLs and concussions, have kept key...

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Happy National Coming Out Day!

By Tomoki Chien and Kaavya Butaney | October 11, 2019

Coming out is hard. Even in the most accepting of communities, revealing one’s sexuality or chosen gender can seem daunting. And honestly... sometimes it can really suck. In honor of that struggle, today...

Varsity field hockey victory clawed out of their beaks by Los Gatos Wildcats

Varsity field hockey victory clawed out of their beaks by Los Gatos Wildcats

By Allison Bricca, Staff Writer | October 10, 2019

Earlier today, varsity field hockey played Los Gatos in an overtime battle complete with shoving, whacking, stomping and screaming. The Eagles were ready for physical aggression from Los Gatos and...

The girls golf team after a league game against Homestead. The team
qualified for leagues and CCS as a team the first time, and they placed
second in leagues.

Girls golf swings to the top

By Idalia Lopez-Martinez, Staff Writer | November 14, 2018

The girls golf team went into their third season with more confidence and preparation and came out nearly undefeated, losing only one game to Palo Alto. With a final league score of 8-1, the team made...

Column: MUSIC MAKES ME FEEL

Column: MUSIC MAKES ME FEEL

By Yalda Khodadad, Print Managing Editor | November 12, 2018

There are three ways I’ll listen to music: On my way to somewhere else While doing something else In the shower Music has served as a buffer for the outline of my life. I’ll listen...

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