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

Chris Rufo is smart — but America needs to be smarter.

Chris Rufo is smart — but America needs to be smarter.

By Matthew Kim, Web Managing Editor | February 6, 2024

For a man largely unknown outside of the right-wing media bubble and politics nerd circles, Christopher Rufo might be one of the most important people in America. Rufo is why some people see a misinformed...

Jo Koy at his 2022 stand-up comedy special featured in Netflix, “Jo Koy: Live At the Los Angeles Forum.”

Jo Koy flopped as the Golden Globes host, but I’m not surprised

By Ashley Tumacder, Staff Writer | February 6, 2024

The laughs at the 81st Golden Globes Awards felt just as plastic as a Barbie doll. And unlike Barbie, who has an expanding resume with over 200 occupations, stand-up comedian Jo Koy can’t seem to take...

Amate Omnes, Iphis: on college & columns

Amate Omnes, Iphis: on college & columns

By Anonymous | February 6, 2024

In the very coveted position of a second semester senior, I can confidently say that the college application season sucked. Like grade-A, do-not-talk-to-me-or-I’ll-rip-your-head-off, stress-pimple-inducing...

In-Depth: Looking 2024-ward

In-Depth: Looking 2024-ward

Elections Notable Dates July 15-18: Republican National Convention August 19-22: Democratic National Convention September 16: First Presidential Debate September 25: First VP Debate ...

Taylor Swift Column: A Golden Fiasco and a swift response

Taylor Swift Column: A Golden Fiasco and a swift response

By Matilda Haney Foulds, Staff Writer | February 5, 2024

Who the hell even is Jo Koy? Short answer: He’s one of the reasons Taylor Swift released “The Man.” Swift, once again decorated in sequins, made an appearance at the 81st Golden Globes on Sunday,...

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on January 15, which marks a major breakthrough for previously unrecognized groups.

75th Emmys: A spotlight on long-awaited recognition

By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson | February 5, 2024

The gold glint of an Academy Award has always meant more than bragging rights. Every sealed envelope represents the critical eye of the public, suggesting what is notable and what isn’t while making...

Cami Thai swings into Columbia Golf commitment

Cami Thai swings into Columbia Golf commitment

By Shannon Chiang, Journalism One | February 2, 2024

Can you cross off “win the annual Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Invitational” from your bucket list? What about, “meet Tiger Woods?” Maybe not, but Los Altos High School junior Cami Thai sure...

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 school year, we’ve identified a recurring problem: communication....

Junior Armon Moghbel scaling a climbing wall at Movement Sunnyvale. The climbing club visits the rock climbing gym to allow its members to experience the sport and climb with friends.

Climbing Club fosters climbing community at LAHS

By Oscar Johnson and Janavi Ramde | January 27, 2024

You’ve probably gone rock climbing once or twice. It’s not super mainstream, nor is it readily accessible. The Los Altos High School Climbing Club, founded in September 2022, aims to change that by...

Misha Golovatyi makes a splash with Occidental water polo commitment

Misha Golovatyi makes a splash with Occidental water polo commitment

By Oscar Johnson, News Editor | January 25, 2024

Ever since fifth grade, senior Misha Golovatyi has been drawn to the exercise, competition and friendships he formed playing water polo. Eight years later, in November 2023, Misha committed to Occidental...

SATIRE: LAHS to offer fortune-telling services to help with schedule selection

SATIRE: LAHS to offer fortune-telling services to help with schedule selection

By Milan Grbovic | January 25, 2024

Editor’s Note 1/30/24: A previous version of the article misnamed the Counseling Department Coordinator. The name has since been replaced with a pseudonym. Statements made in this article are not...

A new tardy policy sparks conversation on campus.

New tardy policy introduces lunch detention

By Kathleen Zhu and Matilda Haney Foulds | January 24, 2024

Los Altos High School introduced a new tardy policy this semester, which requires students to attend a 25-minute lunch detention in the Eagle Theater for every ten tardies received across all classes....

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