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
News
The San Antonio and Almond intersection bus stop remains empty due to the recent VTA workers strike, leaving many students at LAHS without transportation.
Ongoing VTA strike leaves students without transportation
By Michelle Jacob, Staff Writer | March 25, 2025

On Monday, March 10, thousands of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers went on strike, leaving Los Altos High School students who rely on the buses stranded. The Amalgamated...

Math and English SBAC tests will be held during juniors’ English and Social Studies classes rather than a dedicated testing window in the mornings.
SBAC testing to be held during English and Social Studies periods
By Oscar Johnson, Web Managing Editor
From left to right: Religious devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela, map of the earthquakes detected in Greece from January 27 to February 5, and cans of tuna for sale in a store. Photos via creative commons by Arya Joshi, OptimusPrimeBot and Daniel Case.
Column: An overview of February news
By Krystal Zhu, Journalism I
Team captain senior Raj Virginkar (left) and building lead senior James Doyas (middle) of the LAHS robotics team watch as sophomore Riya Mehrotra (right) drives their robot.
Robotics faces a loss at their first competition of the season
By Michelle Jacob and Manya Sikka
Features
Bringing corridos to campus: How music brought three students together
By Lev Zeiger, Staff Writer | March 21, 2025

The hallways at Los Altos High School fill with hungry students as the bell dismisses them to lunch. But for three kids in the crowd, the break from class means it’s time to transform from pupils to...

The current BSU officer team. From left to right, Elena Gutierrez, Amanda Iweka, Ana Asmar, and Max Asmar.
In-Depth: Black Student Union returns to LAHS, continuing club’s rich history
By Oscar Johnson and Sara Lahr
Sophomore Kai Etkin, senior Hudson Etkin, and their mentor Dr. Ryan Carter present their study at a Stanford AI-education conference.
Etkin Brothers turn curiosity into groundbreaking AI research
By Jisoo Hur, Staff Writer
Isaiah poses Caption: Isaiah Somera (right) poses for a photoshoot in an Oakland A’s baseball cap and a Happy Memories Don’t Die hoodie.
Isaiah Somera: Turning fashion into lifelong passion
By Shannon Chiang, Staff Writer
Sports
Senior Jared Chua is celebrated after winning the tie-breaking game against Mountain View with his partner, junior Fiona Yao.
Varsity badminton defeats Mountain View
By Carolina Yi, Staff Writer | March 27, 2025

Continuing their winning streak, the Los Altos High School varsity badminton team defeated the Mountain View High School Spartans 16–14 last Thursday.  Having only won two games so far this season,...

Varsity badminton sweeps Santa Clara
Varsity badminton sweeps Santa Clara
By Carolina Yi, Staff Writer
Senior Lilah Marble rows with her Los Gatos Rowing Club team.
Lilah Marble makes waves with St. Mary’s rowing commitment
By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer
After former track & field and cross country Head Coach Steph MacKenzie announced her retirement, Assistant Coach Charles Alexander filled her shoes.
Stepping out: Track & field welcomes their new head coach
By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
Arts & Culture
Preview of Los Altos High School’s Upcoming 40th Annual Writers Week
By Carissa Lai and MC Teixeira | March 15, 2025

Los Altos High School will host its annual Writers Week starting Monday, March 3, in English classrooms across campus. This year’s featured...

The choir program is set to hold its annual Spring Sing concert on Tuesday, March 18. Students have been preparing since the beginning of this semester.
Choir to hold annual Spring Sing concert
By Anna Roman, Staff Writer
Junior Kaiden Luis leads rehearsal during their first night at the venue. The combination of his vision and actor talent has turned “Sonia Flew” alive.
“Sonia Flew” takes flight with Upstage Theater
By Aimee Ge, Opinions Editor
Grammy-winning soul and R&B singer Roberta Flack passed away from cardiac arrest on Monday, February 24 at age 88.
Roberta Flack leaves a timeless legacy of music, authenticity, and love
By Kathleen Zhu, Copy Editor
Opinions
Point guard Steph Curry during a game against the Utah Jazz.
Hot Shot: Nobody wants to see the Warriors in the playoffs
By Lev Zeiger, Staff Writer | March 17, 2025
Scouting Report: New season, fresh starts
Scouting Report: New season, fresh starts
By MC Teixeira, Sta | March 13, 2025
The winner of the Best Actor award, Adrien Brody, speaking at the Berlin Film Festival in 2023.
The 97th Academy Awards: Who I think should’ve won
By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer | March 11, 2025
Editorial
We stand with the undocumented community
We stand with the undocumented community
By The Editorial Board | March 17, 2025

High school is difficult. For many of us, our lives revolve around constant questions. Will we get into our dream school? How should we resolve...

Letters to the community: Parking regulations at LAHS
Letters to the community: Parking regulations at LAHS
February 15, 2025
COVID-19 & Monkeypox
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
Columns
Faye’s Expressway: Living Out Loud! Lessons from The Closet Door
Faye’s Expressway: Living Out Loud! Lessons from The Closet Door
By Anonymous | March 2, 2025

Last year, I came out as pansexual. Each time I come out to somebody, people have reacted in different ways: When I came out to my parents, I...

Faye’s Expressway: Let’s pause
Faye’s Expressway: Let’s pause
December 12, 2024
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