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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
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Once a teen indicates that they are a minor, there will be restrictions on sensitive content and account privacy settings.
Instagram’s “Teen Accounts” aim to provide protection for minors
By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer | October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, September 17, Instagram revealed changes in their privacy policy for those under 18: millions of accounts will be defaulted to private, notifications will be limited, and feed content will...

The WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) device at LAHS tennis courts. The device read 86.9°F, while the weather app read 97°F.
New CIF heat regulations interrupt school sports
By Shannon Chiang, Staff Writer
Column: An overview of September news
Column: An overview of September news
By Milan Grbovic, Editor-in-Chief
The first day the new multipurpose space opens to Los Altos High School, a building looking out into the pool.
The pool pavilion introduces new multipurpose space on campus
By Kathleen Zhu, Copy Editor
Features
Culinary II's Behind the Scenes
By Michelle Jacob and Manya Sikka | October 15, 2024

Los Altos High School's Culinary II class teaches students the art of cooking and food preparation. Watch behind the scenes of students preparing to cater for the MVLA College Fair.

Senior Kelsey Nguyen is entering her second year as Green Team Co-President.
Meet Kelsey Nguyen, Green Team Co-President and environmental advocate
By Anna Roman, Staff Writer
Students work on translating Latin phrases while Latin teacher Krista Greksouk answers their questions.
AP Latin: A class and a community
By Marcus Gao, Staff Writer
A group of forensics students observing a crime scene as a part of a lab.
Forensics class turns classroom to courtroom
By Manya Sikka, Staff Writer
Sports
The Los Altos High School varsity girls volleyball team celebrates together after winning a point.
Scouting Report: Bumping Up the Talent
By MC Teixeira, Staff Writer | October 3, 2024

The Scouting Report is back with some hard stats. This edition focuses on Los Altos High School varsity girls volleyball, led by 13-year Head Coach Peter Kim, and includes a play-by-play of some of its...

Senior Sophia Costa and sophomore Evelyn Zhang jump to block a hit.
Varsity girls volleyball triumphs in Mountain View rivalry game
By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer
Doubles 1 player senior Tyra Bogan runs through a high-five line after announcing her match-up.
Varsity girls tennis defeats Cupertino in third game of the season
By Carolina Yi, Staff Writer
Connor Salita committed to Colorado College in August.
Connor Salita verbally commits to Colorado College soccer
By Lev Zeiger, Staff Writer
Arts & Culture
Members of the Slam Poetry Team at Nationals, which they qualified for by winning the 2023 Unified Poetry Slam. The dissolution of the Unified Poetry Slam Competition brought the team to a halt.
Future of LAHS slam poetry team remains uncertain
By Annabelle Lee and Jisoo Hur | October 2, 2024

For the past seven years, the Los Altos High School Slam Poetry Team has competed in the annual Unified Poetry Slam, a Bay Area competition for...

Volare rehearses for the upcoming Fall Festival.
Performing Arts Department set to host Fall Festival
By Sahana Srinivasan and Jisoo Hur
Chappell Roan opens for singer Fletcher in Vancouver.
Chappell Roan makes a supernova with her portrayal of lesbianism
By Sara Lahr, Senior Writer
Senior Julia Fung and Rose Madsen ’24 perform at a fundraising concert.
Carols for a Cause celebrates 5 years of singing
By Anna Roman, Staff Writer
Opinions
Students gather in remembrance of the people harmed in the 2018 Parkland High school shooting in Florida.
America, your school shootings need to stop
By Sara Lahr, Senior Writer | October 5, 2024
The subject of the graphic is an eye to signify awareness and consciousness. The multicolored iris represents the existence of the LGBTQ+ community, while the wisps of rainbow surrounding the eye show its increasing growth and acceptance in society.
Faye’s Expressway: Like the river
By Anonymous | October 5, 2024
Running against one another this November, nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris speak at rallies in hopes of strengthening their campaigns.
I’m not watching any more presidential debates, and you shouldn’t either
By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer | October 5, 2024
Editorial
The Talon's board candidate endorsements
The Talon's board candidate endorsements
October 5, 2024

Editor’s Note 10/17/24: A previous version of the editorial implied that CHAC had no replacement. It does, and the article has been edited...

The Talon’s 2024 second semester diversity audit
June 6, 2024
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
The subject of the graphic is an eye to signify awareness and consciousness. The multicolored iris represents the existence of the LGBTQ+ community, while the wisps of rainbow surrounding the eye show its increasing growth and acceptance in society.
Faye’s Expressway: Like the river
By Anonymous | October 5, 2024

“No person ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and they are not the same person,” ancient philosopher Heraclitus...

The subject of the graphic is an eye to signify awareness and consciousness. The multicolored iris represents the existence of the LGBTQ+ community, while the wisps of rainbow surrounding the eye show its increasing growth and acceptance in society.
Faye’s Expressway: In our own ways
September 17, 2024
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