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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

This school year’s freshman class council representatives
Freshman class council to have five representatives
By Michelle Jacob, Staff Writer | October 15, 2024

Los Altos High School’s freshman class council changed from dedicated positions to representatives this school year, removing yearlong positions for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and...

Dixie the Tiny Dog rocks sunglasses because "Future So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades." Dixie passed away on Saturday, October 19th.
Dixie the Tiny Dog, beloved puppy friend to all, passes away
By Julie Corzine, Guest Writer and Dog Lover | November 5, 2024

Dear Friends, I come to you with a broken heart, yet one that carries a lightness and sense of peace. Dixie the Tiny Dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge Saturday, October 19, just before sunset, when Mother...

Captain senior Tyra Bogan serves in a rematch against Palo Alto High School
In-Depth: Varsity girls tennis aims to win it all
By Carolina Yi, Staff Writer | November 5, 2024

With their victory over the Lynbrook High School Vikings on Tuesday, October 29, the Eagles pulled through and took first in the league, moving on to CCS.   During Head Coach Hung Nguyen’s tenure...

After a disappointing season last year, the Warriors will turn things around this year
Hot Shot: The Golden State Warriors are going to be elite this season
By Lev Zeiger, Staff Writer | October 31, 2024
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
Kamala Harris is no stranger to the spotlight. Starting as a San Francisco District Attorney, she became the Attorney General of California in 2011, then rose to be a California Senator in 2017 before becoming Vice President in 2021.
Editorial: Harris for President
By The Editorial Board | November 5, 2024

Normally, The Talon would not endorse a Presidential candidate, especially when our area will overwhelmingly vote for one candidate over the...

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 17, 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
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...

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