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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

Lead custodian David Chavez and custodian Adriana Bonilla ride around campus together on a golf cart, catching up on their days while heading to their next task.
More than maintenance: meet the crew behind campus upkeep
By Matilda Haney Foulds and MC Teixeira | April 23, 2025

Lee este artículo en español: https://lahstalon.org/la-columna-vertebral-de-la-escuela-conoce-al-equipo-de-mantenimiento-de-lahs/ The foundation of Los Altos High School is its dedicated maintenance...

A look into the cutting-edge research from the ASI classrooms
A look into the cutting-edge research from the ASI classrooms
By Jisoo Hur, Michelle Jacob, and Manya Sikka | April 23, 2025

Junior Avni Rajogopal wants to revolutionize AI in scientific research. As AI becomes more prevalent in science, she aims to improve its ability to collect information. Avni uses Retrieval-Augmented...

Carty takes the lead in a dual meet against Stanford.
Coach Carty: Hurdling to success
By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer | April 24, 2025

Hurdles Coach George Carty has been running since he could walk. His passion and dedication gave him life-changing opportunities, including winning an NCAA Championship with San José State University,...

The fairies for A Midsummer Night’s Dream are all glammed up on the stage.
Broken Box to bring “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to stage
By Sahana Srinivasan and Jisoo Hur | April 17, 2025

Broken Box’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream hits the stage from Thursday, April 17, to Saturday, April 19 with a student-led live...

Each banned book is a silenced voice.
Each banned book is a silenced voice.
By Anonymous | March 30, 2025
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
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...

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
Each banned book is a silenced voice.
Each banned book is a silenced voice.
By Anonymous | March 30, 2025

I write about queer people like me because queer people like me exist. By telling my story, I want others to know they are not alone. This...

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