The Talon

Varsity boys soccer lose to Mountain View on senior night
By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor | February 19, 2025
Letters to the community: Parking regulations at LAHS
By The Editorial Board | February 15, 2025
The parking restrictions ignored students. We need your help to reform them.
By Osvaldo Valenzuela, Theodore Peter, and Santiago Rangel Arteaga | February 14, 2025
Perdido en la traducción: la experiencia ELD
By Amelia Sun and Lev Zeiger | February 14, 2025
New vape detector installations address student vaping concerns in restrooms
By Kathleen Zhu, Copy Editor | February 14, 2025

News

From left to right: President Donald Trump at his recent inauguration, Israeli military during ground operations, the Palisades fires.

Column: An overview of major January news

By Krystal Zhu, Journalism One | February 14, 2025

Los Angeles in flames On January 7, the Eaton and Palisades fires — the most destructive fires in Southern California in history — devastated the Los Angeles area. Intense windstorms and a near-record-length...

A parking regulation sign stands at the intersection between Los Ninos Way and Jardin Drive. These signs, erected in December, have been the center of recent community-wide discussions about student parking — a long-time issue that’s finally come to a head.

Behind the controversial parking restrictions

By Aimee Ge and Michelle Jacob

Students in the ELD program can have many responsibilities beyond their academics. For example, some students may have to serve as translators for their parents or providers for their families.

Lost in Translation: The ELD Experience

By Amelia Sun and Lev Zeiger

LAHS’s annual winter dance, set to take place this Friday, February 7, will be called Neon Nights and will have a casual dress code.

LAHS annual winter dance rebranded to “Neon Nights”

By Anna Roman, Staff Writer

Features

Part of the break-in included the smashing of the right finance office window, which has remained boarded since.

How Aerie’s media day turned into a crime scene discovery

By Dorie Xie and Matilda Haney Foulds | February 13, 2025

Arriving on campus on Saturday, January 25, Aerie Yearbook Editors-in-Chief expected a typical sports media day. Instead, seniors Saira Naqvi, Alexanna Smith, and Erica Wilson discovered a break-in of...

A statue of the Alta Vista Aztec, the mascot of Alta Vista High School.

How Alta Vista High School Aztec embodies the spirit of the Aztecs

By Annabelle Lee and Tyler Elman

Robotics II preps for their upcoming competition season

By Michelle Jacob and Manya Sikka

LAHS water polo and swim coaches Katie and Seth Tasman make a great team, both in and out of the pool.

Seth and Katie Tasman: A coaching couple building a dream team

By Marcus Gao, Staff Writer

Sports

Juan Lopez Gonzalez (Eagle helmet) tackles on a South offensive drive from their own five-yard line to try to get the ball back for the North.

Senior Juan Lopez Gonzalez plays in All-Star football game

By Alanna Grier, Staff Writer | February 13, 2025

The Charlie Wedemeyer High School All-Star Game brings together the best senior football players in the Santa Clara Valley. This year, that roster included Los Altos’ own Juan Lopez Gonzalez, nominated...