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New Tutorial Center Coordinator Esmeralda Paredes sits at her desk as she supervises students.

New Tutorial Center Coordinator Esmeralda Paredes welcomes everyone with open arms

By Nayeon Kim and Audrey Tsai | September 20, 2022

Esmeralda Paredes, the new Los Altos High School tutorial center coordinator, started her tutoring career like the peer tutors she now works with — as a high school student. Paredes’s introduction...

Ellie's Editions: August 2022 Month in review

By Ellie Ji, Sports Editor

A photo of the new gender-neutral bathroom in the 600s wing. The gender-neutral bathroom in the 700s wings have been subject to racism and white supremacy which we will not stand for.

Editorial: A letter to the LAHS student body

By The Editorial Board

Sreyas stands as a flyer at a football game.

Sophomore Sreyas Kadiyala's journey with cheer

By Matthew Diederich, Staff Writer

News

This year, the Mountain View–Los Altos School District increased the price per AP exam by $11. Heres why.

Here's why AP exam prices increased this year

By Matthew Kim, News Editor | September 12, 2022

As AP exam registration opened last Friday, September 6, students were hit with an increase in prices — from $105 last year to $116 this year. The price increase reflects an increase in the overall...

Although the District has worked behind-the-scenes to improve the course selection process, it was still difficult for many students to finalize the schedules they wanted.

Didn't get the classes you wanted? Here's why.

By Nayeon Kim and Audrey Tsai

A recently converted gender-neutral bathroom in the 700s wing has created a range of concerns about racism and cleanliness.

Racist vandalism in the gender-neutral bathrooms raises concerns

By Matthew Kim, Anika Sikka, and Audrey Tsai

Today, the Associated Student Body announced this years potential Homecoming themes.

Homecoming theme choices announced

By Matthew Kim, News Editor

Features

Nicolas Betancur reflects on his switch from school psychologist to assistant principal and his plans for the school year.

Nicolas Betancur: From school psychologist to assistant principal

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor | August 8, 2022

Incoming Assistant Principal Nicolas Betancur is preparing for his new role at Los Altos High School the way most students prepare for a test: by studying. Betancur is training to take over the Assistant...

To be or not to be: Aldo Billingslea's advice for theater and beyond

By Noor Khan, Journalism One

Senior Lauren Brierly poses for an impromptu photo shoot with senior Simran Sood at the beach.

In Memory of Lauren Brierly (2004–2022)

By Rachel Rudyak, Print Managing Editor

Rishi Kumar, a Democratic candidate for the US House of Representatives, hopes to shake up Congress with Silicon Valley-style populism.

Rishi Kumar: Your neighborhood tech bro, running for Congress

By Matthew Kim

Sports

The Los Altos varsity team huddles for a cheer before the game starts. The Eagles scored a 3-0 win.

Los Altos girls volleyball teams score two wins against Terra Nova to start the season

By Ellie Ji, Sports Editor | September 1, 2022

Los Altos High School’s girls volleyball teams hosted the Terra Nova Tigers last week , marking the Eagles’ first game of the season. The junior varsity team won 2–0 while the varsity team dominated...