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The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

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The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

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News
Mike Johnson was elected the new Speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, October 26.
Column: An overview of October News
By Paavo Lahdesmaki, Staff Writer | November 12, 2023

New Speaker of the House After three weeks without a Speaker, the House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson as the new Speaker on Wednesday, October 26. The Speaker’s role is to be the parliamentary...

LAHS athletic trainer Lucas Okuma and ESMT PR Director Krystal Zhu help an injured football player.
Giving students a taste of professional sports medicine
By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
The opioid overdose-reversing drug Narcan, a naloxone nasal spray, is now available for purchase without a prescription. Narcan boxes come with two, four-milligram sprays of naloxone.
Narcan available for over-the-counter purchase
By Ashley Tumacder, Staff Writer
Students demonstrate on the Los Altos High School campus in support of Israel (left) and in downtown Los Altos in support of Palestinian civilians (right).
Junior State of America Chapter Receives Threat over Israel-Hamas Panel
By Sahana Srinivasan, Staff Writer
Features
Grace Chang is the 2023-2024 Speech and Debate president. She started debate early on, carrying her passion for both the activity and the community with her through the years.
From competitor to companion: MVLA Speech and Debate President Grace Chang cultivates community
By Sahana Srinivasan and Tyler Elman | November 10, 2023

From a seventh grade novice debater to Mountain View-Los Altos Speech and Debate (MVLASD) club President, senior Grace Chang's journey as a leader has been nothing short of great. Six years ago, Grace...

Leah Guesman (left) and Sarah Smith (right) co-founded a college counseling company in 2020, in an effort to increase accessibility for lower income students.
LAHS Graduate founds college counseling company, raising over a million dollars
By Nayeon Kim and Rebekah Park
Homecoming Court: Hailey Knauss
Homecoming Court: Hailey Knauss
By Kathleen Zhu, Staff Writer
Homecoming Court: Channing Hautop
Homecoming Court: Channing Hautop
By Milan Grbovic, Senior Writer
Sports
NBA suspends Warriors player Draymond Green after altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves player
NBA suspends Warriors player Draymond Green after altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves player
By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer | November 17, 2023

The National Basketball Association (NBA) fined and suspended Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green for five games after putting Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a headlock during...

Senior Jasleen Sidhu poses for her official commitment picture for Air Force.
Jasleen Sidhu commits to Air Force for cross country and track
By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
Senior Noah Beedon throws a pass over a Woodside defender to junior Colton Caputo.
Varsity football secures league title in homecoming win over Woodside
By Matthew Diederich and Milan Grbovic
On Monday, October 30, the Los Altos High School varsity girls field hockey team lost 1–0 against the Leigh High School Longhorns in round one of CCS playoffs.
Varsity field hockey loses CCS game against Leigh High School, ranks sixth in league
By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer
Arts & Culture
Returning the scarf (Matilda’s Version): The Taylor Effect
Returning the scarf (Matilda’s Version): The Taylor Effect
By Matilda Haney Foulds, Staff Writer | November 27, 2023

Another touchdown for the Swifites! Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have sparked dating rumors, garnering huge media...

Broken Box students in dress rehearsal during tech week.
“The Hobbit”: the show that must go on
By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson
A painting by Taeva Wegbreit depicts a glowing hand pressed against a figure’s chest. NAHS hosted an art auction and exhibition Sunday, November 4.
National Art Honor Society hosts Art Auction and Exhibition
By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
Taylor Swift column: Returning the scarf (Matilda’s Version)
Taylor Swift column: Returning the scarf (Matilda’s Version)
By Matilda Haney Foulds, Staff Writer
Opinions
Golden State Warriors rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers. Jackson-Davis was drafted 57th overall by the Warriors in 2023.
Hot Shot: Why the Warriors’ roster changes will prove effective this season
By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer | November 16, 2023
A house in Gaza City hit by an Israeli missile in January 2023.
Guest Write: We must let tragedy unite, not divide: Ceasefire now
By Luca Ferrari, Guest Writer | November 14, 2023
Israeli defense system, Iron Dome, launching a missile to intercept an enemy rocket headed toward civilian areas.
Guest Write: Israel's 9/11 and the road to peace
By Tohar Markovich and Roy Ruppin | November 14, 2023
Editorial
ASB proposed new voting procedures—heres what The Talon thinks.
The pros and cons of ASB's new proposed voting procedures
By The Editorial Board | March 14, 2023

Los Altos High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB) proposed an amendment changing how class council and ASB leadership positions are elected...

Los Altos High School students need coherent leadership and student leadership groups on campus have the resources to provide such direction.
LAHS needs more from its student leaders. ASB and SCL are up to the task.
December 9, 2022
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 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
Columns
Golden State Warriors rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers. Jackson-Davis was drafted 57th overall by the Warriors in 2023.
Hot Shot: Why the Warriors’ roster changes will prove effective this season
By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer | November 16, 2023

For the past decade, the Golden State Warriors have maintained a streak of consistent victories, with four league championships under their belt....

Live, laugh, love high school: Falling in love with fall
Live, laugh, love high school: Falling in love with fall
November 13, 2023
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