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

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

The Talon

Protestors rally the streets, carrying signs in solidarity for their fellow writers and directors.
TV writers and producers go on strike, demanding better pay. When will this end and why is it still going?
By Janavi Ramde, Journalism One | June 5, 2023

On Monday, May 1, the Writer’s Guild of America’s (WGA) and the Director’s Guild of America’s (DGA) three-year deal expired, forcing them to create a new contract to replace it. However, dissatisfaction...

ASI members at the California Science & Engineering Fair.
ASI’s Journey to The California Science & Engineering Fair
By Noor Khan, Sydney Ikegami, and Dia Hemanth | May 30, 2023

The California Science & Engineering Fair is the final state-wide science fair of the school year for students in middle and high school. This year, five students from Los Altos High School’s Advanced...

Junior Rohan Panchal and freshman Cyrus Ghaffari high-five after a doubles match.
LAHS varsity boys tennis team ends their season after CCS quarterfinals loss
By Dorie Xie, Journalism One | May 31, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, the Los Altos High School varsity boys tennis team ended their 2023 spring season with a 3–4 loss against the Gunn High School Titans in the Central Coast Section (CCS) quarterfinals. Just...

Senior Anna Zhang performs a solo to the song “Blooming Season.”
Los Altos High School’s fashion week-themed dance showcase
By Willow Tock, Journalism One | May 30, 2023

Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, the Los Altos High School dance program put on its annual end-of-the-year showcase. The dancers strutted...

#StopWillow is yet another instance of #FakeSocialActivism
#StopWillow is yet another instance of #FakeSocialActivism
By Nayeon Kim, Staff Writer | April 1, 2023
Opinion: Blowing bubbles, or promoting violence?
Opinion: Blowing bubbles, or promoting violence?
By Ishaani Dhanotra, Staff Writer | March 2, 2023
Ellies Editions: Chinese New Year in review
Ellie's Editions: Chinese New Year in review
By Ellie Ji, Sports Editor | March 1, 2023
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...

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
Ellies Editions: Chinese New Year in review
Ellie's Editions: Chinese New Year in review
By Ellie Ji, Sports Editor | March 1, 2023

I have a confession: I don’t own any red clothing, I can’t use chopsticks and I never tolerate the spice of a sauce-coated pan fried fish....

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