The Talon

In an effort to normalize and encourage challenging conversation about inclusivity, the Associated Student Bodies (ASB) of LAHS and MVHS have teamed up to bring Candidly Speaking, a global program dedicated to having individuals open up about different cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds, to Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) students.

MVLA ASB to host Candidly Speaking event

By Emilie Enser | February 24, 2021

In an effort to normalize and encourage challenging conversation about inclusivity, the Associated Student Bodies (ASB) of LAHS and MVHS have teamed up to bring Candidly Speaking, a global program dedicated to having individuals open up about different cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds, to Mountain...

Because of the inundating deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Jones and his group of 10 friends took a well deserving trip to a resort in Lake Tahoe as the tantalizing fragrance of muddy snow and the appealing vibe of Tahoe came before the pandemic for John and his friends.

Skiing down the slopes and throwing the school year down the drain

By Marie Godderis and Anika Sikka

A New Orleans house is extravagantly decorated in honor of Mardi Gras. This year, people celebrated in varied ways due to COVID-19.

Carnival 2021, (mostly) COVID-19 style

By Emilie Enser

Freshman Maddy Randall (right) pushes ahead of Mountain View High School runners in the varsity girls race. She finished sixth in her race and 13th overall out of 111 varsity girls.

Cross country kicks off long-awaited season on campus

By Allan Feldman

Photo essay: Cross country returns to competition at home SCVAL meet

By Marie Godderis

Senior Navya Singhai hits a clean backhand slice in a doubles match against Lynbrook. The varsity girls tennis team won two out of their four singles matches and won all three of the doubles matches played, taking the victory with a final score of 5-2.

Sports are back: Varsity girls tennis and golf return to competitions

By Emilie Enser and Barrett Wong

News

Last Thursday, the College Board released updated guidelines regarding Advanced Placement testing for the 2020–21 school year in the form of three phases of administration.

College Board releases 2020–21 AP exam schedule

By Anika Sikka and Natalie Wei | February 10, 2021

Last Thursday, the College Board released updated guidelines regarding Advanced Placement testing for the 2020–21 school year in the form of three phases of administration. Prompted by the pandemic’s...

The Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) School District approved plans for a potential hybrid schedule during yesterday’s “study session,” marking the next phase of the District’s return to campus.

MVLA District approves proposed potential hybrid schedule

By Anika Sikka and Natalie Wei

The Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) School Board held a meeting on Monday, January 25, to present a possible hybrid return to the Los Altos High School campus.

Mountain View-Los Altos school district to implement a new hybrid plan

By Anika Sikka and Mira Sundar

Recently, Los Altos High School’s Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) implemented a new program: freshman, sophomore and junior support groups.

CHAC counseling implements freshman, sophomore and junior support groups

By Marie Godderis

On Tuesday, January 26, 238 juniors arrived on campus in staggered groups to take the optional Preliminary SAT.

PSATs draw hundreds of juniors back to campus, but in-person learning remains a distant goal

By Nathaniel Joffe

Opinions

After four years of Donald Trump’s ableist administration, President Joe Biden’s inauguration offers hope for an administration that will work with, respect and support the disabled community.

Biden’s inauguration is a sign of hope for an administration that supports disabled people

By Kathrina Welborn | January 25, 2021

The most impactful and emotional part of the inauguration ceremony for me wasn’t Lady Gaga’s rendition of the National Anthem, nor was it Vice President Kamala Harris swearing in or even President...

While Lifetime reality TV show Dance Moms seems like a stereotypical reality TV show in which moms fight unnecessarily over their children’s jazz dances, it has racist undertones that need to be addressed by Lifetime.

Racism: Living on the dance floor

By Anika Sikka

We are all racist, sexist, homophobic, ableist, etc. There is not one person on Earth that is free of prejudice.

Kulture a la Kaavya: Prejudice is inescapable. Also, it sucks.

By Kaavya Butaney

A scene from the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, as Trump supporters gather to protest the certification of the election results.

Opinion: The Capitol attack was preventable

By Matthew Kim, Guest Writer

Thrifting has become one of the most recommended and trendiest forms of shopping, as it helps restore our environment and our bank accounts. However, knowing thrift stores are oftentimes the only affordable option for lower-income families, staff writer Emilie Enser often feels guilty picking out items for herself.

The transition to thrifting: For better or worse?

By Emilie Enser

Features

Amidst limited social interaction, distance learning and rapidly changing safety regulations, children have been forced to adapt to their often irregular environments. After talking to experts and parents alike, The Talon has created a comprehensive guide to the social, emotional, and physical effects that the pandemic has had on the development of children of all ages.

Baby steps toward child development in a pandemic

By Parisa Larson, Lauren Morimoto, and Navya Singhai | February 8, 2021

For many children, playing with friends in the local park’s sandbox and perfecting pirouettes in their dance class has been replaced with countless hours spent staring into a screen. COVID-19 has forced...