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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

A whiteboard in the College and Career Center advising students on dates and times for the FAFSA.
What’s new in the 2025 FAFSA: A recap of key changes
By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer | May 13, 2025

As college approaches for the class of 2025, there’s been significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A cornerstone of the college financial aid process, these changes...

“Whoever controls the narrative controls the world”: Director Deborah Kampmeier speaks to LAHS Videography Club
“Whoever controls the narrative controls the world”: Director Deborah Kampmeier speaks to LAHS Videography Club
By Marcus Gao, Staff Writer | May 1, 2025

As part of Videography Club’s guest speaker series, nationally acclaimed film director Deborah Kampmeier spoke at its lunch meeting on March 31. Kampmeier, who directed films such as Star Trek: Picard...

Junior Derek Eltherington nails a pitch in the team’s 9–0 win against Gunn High School. The Eagles hope to match their success in a league game against Milpitas High School.
Eagles baseball soars past Gunn in blowout victory
By Oliver Elman, Journalism One | May 4, 2025

Cheers, high-fives, and laughter erupted as the Los Altos High School baseball team secured a decisive 9–0 victory over the Gunn High School Titans last Friday, April 18. After dropping a close 7–11...

Jazz Dance will perform its annual show this Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2.
Jazz Dance to perform annual show
By Anna Roman, Staff Writer | April 30, 2025

Tomorrow and on Friday, May 2, the Jazz Dance and Advanced Jazz Dance will take to the stage to perform its annual show. The program will perform...

Each banned book is a silenced voice.
Each banned book is a silenced voice.
By Anonymous | March 30, 2025
Point guard Steph Curry during a game against the Utah Jazz.
Hot Shot: Nobody wants to see the Warriors in the playoffs
By Lev Zeiger, Staff Writer | March 17, 2025
Scouting Report:  New season, fresh starts
Scouting Report: New season, fresh starts
By MC Teixeira, Staff Writer | March 13, 2025
We stand with the undocumented community
We stand with the undocumented community
By The Editorial Board | March 17, 2025

High school is difficult. For many of us, our lives revolve around constant questions. Will we get into our dream school? How should we resolve...

Each banned book is a silenced voice.
Each banned book is a silenced voice.
By Anonymous | March 30, 2025

I write about queer people like me because queer people like me exist. By telling my story, I want others to know they are not alone. This...

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