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

Donate to Matilda Haney Fouldss GoFundMe to help Gregorio, the LAHS popsicle salesman, pay for an eye surgery.
Student creates GoFundMe to help popsicle salesman
By Stella Pruette, Journalism One | March 24, 2023

Los Altos High School popsicle salesman Gregorio has already lost his eyesight in one eye, and without immediate medical intervention, his other eye will likely meet the same fate. A GoFundMe has been...

Junior Angely Vargas with her friends Nasana Bajcharya and Evelyn Aguilar. Angely is an AVID student that has come to excel, particularly in STEM, despite obstacles thrown her way.
Angely Vargas: Leading a series of firsts
By Naomi Ichiriu, Rebekah Park, and Ashley Tumacder | March 9, 2023

Junior Angely Vargas is paving her path in life through a series of firsts: she will be the first person in her family to attend college, and is the first Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)...

Varsity badminton team captain junior Ben Xu stretches for another extraordinary defensive move.  Following two losses, the team defeats Santa Clara High School 30–0, recording 1–2 overall.
Varsity badminton team shows that hard work brings positive results
By Adam Alfi, Journalism One | March 20, 2023

Last week, the Los Altos High School varsity badminton team faced some tough opponents in their first two games of the season: the Fremont Firebirds and the Homestead Mustangs. However, after these losses,...

Volare practices singing together during class. They are preparing for their Europe trip this summer where they will have multiple performances.
A look into choir’s upcoming Europe trip
By Willow Tock, Journalism One | March 25, 2023

The Los Altos High School choir is used to traveling from the 600s wing to the quad across campus, but this summer they’ll expand their horizons...

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
Opinion: Unlabeling my gender journey
Opinion: Unlabeling my gender journey
February 26, 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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