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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 varsity cheer team performs during the back-to-school assembly. The team works hard to represents the school both at various athletic events and cheer-specific competitions. Photo by Kunal Pandit.

Loud. Proud. Eagles.

By Tino Tugwete, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

Cheerleading is a sport that is often viewed from two extreme perspectives: it is seen as either extremely difficult or extremely easy. Cheerleaders are known as the group on the football field, off to...

Junior Tim Kang scales a bluff. Photo courtesy Tim Kang.

Rock Climbing Club Dares to Go Higher

By Alex Wong, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

While the world watched in awe as professional climber Alex Honnold scaled the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite in January, the experienced rock climbers at our school did not find the feat too far-fetched....

GAFE implementation update

GAFE implementation update

By Emily Terada, Senior Writer | September 29, 2015

This year, the school is implementing Google Apps For Education (GAFE), a cloud-based assignment and classroom management system. Along with the Bring Your Own Device program which began last year, it...

Photo by Francesca Fallow

Soaring Eagle: Eric Warmoth

By Anisha Desai, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

Sophomore Eric Warmoth has been playing water polo for years and practically grew up in the water. Over the course of six years, his after-school hobby has grown into a lifelong passion; Eric dedicates...

School cuts regular calculus section

By Rachel, Lu | September 29, 2015

This year, the school is offering one less section of regular calculus class than last year, leaving some students without a math class. Students who were not placed in a calculus class at Los Altos are...

A stream of boys runners jog in a competition. The cross country team has been stressing a team mentality this season. Photo Courtesy Brian Wang

Cross Country Comes Together for Success

By Jim Hollingworth, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

It is often hard to tell whether cross country is a team sport or an individual one. From an outside perspective, it looks solitary ― nobody runs attached to anyone else, and there’s no ball to pass...

Junior goalie Vishnu Ram stops a shot. The boys water polo team has done well to start the season, but is always looking to improve. Photo by Francesca Fallow

Boys Water Polo Starts on Strong Note

By Ben Zaeske, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

After losing five of last year’s starters to graduation, the varsity boys water polo team has its work cut out for them as they head into the new season. However, after successful preseason training...

Avi(ew) on Music: “I Don’t Go Outside”

By Avi Varghese, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

After Californian rapper Earl Sweatshirt’s notoriously out-of-control adolescence, the most unexpected element of his latest release, “I Don’t Like S---, I Don’t Go Outside,” is how much control...

Los Altos Turn Bar and Grill serves upscale American cuisine

Los Altos Turn Bar and Grill serves upscale American cuisine

By Emily Aoki, Features Editor | September 29, 2015

Turn Bar and Grill American Food 295 Main Street, Los Altos, CA Price Range: $$$ ★★★★☆ Upon entering through the dark wood double doors of Turn Bar and Grill, guests are greeted by servers...

Espress-o Yourself: Coffee Spread

“Espress-o” Yourself: Coffee Spread

By Spencer Dembner and Cole Hanson, News Editor and Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

Considering that 83% of American adults are coffee drinkers, it is surprising that its details are so frequently ignored. Most avid coffee drinkers don’t know where their morning latte came from, nor...

Netflix loses major blockbusters

Netflix loses major blockbusters

By Anisha Desai, Staff Writer | September 29, 2015

After September ends, users will no longer be able to stream major blockbusters such as “The Hunger Games,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” or “World War Z” on Netflix because it decided not to renew...

SoundCloud revolutionizes music

SoundCloud revolutionizes music

By Hanna Khosravi, Opinions Editor | September 29, 2015

When SoundCloud was founded in 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden by sound designer Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, the original concept was to create a platform where musicians could share their music with...

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