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

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

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College Counseling: Worth the Price

By Rachel Lu and Isabella Borkovic | September 26, 2017

The beginning of the school year commences a four-month marathon for seniors — and for counselors as well. As the race to start and finish college applications begins, counselors receive an influx of...

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Grace Lilygren is the New Leslie Knope

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor | September 26, 2017

The only student working on creating a dog park in the city of Los Altos is junior Grace Lilygren. As a recently appointed commissioner for the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, Grace is believed...

ASBs Homecoming Changes: Courageous, Commendable

ASB’s Homecoming Changes: Courageous, Commendable

September 26, 2017

ASB is to be commended for modernizing the tradition of Homecoming. They’ve placed an emphasis on seniors’ on-campus contributions and taken away the titles “King” and “Queen” — two momentous...

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Jenny Delgado’s path to communication

By Emily Meza-Perez, Senior Writer | September 26, 2017

You’ll usually find senior Jenny Delgado with her fingers stained with various shades of paint — she finds it easiest to communicate ideas through art. The love for art comes from Jenny’s childhood,...

ASB Enacts Homecoming Court Changes

By Yalda Khodadad, Features Editor | September 24, 2017

ASB restructured Homecoming Court’s nomination and voting process this year to emphasize individuals’ on-campus contributions, and.to avoid the gender binary combined with the glorification of students...

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Morning Practice

By Julia Santos, Sports Editor | October 27, 2016

Here’s a quick introduction to me: I’m a junior, the Sports Editor of The Talon and I play water polo. That’s practically all you need to know because that’s all I really do. At 6:15 a.m. when...

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Leadership Class Promotes Wellness

By Maddie Chu, Staff Writer | October 16, 2016

As one of the nation’s top-performing high schools, Los Altos is home to hundreds of talented, diverse individuals. As a result, the increasingly broad spectrum of students promotes an inherent sense...

Nicolas Betancur’s Journey to Psychology

Nicolas Betancur’s Journey to Psychology

By Savita Govind and Javin Pombra | October 16, 2016

As mental health continues to pose a problem for millions of teenagers across the nation, school psychologist Nicolas Betancur hopes to help students at Los Altos during his first year by reaching out...

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Breaking the Mold: Clubs on Campus (Yoga)

By Anisha Desai, Senior Writer | October 16, 2016

It’s no secret: yoga, an ancient discipline dating back to the 5th Century, is seeing a resurgence. Yoga studios are plentiful, with multiple in Los Altos alone. But to experience its myriad benefits,...

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Breaking the Mold: Clubs on Campus (Outdoor Exploration)

By Ross Avery, Staff Writer | October 16, 2016

When seniors Angela Chen and Megana Bobba started the Outdoor Exploration Club, they had one main goal in mind: to provide a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere for its members. “We want it to be a fun...

Follow the Fun — Or the Money

Follow the Fun — Or the Money

By Booker Martin and Brian Huebner | October 16, 2016

Expensive Advertising, Cheap Product Reaching a worldwide revenue of nearly $100 billion, the games market continues to rise; it’s obvious why developers and publishers alike want a piece of the action....

How Shane Koyczan is Expanding Slam Poetry

How Shane Koyczan is Expanding Slam Poetry

By Madison Woo, Staff Writer | October 16, 2016

The room is filled with fragile silence. The stage is dim and bare while the audience waits in hushed anticipation. In an instant, the lights flash, shining on a single performer. He shifts to center himself...

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