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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

Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Social Media Stars: The Dangers of Following False Idols

By Emma Van Geuns and Mayu Alten | October 24, 2017

For decades now, fame has been a relatively difficult goal to achieve. However, with the recent influx in the popularity of social media, it has become less of a matter of how hard you work, and more about...

Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Downtown Los Altos: Don’t Forget the Teenagers

By Javin Pombra, In-Depth Editor | October 24, 2017

On a Friday night, it’s common to see barren parking lots in downtown Los Altos. Quite frankly, it’s common any night. Los Altos has made it a mission to become a family-friendly town, but a large...

First Impressions: When do They Matter?

By Yalda Khodadad, Features Editor | October 24, 2017

If you knew me in seventh grade, you might notice that a lot of things have changed. I no longer have braces, I cut off ten inches of my hair, and my T-shirts are no longer emblazoned with smiling pandas...

Courtesy Rose William

Little Mozart: Providing music to those in need

By Madison Woo, Senior Writer | October 24, 2017

Students sang “Mary Had a Little Lamb” at the top of their lungs while clapping in unison to the rhythm of the song. Joined by their student teachers, seniors Rose and Ray William, the kids then...

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Pros of a Politically Correct Punchline

By Priya Dixit, Senior Writer | October 24, 2017

Amidst the chaos of contemporary politics, comedians are attempting to voice their opinions and establish a spectrum of perspectives on current events. A byproduct of this phenomenon is the trend of comedians...

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Overcoming Obstacles as a First Generation College Applicant

By Emily Meza-Perez, Senior Writer | October 24, 2017

Obstacles and challenges in life can be perceived in one of two ways: either you become overwhelmed and let them overpower your drive for success, or you become stronger and use these hardships as motivation....

Francesca Fallow

For the Miyaharas, school is a family experience

By Noelle Hanson and Zooey Nguyen | October 24, 2017

For many students, the most interaction their parents have with Los Altos High is dropping their children off on campus and attending counselor and teacher meetings. For the Miyahara family, seeing each...

Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Hold Celebrities Accountable: Stop Complicit Consumption

By Anisha Desai and Justin Yu | October 24, 2017

History is repeating itself with Harvey Weinstein’s recent scandal. Again, a successful Hollywood celebrity has stayed above the law for years. Victims’ testimonies are only now uncovering his acts...

Senior Cristal Acevedo Erostico works on a math problem in Essential Math Concepts. The individually paced course, designed to prepare students for the placement exams required by junior colleges, also incorporates lessons on resiliency and financial literacy into its curriculum. Katrina Arsky.

Approaching Math With Pragmatism: Review, Resiliency and Financial Literacy

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer | October 24, 2017

When math teacher Betty Yamasaki heard from junior college representatives that incoming college freshmen tested at a significantly lower level of math than they completed in high school, she started to...

ASB Organizes Fire Relief Drive

By Daniela Gloster, Staff Writer | October 23, 2017

Los Altos, Mountain View and Alta Vista High Schools are working together to collect supplies for people affected in the recent wildfires in Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma counties. The drive follows the...

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Transfer Policy From Los Altos to MVHS Proposed

By Daniela Gloster, Staff Writer | October 23, 2017

Superintendent Jeff Harding has proposed an intradistrict transfer policy that would open 78 slots to students who want to transfer from Los Altos to Mountain View High School to alleviate Los Altos’...

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Los Altos Hills Mayor Proposes ZIP Code Changes

By Emma Kwan, Senior Writer | October 23, 2017

Los Altos Hills Mayor Gary Waldeck has announced plans to change the ZIP codes of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills to match their city boundaries, and will propose the change at a joint City Council meeting...

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