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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

Injustices in female hip-hop

By Tino Tugwete and Ian Tseng | November 14, 2017

Max Weirauch Remember way back in the day when you could shout, “WHO DAT, WHO DAT?” in the hallways, and someone would immediately respond with, “I-G-G-Y!” Now, if you randomly decide to bring...

Student Government

Student Government

November 14, 2017

Sophomore Alex Siesel works on the finances for his mom’s startup company, Bandalou Baby. Since its launch, Alex has taken on the role of Director of Operations.

Meet Bandalou Baby’s Director of Operations

By Alex Luna, Sports Editor | November 14, 2017

When he’s not running cross country and participating in ASB, you might catch sophomore Alex Siesel wearing a shirt with a baby panda on it and the company name “Bandalou Baby” written on the back....

Anne Schill

Opinion: Black on Black Crime: The Black Man’s Relationship With Dark-skinned Women

By Tino Tugwete, Senior Writer | November 13, 2017

When I was in the fifth grade, the one black boy in my grade (there may have been a few, but regardless) without any provocation said to a group of other kids, “I wouldn’t date Tino. She’s ugly.”...

Girls Water Polo Defeats Archbishop Mitty, Advances to CCS Championship

By Kristen Fan | November 10, 2017

The varsity girls water polo team this Tuesday defeated Archbishop Mitty during the CCS semifinals, earning their spot in the championships with a score of 16-9. With an overall record of 12-10 before...

Photo courtesy Karen Xia.

Associate Superintendent Sarraf to Retire

By Justin Yu, Staff Writer | January 11, 2017

After over 46 years with the MVLA School District, former Associate Superintendent Brigitte Sarraf retired from her position on December 31, 2016. Over her career, Sarraf has served the community as...

The Power in Political Music

The Power in Political Music

By Nathan Godderis, Staff Writer | November 28, 2016

Recently, Bob Dylan, one of the most influential names in music, won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his achievements in literature, songwriting  and storytelling. Dylan’s music was powerful not simply...

Art that takes us out of our comfort zone

Art that takes us out of our comfort zone

November 28, 2016

Elliott Smith's "Between the Bars" by Hanna Khosravi I first heard “Between the Bars” by one of my favorite musicians, Elliott Smith, my sophomore year of high school, and I was quickly startled...

Graphic by Anne Schill.

When filmmakers let technology become more than a tool

By Maddie Chu and Yolanda Spura | November 27, 2016

The earliest movies were grainy, black and white and under a minute long. As film became less of a novelty and evolved into a full-scale industry, movies began to incorporate the usage of more advanced...

Katie Klein

The music scene at Red Rock

By Miranda Li, Javin Pombra, and Booker Martin | November 27, 2016

Within Red Rock’s warm ruby walls, productivity and coffee are accompanied by music and burbling chitchat. Perched humbly on a bustling corner of Castro Street in downtown Mountain View, Red Rock Cafe...

Graphic by Anne Schill.

The Balancing Act of Art and STEM

By Emma Van Geuns, Staff Writer | November 27, 2016

In the tight knit community of the Silicon Valley, billion dollar companies like Google and Apple reign, forging the STEM industry as we see it in our modern world, pushing us toward a revolutionary future....

Michael Sieffert

Jordan Rosenberg: from actress to playwright

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer | November 27, 2016

Since the age of eight, theater has played a significant role in the life of senior Jordan Rosenberg. After focusing on acting for eight years, Jordan began to explore her interest in playwriting when...

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