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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

Sophomore Walter Guzman dribbles past a Spartan defender and attempts to push further into Spartan territory.

Varsity boys soccer lose to Mountain View on senior night

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor | February 19, 2025

Yesterday, on February 18, the varsity boys soccer team fell 1–0 against Mountain View High School on its senior night. This was the Eagle’s second loss to the Spartans during the league season.  “We...

Letters to the community: Parking regulations at LAHS

Letters to the community: Parking regulations at LAHS

By The Editorial Board | February 15, 2025

Following the expansion of restrictions, the parking issue has become contentious throughout the Los Altos community. We believe that the City Council, neighborhood residents, and students have failed...

A traffic jam after school on Jardin Drive following new restrictions.

The parking restrictions ignored students. We need your help to reform them.

One December morning, hundreds of Los Altos High School students drove to school mentally preparing for their finals. Yet, when they arrived, they found a greater cause for stress: dozens of “No Parking”...

Students in the ELD program can have many responsibilities beyond their academics. For example, some students may have to serve as translators for their parents or providers for their families.

Perdido en la traducción: la experiencia ELD

By Amelia Sun and Lev Zeiger | February 14, 2025

Introducción Venir a la escuela todos los días puede ser un desafío para cualquiera. Los horarios apretados, estar al tanto de las tareas y las altas expectativas a menudo nos abruman. Pero para 141...

Three out of six of the bathrooms at Los Altos High School currently have vape detectors installed.

New vape detector installations address student vaping concerns in restrooms

By Kathleen Zhu, Copy Editor | February 14, 2025

Since the start of second semester, vape detectors have been installed in half of Los Altos High School’s bathrooms. The administrators installed the sensors to support students who are addicted to vaping,...

 From left to right: President Donald Trump at his recent inauguration, Israeli military during ground operations, the Palisades fires.

Column: An overview of major January news

By Krystal Zhu, Journalism One | February 14, 2025

Los Angeles in flames On January 7, the Eaton and Palisades fires — the most destructive fires in Southern California in history —  devastated the Los Angeles area. Intense windstorms and a near-record-length...

A parking regulation sign stands at the intersection between Los Ninos Way and Jardin Drive. These signs, erected in December, have been the center of recent community-wide discussions about student parking — a long-time issue that’s finally come to a head.

Behind the controversial parking restrictions

By Aimee Ge and Michelle Jacob | February 14, 2025

In December, parking was restricted during school hours on several streets north of Los Altos High School, including Valencia Drive, Panchita Way, and Alicia Way. These restrictions, according to Los Altos...

Students in the ELD program can have many responsibilities beyond their academics. For example, some students may have to serve as translators for their parents or providers for their families.

Lost in Translation: The ELD Experience

By Amelia Sun and Lev Zeiger | February 13, 2025

Leer en español aquí Coming to school every day can be challenging for anyone. Packed schedules, staying on top of homework, and high expectations often overwhelm us. But for 141 of our fellow students,...

Part of the break-in included the smashing of the right finance office window, which has remained boarded since.

How Aerie’s media day turned into a crime scene discovery

By Dorie Xie and Matilda Haney Foulds | February 13, 2025

Arriving on campus on Saturday, January 25, Aerie Yearbook Editors-in-Chief expected a typical sports media day. Instead, seniors Saira Naqvi, Alexanna Smith, and Erica Wilson discovered a break-in of...

 Juan Lopez Gonzalez (Eagle helmet) tackles on a South offensive drive from their own five-yard line to try to get the ball back for the North.

Senior Juan Lopez Gonzalez plays in All-Star football game

By Alanna Grier, Staff Writer | February 13, 2025

The Charlie Wedemeyer High School All-Star Game brings together the best senior football players in the Santa Clara Valley. This year, that roster included Los Altos’ own Juan Lopez Gonzalez, nominated...

Senior Emmett Heath throws a pitch in his junior season playing for Los Altos. Emmett committed to play baseball in college for Pomona Pitzer College in December.

Senior Emmett Heath swings into Pitzer baseball commitment

By Matilda Haney Foulds, News Editor | February 13, 2025

When reflecting on his decade-long baseball career, senior Emmett Heath has one moment that shines through — and it isn’t his recent commitment to Pitzer College. It’s winning the Little League Championship...

From left to right, top to bottom; Ishika Anand, Ahaan Basu, Sara Dharmasanam, Brianna Garcia, Jungsoo Hahn, Rain Han, Diya Jain, Derek Kao, Stephanie Kunz, Ethan Lee, Kira Tierling, Zahra Mottaghian

An introduction to the contestants of the 12th annual Freshman Poetry Battle

By Annabelle Lee and Marcus Gao | February 13, 2025

Los Altos High School will have its 12th annual Freshman Poetry Battle this Friday during ACT in the Eagle Theater. The panel of judges consists of English teachers Arantxa Arriada and Caitlin Hannon,...

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