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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

Varsity girls water polo huddle before their match against Palo Alto.

Girls water polo defeats Palo Alto in close overtime

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor | October 8, 2024

Last Thursday, October 3, the varsity girls water polo team triumphed over the Palo Alto High School Vikings in a nail-biting 12–10 overtime victory.  The first quarter was a slow start for Los Altos,...

Once a teen indicates that they are a minor, there will be restrictions on sensitive content and account privacy settings.

Instagram’s “Teen Accounts” aim to provide protection for minors

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer | October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, September 17, Instagram revealed changes in their privacy policy for those under 18: millions of accounts will be defaulted to private, notifications will be limited, and feed content will...

The WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) device at LAHS tennis courts. The device read 86.9°F, while the weather app read 97°F.

New CIF heat regulations interrupt school sports

By Shannon Chiang, Staff Writer | October 7, 2024

This fall, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) implemented new heat acclimatization policies that have limited LAHS sports practices and games. The policies introduced a new tool for measuring...

The first day the new multipurpose space opens to Los Altos High School, a building looking out into the pool.

The pool pavilion introduces new multipurpose space on campus

By Kathleen Zhu, Copy Editor | October 5, 2024

A new multipurpose space, referred to as the “pool pavilion”, opened to Los Altos High School on Tuesday, September 24. This space — located in the 500 west wing near the pool — can be divided...

Student competitors dive for the ball in ASB’s Spikeball tournament, attempting to stop it from hitting the ground.

ASB hits the mark with annual Spikeball tournament

By Alex Zuccaro and Michelle Jacob | October 5, 2024

Los Altos High School students dive to the ground, chasing around nets, and trash talking each other, which could only mean that it’s the Associated Student Body (ASB)’s annual Spikeball tournament.  146...

US History co-teachers Christa Wemmer and Stefaan Lodge helping students during a lecture.

LAHS doubles its number of co-teaching courses

By Tyler Elman and Annabelle Lee | October 5, 2024

Teachers and students have mixed feelings about Los Altos High School’s increase in co-teaching classes, the number having nearly doubled since last year. Co-teaching involves teachers splitting instruction...

Students gather in remembrance of the people harmed in the 2018 Parkland High school shooting in Florida.

America, your school shootings need to stop

By Sara Lahr, Senior Writer | October 5, 2024

America has to admit that we have a problem: extreme gun violence that has killed over 10,000 people in 2024 alone. The main issue isn’t exactly guns. It's the guns that are used — guns that were made...

The subject of the graphic is an eye to signify awareness and consciousness. The multicolored iris represents the existence of the LGBTQ+ community, while the wisps of rainbow surrounding the eye show its increasing growth and acceptance in society.

Faye’s Expressway: Like the river

By Anonymous | October 5, 2024

“No person ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and they are not the same person,” ancient philosopher Heraclitus said. Rivers. They are ever-moving and ever-changing....

Running against one another this November, nominees Donald Trump
and Kamala Harris speak at rallies in hopes of strengthening their campaigns.

I’m not watching any more presidential debates, and you shouldn’t either

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer | October 5, 2024

I can’t watch another presidential debate. It’s not because I disagree with some points the candidates made  — that’s perfectly normal. What isn’t normal is the lack of professionalism in...

Students speak out about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment.

In-Depth: Breaking our silence on sexual assault and harassment

By Matilda Haney Foulds and Sahana Srinivasan | October 4, 2024

Statement from Principal Tracey Runeare: Thank you to the Talon for giving me the opportunity to share with LAHS students how we address reports of harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence. LAHS...

The Los Altos High School varsity girls volleyball team celebrates together after winning a point.

Scouting Report: Bumping Up the Talent

By MC Teixeira, Staff Writer | October 3, 2024

The Scouting Report is back with some hard stats. This edition focuses on Los Altos High School varsity girls volleyball, led by 13-year Head Coach Peter Kim, and includes a play-by-play of some of its...

Senior Sophia Costa and sophomore Evelyn Zhang jump to block a hit.

Varsity girls volleyball triumphs in Mountain View rivalry game

By Alex Zuccaro, Staff Writer | October 2, 2024

Last Thursday, September 26, the Los Altos High School varsity girls volleyball team beat their rivals, the Mountain View High School Spartans, 3–2 in a dramatically close matchup. After kicking off...

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