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

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

The Talon

Five Nights at Freddy’s animatronics Foxy, Chica, Freddy and Bonnie at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: A movie for the fans

By Ashley Tumacder, Staff Writer | January 4, 2024

With a devoted fan base and countless game theorists who have sought to unravel the untold lore of the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) video game series, the franchise’s near decade-long popularity...

Ashley Tumacder (left) and senior Rom Zuckerman (right) receive the Semper Fidelis Award from a Marine Corps Officer.

LAHS marching band students receive Marine Corps award

By Janavi Ramde, Staff Writer | December 19, 2023

On Sunday, November 19, the Los Altos High School Marching Band competed in the annual Western Band Association (WBA) Grand Championships in Sacramento, California. During the event, senior Rom Zuckerman...

Student-made Calculus posters, hung in Room 306

The potential of AP Precalculus, College Board’s newest AP math course

By Ashley Tumacder, Staff Writer | December 19, 2023

In May 2022, when College Board announced the introduction of AP Precalculus, the same question was asked: Why should students receive AP college credit for a course usually taken in high school? Precalculus...

Speech and Debate sells chocolate cookies with peppermint and candy canes.

Holiday Fair in Photos

By Nayeon Kim and Oscar Johnson | December 17, 2023

Last Friday, December 15, students gathered in the main gym at lunch to enjoy the Holiday Fair, hosted by Associated Student Body (ASB). 53 clubs participated, selling homemade treats, goodies and food.

In-Depth: Holiday Edition

In-Depth: Holiday Edition

Christmas and the holidays are celebrated differently in everyone’s homes, but the universal desire for comforting food remains. We asked Los Altos High School students to share foods they enjoy with...

From left to right: LSU Chief of Staff Leslie Cesareo, President Jocelyn Gatica Arellano and Vice President Sophia Diaz Lopez.

The outstanding trio leading the Latino Student Union

By Ivan Sandoval-Navarro, Staff Writer | December 8, 2023

At lunchtime, students crowd the Latino Student Union (LSU) booths, waiting in line to receive food – aguas frescas, tostadas de tinga and more. Students are drawn to the commotion of exciting music,...

Senior Hannah Poon, founder of small business Matchbox Nails.

Senior Hannah Poon’s creative outlet: Matchbox Nails

By Janavi Ramde and Rachel Wilson | December 8, 2023

Matchbox Nails, a self-run nail business established last year, caters to local high school students, offering customized designs at affordable prices. Los Altos High School senior Hannah Poon used her...

This November, senior Maddy Randall committed to Division I cross country and track at the University of California, Davis. For the past couple of years, Maddy has contributed to the varsity girls cross country teams success at CCS and state championships.

Maddy Randall commits to UC Davis running

By Alexandra Zuccaro, Journalism One | December 8, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, senior Maddy Randall joined the cross country team in hopes of staying in shape for soccer. Instead, she discovered a passion for running and a love for the cross-country...

Junior Kapil Jakatdar runs to beat a Menlo-Atherton defender to the ball during the second half of their game against Menlo-Atherton High School.

Varsity soccer loses season opener to Menlo-Atherton High School

By Matthew Diederich, Senior Writer | December 7, 2023

The Los Altos High School varsity boys soccer team lost their first game of the season 1–2 on Thursday, November 30 in a back-and-forth battle with Menlo-Atherton High School. The Eagles enter this...

George W. Bush, the President of the United States during the beginning of the War on Terror, and Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel.

Israel’s actions in Gaza echo U.S.’ post-9/11 mistakes

By Paavo Lahdesmaki, Staff Writer | December 7, 2023

In October, Israel was attacked by Hamas, stemming from tensions that began when Hamas won Gazan parliamentary elections in 2006. This act of terrorism initiated another violent conflict between Israel...

137 innocent people, including children, women and the elderly, are being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza at this very moment. Hamas has freed 108 hostages due to its negotiations with Israel.

Stand with Israel; stand with peace and humanity

By Adam Alfi, Staff Writer | December 7, 2023

On Saturday, October 7, the terrorist organization Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, slaughtering, raping and kidnapping innocent Israeli civilians, killing over 1400 people, and taking...

Taylor Swift Column: Returning the scarf (Matildas Version)

Taylor Swift Column: Returning the scarf (Matilda’s Version)

By Matilda Haney Foulds, Staff Writer | December 7, 2023

Big Reputation: Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-streamed global artist of the year, surpassing Bad Bunny’s three-year streak and reaching more than 26 billion streams. Swift and Travis...

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