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

Video: Male Body Image

By Noah Tesfaye, Videographer | March 6, 2018

Although it's rarely talked about, male body image plays an important role in many students' lives. Videographer Noah Tesfaye follows up on last year's opinions article about the stunted conversation...

Video: The Many Roles of the School Library

Video: The Many Roles of the School Library

By Nick Borda, Videographer | February 26, 2018

Librarian Gordon Jack discusses the ways the school library has evolved to fit students' needs — from a workspace for all kinds of creative projects to an everyday spot for research and relaxation. Video...

Senior Matt Eberle leaps up for a shot in Los Altos 44-35 win over Mountain View at yesterdays Senior Night game.

Boys Basketball Dunks On Mountain View in Senior Night Showdown

By Ian Tseng, Staff Writer | February 18, 2018

On the evening of Friday, February 16, a seemingly endless stream of students and family members filed into the gym to watch boys basketball’s last game of the regular season. As the players warmed up,...

Black Panther: A Triumphant Global Introduction to Black Power

‘Black Panther’: A Triumphant Global Introduction to Black Power

By Noah Tesfaye and Danny Vesurai | February 15, 2018

“Black Panther” marks a proud, ferocious and comprehensive cultural milestone. Like its lead characters, it pushes beyond the boundaries of what’s accepted in superhero movies and in Hollywood. As...

A Search for Meaning: Trick Flair Drip

A Search for Meaning: Trick Flair Drip

By Gialon Kasha, Guest Writer | February 15, 2018

The rapper Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, lives up to his namesake in one of his more recent songs, “Ric Flair Drip.” In it, he discusses how happiness stems from the practice of love and appreciation,...

Hack Club member Kung-Min Lin collaborated with Green Team members to make greenteam.lahs.club, shown above. Hack Club started a program, get.lahs.club, to offer clubs on campus free websites.

Hack Club Starts Website Building Program for Other Clubs

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer | February 13, 2018

The Hack Club implemented a new program, get.lahs.club, that provides free websites for clubs. Along with serving the school, the program will give Hack Club members opportunities to learn how to improve...

Broken Box Tech Crew Joins Onstage Cast

Broken Box Tech Crew Joins Onstage Cast

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer | February 7, 2018

  In Broken Box’s new drama, “The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners,” five new cast members will join the pre-existing onstage ensemble.  For the first time since Broken Box’s...

Video: Exploring Los Altos Coffee Culture

Video: Exploring Los Altos’ Coffee Culture

By Arjin Unlu, Noah Tesfaye, and Nicholas Borda | January 31, 2018

For many Los Altos students and staff, coffee drinking has become daily routine. It's necessary for many to stay awake and focused, but too much can also be harmful. Watch Talon videographers Noah Tesfaye,...

Kylie Akiyama.

Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Closed Due to Inappropriate Student Use

By Evelin Diego, Staff Writer | January 28, 2018

Administration closed the gender-neutral bathrooms located at the end of the 400 wing closest to the staff parking lot due to inappropriate student use. Students who need to use a gender-neutral bathroom...

Architect Mark Quattrochi gestures at a diagram of new Los Altos music facilities for the MVLA School Board at yesterdays school board meeting. The school board approved the Facilities Master Plan in a 5-0 vote after adding funds for new ensemble rooms and music storage to cost at most $1,045,000. Alex Wong.

Facilities Master Plan Finalized and Approved by School Board; Los Altos to Enlarge Music Facilities

By Isabella Borkovic, Ethan Ruyack, Staff Writers | January 23, 2018

The MVLA School Board yesterday unanimously approved the Facilities Master Plan following a recommendation by architects to add space for music facilities at Los Altos. The school board delayed voting...

Talon File Photo.

For Two and a Half Weeks, Los Altos Bells Have Been Two Minutes Early

By Noah Tesfaye, Videographer | January 22, 2018

For the past two and a half weeks, the Los Altos bell and clocks have been off by two minutes. The mistiming has prompted some student concern over increased tardies. Administration said they are aware...

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