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

The Talon

BQ: What is your favorite 2016 trend?

By Manny Contreras, Ferran De Witt, and Camille Wurtz | April 16, 2026

A decade after the cultural phenomenon that was 2016, Talon reporters Manny Contreras and Ferran De Witt interview students on their favorite throwback trends.

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About the Contributors
Manny Contreras
Manny Contreras, Staff Writer
Ferran De Witt
Ferran De Witt, Staff Writer
Camille Wurtz
Camille Wurtz, New Media Lit Editor-in-Chief