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
Aimee Ge

Aimee Ge, Opinions Editor

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The data above, taken from a presentation by McKinney-Vento District Liaison Alba Garza, depicts the prevalence of homelessness across the three MVLA schools.

Homelessness is a real issue. Here’s what our district is doing about it.

By Amelia Sun and Aimee Ge
December 12, 2024
Homecoming Court: Ashley Tumacder

Homecoming Court: Ashley Tumacder

By Aimee Ge, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2024
On Friday, August 2, the Mountain View-Los Altos board received a notice that their current election system — at-large elections – was violating the California Voting Rights Act. According to the letter, it impeded upon minority voters’ ability to influence board elections.

MVLA to change from at-large to district election system in 2026 cycle

By Aimee Ge, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2024
The Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) announced merging with Pacific Clinics on Monday, July 1. The Mountain View-Los Altos board has recently released a plan outlining how they will replace CHAC’s services moving forward.

MVLA to change student mental health services provider

By Aimee Ge and Amelia Sun
September 5, 2024
The Sopranotes, a student-founded a cappella barbershop quartet, share their music with the community at local events. On Saturday, August 24, they performed at Party in the Park in San Carlos.

Meet the Sopranotes: singers and lifelong friends

By Aimee Ge, Opinions Editor
September 2, 2024
GSA students meet in a LAHS classroom.

LAHS queer culture through the years

By Anonymous and Aimee Ge
June 10, 2024
Karen Davis, engineer turned teacher, plays an integral role on campus. As both an experienced physics teacher and robotics co-advisor, she will be deeply missed by the student body after she retires.

Karen Davis: Looking back on two decades of science, robots and lemon bars

By Aimee Ge, Features Editor
May 25, 2024
Splash Zone: Senior Assassin 2024

Splash Zone: Senior Assassin 2024

By Noor Khan, Aimee Ge, Ashley Tumacder, and Matilda Haney Foulds
April 27, 2024
The Luminescence Bay Area Teen Film Festival, held last Friday, aims to give student filmmakers a platform to share their work.

Two LAHS student-made films nominated at local film festival

By Aimee Ge, Features Editor
March 14, 2024
The Los Altos High School Marching Band & Color Guard (MBCG) compete at the 2023 WBA Class Championships in Sacramento. Though it’s a costly activity, the recent policy passed aims to increase student accessibility.

Marching Band Color Guard no longer charges mandatory participation fee

By Aimee Ge, Features Editor
March 5, 2024
Sanjay Dave, 2024 Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) Board President.

Sanjay Dave elected as 2024 MVLA Board president

By Aimee Ge, Ashley Tumacder, and Amelia Sun
January 30, 2024
Homecoming Week Activities Recap

Homecoming Week Activities Recap

By Oscar Johnson, Aimee Ge, Carissa Lai, Paavo Lahdesmaki, Sahana Srinivasan, and Sara Lahr
November 9, 2023
Maddy Randall

Homecoming Court: Maddy Randall

By Aimee Ge, Features Editor
October 24, 2023
Families at the MVLA Board meeting on October 16 hold up signs in support of those affected by recent Hamas attacks, many of whom are friends or loved ones.

MVLA Board passes resolution endorsing Biden’s statements regarding Hamas

By Aimee Ge and Ashley Tumacder
October 18, 2023
Sophia Eckinger is the 2023-2024 season robotics captain, her welcoming personality and passion for success setting the team on a strong course this year.

Meet Sophia Eckinger, robotics whiz and leader extraordinaire

By Aimee Ge and Ashley Tumacder
October 9, 2023
Those who worked to introduce the 2023 Green Strides LAHS site visit, including both school administration and students, gather for a celebratory picture in honor of the event.

LAHS celebrated in 2023 Green Strides Tour

By Aimee Ge, Features Editor
October 5, 2023
Archana Venugopal, hired this year to teach freshman science at Los Altos High School, shows off her well-decorated classroom.

New arrivals: Biology teacher Venugopal, friend to all

By Ashley Tumacder and Aimee Ge
September 12, 2023
Chorale performing during an earlier concert in the year.

Choir ends the year with a unique finish

By Aimee Ge and Willow Tock
May 25, 2023
Broken Box members sit during a tech week rehearsal for their newest show, “The Continuum Tales.”

Photos of Broken Box tech nights for The Continuum Tales show dedication

By Aimee Ge and Rachel Wilson
May 14, 2023
The annual Film Festival features the best films produced by this year’s Film Analysis students.

Film Analysis showcases outstanding student films at the Film Festival

By Aimee Ge and Annabelle Lee
May 5, 2023
Paul Bäumer, played by Felix Kammerer, blankly stares into the distance, permanently scarred by the battlefield. This scene is one of many that, unlike other films, expose the deep carnage and brutality of warfare — “All Quiet on the Western Front” has received several Oscar nominations and awards, capturing the importance of accurate war representation.

All Quiet on the Western Front: A harsh wake-up call

By Aimee Ge, Journalism One
April 27, 2023
Isha smiles for the camera after performing at the three day All State Honor Choir concert, a state-wide audition-only music program.

Isha Chudasama brings choir together through Instagram

By Aimee Ge, Journalism One
March 25, 2023
Senior Flora Wang with her debate team at the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) tournament. Left to right: Sophia Zhang (MV '26), Jack Pereira (MV '23), Flora Wang (LA '23), Calista Way (MV '25), Kanishk Kondaka (LA '24), Aimee Ge (LA '25)

Flora Wang is the heart of the MVLA debate team

By Sahana Srinivasan and Aimee Ge
March 2, 2023
Eager faces meet smiling ones as choir members spend time selling Valentine’s serenades after school to an excited crowd.

Valentine’s Serenades: An Expression of Community

By Aimee Ge, Journalism One
February 21, 2023
Shakespeare comedy "As You Like it" pushes the boundaries of Broken Box and its student production to new heights with its unique premise and complex narrative.

“As You Like It”: A Shakespearean Show

By Aimee Ge and Willow Tock
February 1, 2023
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