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Because of the inundating deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Jones and his group of 10 friends took a well deserving trip to a resort in Lake Tahoe as the tantalizing fragrance of muddy snow and the appealing vibe of Tahoe came before the pandemic for John and his friends.

Skiing down the slopes and throwing the school year down the drain

February 21, 2021
Last Thursday, the College Board released updated guidelines regarding Advanced Placement testing for the 2020–21 school year in the form of three phases of administration.

College Board releases 2020–21 AP exam schedule

February 10, 2021
Empty fields and courts are now a common sight due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents of Los Altos, it's the responsibility of our entire community to follow safety guidelines for a number of reasons — one being so that athletes can practice and play their sports after almost a year without competitions.

An open letter to Los Altos residents (from a frustrated athlete)

February 9, 2021
The Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) School District approved plans for a potential hybrid schedule during yesterday’s “study session,” marking the next phase of the District’s return to campus.

MVLA District approves proposed potential hybrid schedule

February 9, 2021
The Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) School Board held a meeting on Monday, January 25, to present a possible hybrid return to the Los Altos High School campus.

Mountain View-Los Altos school district to implement a new hybrid plan

February 8, 2021
While Lifetime reality TV show Dance Moms seems like a stereotypical reality TV show in which moms fight unnecessarily over their children’s jazz dances, it has racist undertones that need to be addressed by Lifetime.

Racism: Living on the dance floor

January 25, 2021
Washington D.C. updates: What's going on at Capitol Hill?

Washington D.C. updates: What’s going on at Capitol Hill?

January 6, 2021
We watched all of Harry Styles’s music videos so you don’t have to

We watched all of Harry Styles’s music videos so you don’t have to

December 19, 2020
While many American schools teach that Thanksgiving is a positive, wholesome holiday, it actually has a much darker history that involves indigenous genocide by the American colonizers.

The dark history behind Thanksgiving

December 13, 2020
Normally nested in the 700s (left) and 500s (right) wings on campus, Technology, Engineering and Design (TED) courses have acclimated to this school year’s virtual environment with innovative solutions stemming from teachers in the department. These typically hands-on and collaborative classes have been able to transition to a more limited at-home format with curricula focused on developing fundamental skills.

Reinventing TED classes during distance learning

December 7, 2020

Senior Margaret Capetz’s cookbook makes sustainability delicious

December 6, 2020
The Los Altos City Council voted to remove school resource officers from Los Altos High School.

City Council votes to remove SROs from Los Altos High

November 25, 2020

COVID-19 around the world

November 16, 2020
Floating in a world of uncertainty and insecurity can feel like being the imposter in Among Us for the very first time. My experience with impostor syndrome in water polo almost made me quit the sport, but I realized that the fun bus rides home and the banter between teammates, not just winning or losing, were at the heart of my athletic career.

You’re the impostor — water polo edition

November 8, 2020
Draco Malfoy leans over a sign welcoming you to Hogwarts as you shift realities. Recently, people all over the internet have been claiming to shift realities, sharing their stories with the world.

You’re a muggle, Harry!

November 8, 2020
Staff writer Anika Sikka gives her thoughts on how female politicians have been portrayed in the media and what should be done moving forward.

The media needs to do better in portraying female politicians

October 25, 2020
The Los Altos Police Task Force is charged with finding a solution to the presence of SROs at LAHS.

A look into the Los Altos Police Task Force

October 24, 2020
Tonight, Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in the final presidential debate.

An overview of the final presidential debate

October 22, 2020
Joe Biden and Donald Trump attended separate town halls in which they answered questions tonight, replacing the originally scheduled second presidential debate.

An overview of tonight’s presidential town halls

October 15, 2020
Compassion Week, an organization that aims to engage the Los Altos community in a week’s worth of volunteer opportunities, hosted a myriad of life changing events last week ranging from playhouse construction to community forums. Due to the pandemic, its opportunities have also expanded to include remote service projects that are tailored to volunteers of all ages and interests.

Spreading love and glitter during Compassion Week

October 12, 2020

‘Cuties’: Not so cute after all

September 28, 2020
STEM stress at LAHS

STEM stress at LAHS

September 28, 2020
JT Faraji calls to the crowd through his bullhorn. On Friday, September 25, protesters gathered in Menlo Park, reacting to the grand jury indictment in Breonna Taylor's case.

Menlo Park protesters march in reaction to Breonna Taylor indictment

September 25, 2020
The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs linked arms in a moment of silence for those killed by police brutality before their game on Thursday, September 10. The LAHS football team aims to show a similar act of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Texans and Chiefs — linking arms and sparking controversy

September 20, 2020
Five females robbed the Standard Liquor store in Downtown Los Altos.

Five rob Standard Liquor in Downtown Los Altos

September 18, 2020
CCMVHS held an open discussion to address the presence of SROs on MVLA campuses.

CCMVHS meeting: Community discusses SROs and their role on campus

September 17, 2020
The Talon interviewed students, staff, police, board members and school administrators to take a closer look at some of the problems that MVLA campuses face regarding racism, and possible alternatives to foster a more inclusive community for all students.

SROs and ethnic studies — a closer look

September 13, 2020
Downtown Los Altos appears deserted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has been treated as one of the biggest trends of 2020, and people not taking it seriously has led to a surge of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 isn’t over just because you’re over it

August 17, 2020

Golf: PGA

August 17, 2020
Today at 6 p.m., Los Altos leadership held a town hall to address concerns about the Los Altos Police Department.

Los Altos residents speak out against police in town hall meeting

July 28, 2020
Actors Serena Gaylord, Arya Nasikkar and Justin Reed act in Check Please!, Broken Box's last show of the year. Though the actors couldn't meet physically, the show was presented via Youtube.

Check Please!–a showstopper, almost stopped by COVID-19

June 17, 2020
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