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
Audrey Tsai

Audrey Tsai, Editor-in-Chief

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2024 Senior Column: Audrey Tsai

2024 Senior Column: Audrey Tsai

By Audrey Tsai, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2024
The MVHS 2023-2024 staff of The Oracle pose above. On Thursday, February 22, a lawsuit was filed against MVHS principal Kip Glazer and MVLASD. (Courtesy MVHS Oracle)

A look into MVHS journalists’ censorship lawsuit against the District

By Audrey Tsai and Matthew Kim
March 7, 2024
A photo of The Oracle's sexual harassment in-depth article, published in print. Student and teacher representatives of The Oracle sued the MVHS Principal Dr. Kip Glazer and the Mountain View–Los Altos School District yesterday over alleged censorship regarding The Oracle's sexual harassment coverage. (courtesy Myesha Phukan)

MVHS student journalists sue District over alleged censorship

By Audrey Tsai and Matthew Kim
February 23, 2024
The yearbook photo of the 2022–2023 Mountain View High School Oracle newspaper staff.

Editor and former adviser of MVHS newspaper threaten to sue over alleged censorship

By Audrey Tsai, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2023
Students host AAPI cultural festival

Students host AAPI cultural festival

By Audrey Tsai, Nayeon Kim, and Carissa Lai
August 12, 2023
This year's graduation speakers are Naidely Gonzalez-Herrera (left) and Austin Liu (right).

Meet the 2023 graduation speakers

By Audrey Tsai and Nayeon Kim
June 12, 2023
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States.

Human Rights Campaign declares national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ community

By Audrey Tsai and Sara Lahr
June 7, 2023

Opinion: Debate is a lesson in justice

By Audrey Tsai
March 30, 2023
Speech & Debate: the fight to end sexism is not over

Speech & Debate: the fight to end sexism is not over

By Audrey Zhu, Audrey Tsai, and Ishaani Dhanotra
March 30, 2023
The English Learners Development (ELD) mentors program hosted a lunch on Friday, November 4 to promote community and build connections, inviting students from the Associative Student Body (ASB) and Student Community Leaders (SCL).

Building community through the ELD mentor program

By Audrey Tsai and Nayeon Kim
March 27, 2023
Evelyn Wang, played by Michelle Yeoh, places a symbolic third eye on her forehead in the form of a googly eye. The recent success of “Everything Everywhere All At Once” at the Oscars shows the growing demand for genuine representation and how films centered around Asian cultures deserve their place in mainstream Hollywood.

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” sets new standards for Asian representation

By Audrey Tsai and Ishaani Dhanotra
March 27, 2023
This photo shows a couple books written by Colleen Hoover. Her "romance" books rose to popularity, however, the love stories romanticizes misogynistic themes and toxic behavior.

Opinion: I read Colleen Hoover’s books so you don’t have to (and you shouldn’t)

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
February 26, 2023
The town section of the new exhibit is complete with a moving train diorama and multiple interactive screens with animated maps of the town. It is one of many sections at Los Altos History Museum's new exhibition, opening this week, promising to add a modern touch to portrayals of Los Altos's diverse history.

New Los Altos History Museum exhibit brings a modern twist to history

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
February 6, 2023
Flowers are laid outside the dance studio where the Monterey Park shooting occurred as a memorial to the deceased. This was one of seven mass shootings that took place in California this month.

California had seven mass shootings this month

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
February 2, 2023
Feed Me Fridays are hosted by the LAHS fourth period culinary class, where meals are made by culinary students and sold to teachers. The event has quickly become a cherished tradition since it's introduction this September.

Feed Me Fridays: a lunchtime treat for teachers

By Audrey Tsai and Naomi Ichiriu
January 18, 2023
Los Altos High School juniors Hazel Castaneda-López, Melissa Gabriel Villalba, Esperansa Kulyger Ruiz, Díana Flores Leiva, and Ángel Oregón stand on a beach in St. Croix. After winning the local Young Entrepreneurz Solutions (YES) Competition, they went to St. Croix to present their project at the national level.

AVID students compete at St. Croix and turn trash into jewelry

By Nayeon Kim and Audrey Tsai
December 11, 2022
Junior Sophia Kurisu dribbles a soccer ball across the field during a game for the Mountain View-Los Altos soccer team. Last summer, Sophia joined the NorCal Premier team, which won the Gothia Cup U-17 division.

Sophia Kurisu on how to love the game

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
November 17, 2022
Rodrigo Sepulveda Sagaseta: Homecoming Top 20

Rodrigo Sepulveda Sagaseta: Homecoming Top 20

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
October 24, 2022
Marvel: The past, present and future

Marvel: The past, present and future

By Mira Sundar, Matthew Kim, Audrey Tsai, and Nayeon Kim
October 6, 2022
A photo of the sexual harassment posters distributed to teachers this year. The District updated its Title IX sexual harassment policy this year, including creating a team specifically dedicated to handling Title IX harassment cases.

School District updates Title IX sexual harassment policies

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
October 6, 2022
New Tutorial Center Coordinator Esmeralda Paredes sits at her desk as she supervises students.

New Tutorial Center Coordinator Esmeralda Paredes welcomes everyone with open arms

By Nayeon Kim and Audrey Tsai
September 20, 2022
Although the District has worked behind-the-scenes to improve the course selection process, it was still difficult for many students to finalize the schedules they wanted.

Didn’t get the classes you wanted? Here’s why.

By Nayeon Kim and Audrey Tsai
September 12, 2022
A recently converted gender-neutral bathroom in the 700s wing has created a range of concerns about racism and cleanliness.

Racist vandalism in the gender-neutral bathrooms raises concerns

By Matthew Kim, Anika Sikka, and Audrey Tsai
September 7, 2022
Bill Nye speaks to the camera with other survivors of the apocalypse seated around him. "The End is Nye," stars Bill Nye as he walks the audience through six different apocalypses, and is streaming on Peacock.

“The End is Nye,” but it doesn’t have to be

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
September 7, 2022
Nicolas Betancur reflects on his switch from school psychologist to assistant principal and his plans for the school year.

Nicolas Betancur: From school psychologist to assistant principal

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
August 8, 2022
The nine justices are seated on a torn American flag in front of the cracked Supreme Court building. The recent overturn of Roe v. Wade has revealed a deep seated flaw in our democracy, the judicial branch of our government holds too much power.

The undemocratic third of our democracy

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
July 16, 2022
Nicolas Betancur to be new assistant principal

Nicolas Betancur to be new assistant principal

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
June 24, 2022
The Los Altos History Museum is decorated with interactive stations and performances for Rancho Day: Horsemanship in the Hills. The event was designed to inform visitors about the rich history of Los Altos and its cultural background.

Rancho Day: Celebrating the rich heritage of Los Altos

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
June 1, 2022
Rancho Day will honor Hispanic heritage in Los Altos.

Rancho Day: Honoring Hispanic heritage at the Los Altos History Museum

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
May 27, 2022
Sophomore Lexine Flores walks off campus with other students in protest against anti-abortion policies. She holds a sign reading, “My body is not your political battleground.”

LAHS students walk out in protest of abortion restrictions

By Matthew Kim, Rebekah Park, and Audrey Tsai
May 27, 2022
Harry Styles' new album cover features him standing on the roof of a room in his house. His music was a disappointment with shallow and hollow lyrics with generic music and vocals.

“Harry’s House” is falling down

By Ellie Ji and Audrey Tsai
May 24, 2022
Marvel Studios satisfies fans and expands its horizons with “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”: a Marvel fan’s guide to unhealthy coping

By Audrey Tsai
May 24, 2022
Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) lead the team of wizards in their quest to defeat Grindelwald (Madds Mikkelsen). "Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore" rose in popularity among audiences with a collaboration of a beloved story and majestic animation.

“Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore” is a thoughtfully created, cinematic beauty

By Audrey Tsai and Rebekah Park
May 16, 2022
After meeting for the annual review of data, the Mountain View–Los Altos Board of Education clarified its general intervention plan to pursue equity in the District. This included addressing the uneven number of Latino students in special education.

District works to solve disparities revealed in the annual review of data

By Audrey Tsai and Dia Hemanth
May 2, 2022
The Grammys are tomorrow, and awards will be announced. Here’s who we think will win, and who truly deserves recognition.

Grammys 2022: Who will win and who actually should

By Matthew Kim, Audrey Tsai, and Ellie Ji
April 2, 2022
A new English language development program at Los Altos High School will provide support for English learner students.

New English language development program to be implemented at LAHS

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
April 2, 2022
The Tutorial Center has made many changes to its programs, hoping to increase the scope of students reached.

Tutorial Center modernizes old system

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
February 14, 2022
The College Board announced that the SAT and PSAT will be going fully digital in 2024

SAT and PSAT to go fully digital

By Audrey Tsai, Journalism One
January 26, 2022
Linden Tree co-owners Flo Grosskurth and Chris Saccheri had a tough task ahead of them when the pandemic hit just months after they purchased the bookstore located in downtown Los Altos to save it from closure. Since then, their innovative strategies and strong connections to the community have helped the store continue to prosper.

Linden Tree thrives through the pandemic with community support

By Audrey Tsai
November 15, 2021
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