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

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

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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

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

July 16, 2022
Nicolas Betancur to be new assistant principal

Nicolas Betancur to be new assistant principal

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

June 1, 2022
Rancho Day will honor Hispanic heritage in Los Altos.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 3, 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

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

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

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

November 15, 2021
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