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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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Audrey Zhu

Audrey Zhu, Opinions Editor

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Beginning next Monday, May 1, Los Altos High School will update its Wi-Fi network with the goal of ensuring greater security.

LAHS to update Wi-Fi protocol

By Audrey Zhu, Opinions Editor
April 25, 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
A student accesses their Google account through ClassLink, a new service for LAHS. This ensures multi-factor authentication, providing higher levels of safety, security and data integrity.

LAHS enables multi-factor authentication through ClassLink for all students

By Audrey Zhu, Opinions Editor
January 19, 2023
Opinion: The “bad blood” between Swifties and Ticketmaster all comes down to an unchecked monopoly

Opinion: The “bad blood” between Swifties and Ticketmaster all comes down to an unchecked monopoly

By Audrey Zhu, Opinions Editor
November 24, 2022
Dommy Hernandez Beltran: Homecoming Top 20

Dommy Hernandez Beltran: Homecoming Top 20

By Audrey Zhu, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2022
Watch out, anti critical race theorists are threatening our education

Watch out, anti critical race theorists are threatening our education

By Audrey Zhu, Opinions Editor
October 7, 2022
Popular Netflix original “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” stars an autistic lawyer who combats the various challenges that come with the stigmas of people with mental disorders in the workplace.

“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” receives mixed reviews on autism representation

By Naomi Ichiriu and Audrey Zhu
September 8, 2022
Varsity boys volleyball finished their season with a 3rd place league finish and reached the semifinals of the Central Coast Section playoffs. The team was also able to overcome adversity in a tough victory over Kings Academy.

Los Altos boys volleyball ends season with 3rd place in league

By Audrey Zhu, Staff Writer
May 29, 2022
As part of the Mountain View-Los Altos School District’s monthly thought exchange feedback survey, the MVLA community was sent a form gathering opinions on the bell schedule.

District releases results to survey regarding bell schedule changes

By Audrey Zhu
December 10, 2021
A sign that reads, Burn calories, not electricity, is posted near the stairs of the 600s building. This sign has caused a lot of controversy amongst students, and prompted some students to speak out in favor of its removal.

“Burn calories, take the stairs” sign causes controversy

By Audrey Zhu
December 3, 2021
Max Mercer, a mischievous and spoiled kid, sets up elaborate booby traps to defend his house. “Home Sweet Home Alone” completely misses the feel-good spirit of the original “Home Alone,” leaving viewers confused and in no mood to enjoy the holidays.

‘Home Sweet Home Alone’: Better stick to the original

By Audrey Zhu
November 27, 2021
Los Altos High School is set to produce its biannual production of Mamma Mia, following COVID-19 procedures and guidelines.

LAHS set to produce “Mamma Mia,” meeting pandemic safety guidelines

By Audrey Zhu
October 29, 2021
MVLA should issue a vaccine mandate for all in-person students – except those with a religious or medical exemption – to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Let’s end this pandemic and mandate vaccines in school

By Audrey Zhu, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
The Mountain View – Los Altos Board of Trustees voted unanimously to increase the frequency of homework free weekends in the 2021–22 school year. However, many MVLA staff members believe that an increase in homework free weekends alone isn’t enough to improve the well being of students, and that further steps need to be taken by the MVLA District.

Board votes to increase homework free weekends

By Mira Sundar and Audrey Zhu
September 19, 2021
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