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Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) and Aster Flores (Alexis Lemire) on their first “date.” “The Half of It,” directed by Los Altos alum Alice Wu is a sweet and clever rom-com that breathes life into the genre.

Los Altos Alum Alice Wu’s Film to Hit Netflix — but that’s not even “The Half of It”

April 30, 2020
Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) release a paper lantern on their first date together. “P.S. I Still Love You” was a lukewarm follow up to “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” as it fails to back up the chemistry of its leads with solid story.

“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”: Sweet but shallow

March 27, 2020
Assistant Principal Galen Rosenberg and school librarian Gordon Jack sit with Young Adult novelists Stacey Lee, Mitali Perkins, James Brandon and Nya Jade to discuss their award-winning titles and writing craft. The Q&A session was held on Tuesday, March 3, in the Eagle Theater.

A peek into the writer society: Writer’s Week Q&A

March 3, 2020
Art and Stem Funding

Art and Stem Funding

March 1, 2020
Call me by my name

Call me by my name

March 1, 2020
Under the direction of Bong Joon-Ho, “Parasite,” a Korean film, follows the unemployed Kim family as they slowly overtake the house staff (tutor, art teacher, driver, housekeeper) of the wealthy Park family.

“Parasite”: as good as everyone says

February 20, 2020
The album cover of Harry Styles' sophomore album,

“Fine Line” is… fine

February 20, 2020
High School Musical: Los Altos Edition

High School Musical: Los Altos Edition

February 11, 2020
Multiple departments collaborate to make props for musical

Multiple departments collaborate to make props for musical

February 7, 2020
'Tis the Season: Holiday flicks and drinks reviewed

‘Tis the Season: Holiday flicks and drinks reviewed

February 6, 2020
Elizabeth Barnett: singing her way to honor choir

Elizabeth Barnett: singing her way to honor choir

January 3, 2020
The Talon takes a look at the evolution of Homecoming over the last 65 years of Los Altos's history.

The history of Homecoming at Los Altos

October 25, 2019
Nicole Player Hurdles Her Way to Pomona College

Nicole Player Hurdles Her Way to Pomona College

October 15, 2019
Joker is no laughing matter

Joker is no laughing matter

October 15, 2019
“Avengers: Engame” is an action packed film grounded in emotional honesty that marks the end to over ten years of film. However, it fails to deliver a strong story and represent people of color.

“Avengers: Endgame:” just the beginning of the MCU

June 4, 2019

“Queer Eye”‘s New Season is Not Just for the Straight Guy

April 24, 2019

A Spotlight On Poetry

March 22, 2019
CHAC's got your back

CHAC’s got your back

February 9, 2019
Oscars 2019: The red flags in

Oscars 2019: The red flags in “Green Book”

February 8, 2019
Los Altos museum features Juana Briones

Los Altos museum features Juana Briones

December 16, 2018
From skeptic to stan: My journey with K-Pop

From skeptic to stan: My journey with K-Pop

October 11, 2018

“Crazy Rich Asians” is Crazy and Rich in Representation

September 18, 2018
Popular grades app removed from app store

Popular grades app removed from app store

May 22, 2018
The Infini(tea) on Infinity War

The Infini(tea) on Infinity War

May 22, 2018

Undiscovered Artists for April

May 1, 2018
Katrina Arsky

This Year’s Fresh(man) Poets

March 21, 2018
Artists You Should Be Listening To In March

Artists You Should Be Listening To In March

March 19, 2018
'Call Me By Your Name' is a Quiet Triumph

‘Call Me By Your Name’ is a Quiet Triumph

March 4, 2018
Senior Zosia Stafford works on a problem in Aerospace Engineering. Zosia credits her female STEM teachers for inspiring her to continue pursuing STEM, and hopes to inspire students too. Talon file photo.

Investigating the STEM Gender Gap

February 13, 2018
Our Picks for Best Picture

Our Picks for Best Picture

February 12, 2018
Courtesy Everett Henrie

Marching to the Beat of their own Drum (Corps)

December 12, 2017
The Upsides and “The Upside Down” sides

The Upsides and “The Upside Down” sides

November 21, 2017
Girls Water Polo continues to strengthen team

Girls Water Polo continues to strengthen team

October 23, 2017

Cathy Wang: From Cargo Pants to Cardigans

October 23, 2017
Daphne Ih

Shilpa Rao is Picking Up STEAM

September 26, 2017
Girls Water Polo Makes a Splash in First Game of the Season

Girls Water Polo Makes a Splash in First Game of the Season

August 30, 2017
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