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
Mayu Alten

Mayu Alten, Copy/Content Editor

Mayu Alten is a second-year staff member and Copy/Content Editor. She is currently a junior and covers the water polo beat.
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Varsity girls water polo defeated in CCS semi-finals

Varsity girls water polo defeated in CCS semi-finals

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis
November 14, 2019
During the third quarter, just after passing her defender, senior Silke Tuyls shoots the ball towards the cage. Willow Glen’s star goalie leaps up to block it.

Varsity girls water polo advances to CCS semi-finals

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis
November 10, 2019
Fall-owing Eagle Sports

Fall-owing Eagle Sports

By Cameron Cox, Ethank Ruyak, Allison Bricca, Elana Eisenberg, Emily McNally, Amid Najmi, Barrett Wong, Marie Godderis, Mayu Alten, and Parisa Larson
October 12, 2019
Girls water polo swims for the win

Girls water polo swims for the win

By Mayu Alten and Emily McNally
October 4, 2019
Boys Water Polo secures win against Spartans

Boys Water Polo secures win against Spartans

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis
September 26, 2019
Our watch is over: a “Game of Thrones” retrospective

Our watch is over: a “Game of Thrones” retrospective

By Mayu Alten and Ishaan Parmar
June 5, 2019
Spring Sports Brief

Spring Sports Brief

By Nikhita Boddu, Ethan Ruyack, Mayu Alten, Elli Lahdesmaki, Lucas Bricca, Marie Godderis, and Parisa Larson
April 30, 2019
Christa Wemmer: In it for the long run

Christa Wemmer: In it for the long run

By Mayu Alten and Elli Lahdesmaki
April 24, 2019
"How to Train Your Dragon" is a soaring repeat

“How to Train Your Dragon” is a soaring repeat

By Mayu Alten, Copy/Content Editor
March 18, 2019
Graphics by Emily Zhu

Out and Proud

By Mayu Alten and Nikhita Boddu
February 9, 2019

By Mayu Alten and Emily Aronovitz
December 21, 2018
Katrina Arsky

Cynthia Yee represents Los Altos at All-Star Game

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis
December 12, 2018
Girls water polo topples Mountain View for Division 1 CCS title

Girls water polo topples Mountain View for Division 1 CCS title

By Mayu Alten, Marie Godderis, and
November 13, 2018
Junior Olivia Cairns looks for a pass at the Eagles' game against rival Mountain View. The girls water polo team lost 7-12, and they face Mountain View again this Saturday for CCS Championships.

Girls water polo looks to win CCS once again

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis
November 7, 2018
Los Altos falls to Gunn in Homecoming Game

Los Altos falls to Gunn in Homecoming Game

By Mayu Alten and Anya Sharma
October 27, 2018
Coachella? More Like No-chella

Coachella? More Like No-chella

By Mayu Alten, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
'A Quiet Place': A Valiant First Try

‘A Quiet Place’: A Valiant First Try

By Mayu Alten, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
Recap: Dodgeball Tournament

Recap: Dodgeball Tournament

By Isabella Borkovic and Mayu Alten
May 4, 2018

Undiscovered Artists for April

By Danny Vesurai, Mia Scher, and Cathy Wang
May 1, 2018
Gymnastics: Reaching for the high bar together

Gymnastics: Reaching for the high bar together

By Danny Vesurai and Jocelyn Maeyama
April 24, 2018
The Road to Well-Being with Susana Herrera

The Road to Well-Being with Susana Herrera

By Danny Vesurai and Jocelyn Maeyama
April 24, 2018
'Isle of Dogs' Offers a Refreshing, Andersonian Experience but Perpetuates Stereotypes

‘Isle of Dogs’ Offers a Refreshing, Andersonian Experience but Perpetuates Stereotypes

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor
April 16, 2018
A Mountain View police officer watches over this morning's Diversity Assembly, which proceeded without incidence. Police increased their presence around Los Altos following a potential threat to the assembly. Kylie Akiyama.

Los Altos Remains Safe After Potential Threat to Diversity Assembly

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor
April 6, 2018
The library's flags are part of Los Altos' Diversity Week, which will culminate in the Diversity Assembly tomorrow. Los Altos police are investigating a potential threat to the assembly, which will go through as planned tomorrow with increased police presence.

Police Investigating Potential Threat to Diversity Assembly; Assembly to Continue With Increased Police Presence

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor
April 5, 2018
Review: "Love, Simon" is Necessary, Groundbreaking but Cliche

Review: “Love, Simon” is Necessary, Groundbreaking but Cliche

By Miranda Li, Danny Vesurai, and Jocelyn Maeyama
March 30, 2018
The MVLA School Board discusses raising the daily wage for substitutes to $180 from $152. The raise would help attract subs who are drawn to competing surrounding school districts, solving the shortage of subs. Alex Wong.

District Proposes Wage Hike for Substitutes

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor
March 26, 2018
Choreographers: Bopping to the Top

Choreographers: Bopping to the Top

By Alex Luna and Mayu Alten
March 21, 2018
'Lady Bird' Epitomizes the Coming-of-Age

‘Lady Bird’ Epitomizes the Coming-of-Age

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor
March 4, 2018
Our Extra Picks

Our Extra Picks

By Danny Vesurai and Mia Scher
March 4, 2018
'Black Panther': A Triumphant Global Introduction to Black Power

‘Black Panther’: A Triumphant Global Introduction to Black Power

By Noah Tesfaye and Danny Vesurai
February 15, 2018
Our Picks for Best Picture

Our Picks for Best Picture

By Danny Vesurai, Mia Scher, Cathy Wang, and Zach Murphy
February 12, 2018
Females on Feminism

Females on Feminism

By Mayu Alten, Daniela Gloster, Daphne Ih, and Kylie Akiyama
February 12, 2018
Danny Vesurai

Living by the Numbers: Mathletes on Campus

By Danny Vesurai and Justin Yu
December 12, 2017
Yuu Ishikawa: Serving and acing matches

Yuu Ishikawa: Serving and acing matches

By Mayu Alten, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Boys water polo ends historic season

Boys water polo ends historic season

By Mayu Alten, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Students will attend a three-day Intersession at the beginning of next semester, going to nine 90-minute blocks based on what grade they're in. Anne Schill.

School Plans Inaugural Three-day Intersession

By Emma Kwan and Mayu Alten
November 16, 2017
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Social Media Stars: The Dangers of Following False Idols

By Emma Van Geuns and Mayu Alten
October 24, 2017
Sean Scott

Mason Kennerly’s Road to Wrestling

By Anisha Desai and Mayu Alten
September 27, 2017
Kylie Akiyama

Andrew Rathjen: Drones, Ethics and Academics

By Julia Santos, Mayu Alten, and Jocelyn Maeyama
September 26, 2017
Kylie Akiyama

Grace Lilygren is the New Leslie Knope

By Danny Vesurai, News Editor
September 26, 2017

Student Physical Altercation Forces Administrative Intervention

By Yolanda Spura and Mayu Alten
August 29, 2017
Wonder Woman Fails Feminists

Wonder Woman Fails Feminists

By Mayu Alten, Staff Writer
August 16, 2017
Arjin Unlu

Mountain View’s Home for the Homeless

By Danny Vesurai and Noelle Hanson
August 15, 2017
Margarita Navarro celebrates at Capuchino High School’s Latino Senior Celebration, where she was given an award for her outstanding contributions as an assistant principal. She poses next to one of her former AVID students who gave the Keynote speech praising Navarro for her efforts toward aiding Spanish-speaking families. Next school year, Navarro will become the Associate Superintendent of Los Altos High School.

Margarita Navarro tackles inequality in schools

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
July 5, 2017
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[Photo] Los Altos Falls to Westmont in CCS Final

By Julia Santos, Sports Editor
May 29, 2017
Goodwill Hunter's senior Ahmad Washington , with teammate senior Max Higareda cheering him on in the background, gears up to throw against the Globo Gym Purple Cobras in the championship match.

Recap: Dodgeball’s Final Day

By Akhil Jakatdar, Julia Santos, Nathan Godderis, and Danny Vesurai
April 30, 2017
City Begins Community Engagement Process to Reshape Downtown

City Begins Community Engagement Process to Reshape Downtown

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Photo courtesy Vadim Kutsyy.

Regionals Win Catapults Robotics to New Level

By Danny Vesurai and Justin Yu
April 5, 2017

Shortcomings

By Javin Pombra and Danny Vesurai
March 25, 2017

Diversity and Policy in Los Altos

By Javin Pombra and Danny Vesurai
March 25, 2017
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Classroom Space: School Splits Weight Room, Rents Portable

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Owen MacKenzie Races to States

Owen MacKenzie Races to States

By Danny Vesurai and Priya Dixit
December 29, 2016
Photo courtesy J. Logan.

Los Altos Renews Fire Agreement with County

By Teddy Chmyz and Danny Vesurai
December 5, 2016
Graphic courtesy Jean Mordo, edited by Anne Schill

Airplane Noise: Committee Recommends New Flight Path

By Javin Pombra and Danny Vesurai
December 4, 2016
Michael Sieffert

Jordan Rosenberg: from actress to playwright

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
November 27, 2016

Community Efforts

By Alex Wong, Emily Meza-Perez, and Danny Vesurai
November 22, 2016
AVID students take a tour of the Adobe’s headquarters as part of the Four-Year Exploration program set up last year. Among other goals, expansion of the Exploration program is one of the MVLA School Board’s priorities this school year. Photo courtesy Keren Dawson-Bowman.

School Board Sets Direction for Future

By Maddie Chu, Sana Khader, Javin Pombra, and Danny Vesurai
November 21, 2016
Graphic courtesy Jean Mordo, edited by Anne Schill

Los Altos Residents Urge Change in Flight Path

By Javin Pombra and Danny Vesurai
November 12, 2016
Photo by Natalie Munguia

The Diving Duo: Evan and Trevor Labuda

By Danny Vesurai and Javin Pombra
October 26, 2016
Ashley Cai

There’s Nothing to Fear Except Fear-Mongering

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Senior Chris Carter meditates in Film Analysis while students color in zen coloring books and meditate around him. Film Analysis teacher Susana Herrera began the "mindful minutes" practice this year in an attempt to help her students cope better with stress. Photo by Michael Sieffert.

Mastering Mindfulness: Teachers Learn to Destress

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Local folk musician drops debut

Local folk musician drops debut

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
Photo by Michael Sieffert.

Downtown Sets Course for the Future

By Brian Huebner, Javin Pombra, and Danny Vesurai
September 27, 2016
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

With Growing Enrollment, Los Altos Looks to Classroom Space

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016

Feminism in Debate and Policy

By Javin Pombra and Danny Vesurai
August 22, 2016
Graphic by Miranda Li.

New Homework Policy Brings Mixed Reactions

By Danny Vesurai, Staff Writer
August 18, 2016
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