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
Dorie Xie

Dorie Xie, Print Managing Editor

All content by Dorie Xie
Last month, Steve Howard joined the track and field team as an assistant coach, specializing in distance running. Howard was an anesthesiologist for more than 30 years before retiring in 2023 (left), and has remained an avid competitive runner since starting in high school (right).

Steve Howard brings decades of distance running experience to track team

By Dorie Xie, Print Managing Editor
April 18, 2025
Track and field runs senior day through wind and rain

Track and field runs senior day through wind and rain

By Dorie Xie, Print Managing Editor
April 14, 2025
Part of the break-in included the smashing of the right finance office window, which has remained boarded since.

How Aerie’s media day turned into a crime scene discovery

By Dorie Xie and Matilda Haney Foulds
February 13, 2025
From left to right: MVHS senior Myesha Phukan, former Oracle staff Hanna Olson ‘24, and junior Renuka Mungee worked on an in-depth article about sexual assault, which helped them earn the Courage award.

Students from Mountain View Oracle receive SPLC Courage Award

By Dorie Xie and Marcus Gao
December 14, 2024
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[Photo] In-Depth: Girls water polo wins league; to make a splash at CCS

By Janavi Ramde, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
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[Photo] In-Depth: Football touches down with new coach

By Alanna Grier, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
In-Depth: Cross country runs through hardships and success

In-Depth: Cross country runs through hardships and success

By Dorie Xie and Shannon Chiang
November 5, 2024
Homecoming Court: Boone Johnsen

Homecoming Court: Boone Johnsen

By Dorie Xie, Print Managing Editor
October 30, 2024
Henry swims breaststroke at a dual meet against Gunn High School.

Junior Henry Heit splashes into UC Santa Barbara commitment

By Dorie Xie and Jolie Lu
June 2, 2024
Freshman Maren Byrne (left) prepares to dive off the blocks for the De Anza League Championship in April 2024.

[Photo] Maren Bryne crowned CCS and state champion in high school swimming debut

By Alanna Grier and Maya Yatsko
May 21, 2024
From left to right: Almond Elementary School sixth graders Bailey Bordo, Maya Stern and Chloe Renz sit together outside Almond.

Almond Elementary students to premiere self-written and directed play

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
May 18, 2024
Senior Michaela Jones poses in University of San Diego gear. In late 2023, Michaela committed to USD for Division I rowing.

Michaela Jones sweeps into USD rowing commitment

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Los Altos High School, teach me to defend myself!

By Matilda Haney Foulds, Staff Writer
April 7, 2024
Junior Isaac Shang swims butterfly at the LAHS swim team's first official meet of the season against Lynbrook High School. The Eagles swept Lynbrook in all divisions, and many individuals and relays qualified for the upcoming CCS Championships in May.

[Photo] Swim team sweeps Lynbrook in its first meet of the season

By Alanna Grier and Maya Yatsko
March 27, 2024
Senior Abby Camp poses in Georgetown University gear. Last fall, she announced her commitment to Georgetown after rowing for only two years.

Abby Camp commits to Georgetown University rowing

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Sophomore Joanne Lin poses with her violin. She will make her soloist debut on March 16 playing the first movement of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with Golden State Youth Orchestra.

Violinist Joanne Lin to make soloist debut with GSYO

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Junior Armon Moghbel scaling a climbing wall at Movement Sunnyvale. The climbing club visits the rock climbing gym to allow its members to experience the sport and climb with friends.

[Photo] Climbing Club fosters climbing community at LAHS

By Oscar Johnson and Janavi Ramde
January 27, 2024
Senior Aidan Cuppett poses in University of California, Irvine gear. This fall, Aidan committed to UCI to play Division I volleyball.

Aidan Cuppett digs UCI volleyball commitment

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
December 2, 2023
Homecoming Court: Natalie Holm

Homecoming Court: Natalie Holm

By Ellie Ji and Dorie Xie
October 25, 2023
Homecoming Court: Nathaniel Guillory

Homecoming Court: Nathaniel Guillory

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Jacob Russo is the new head of the science department. Along with his Biology Honors class, Russo now teaches agriculture ecology.

Meet the New Science Department Head: Jacob Russo

By Dorie Xie and Sahana Srinivasan
October 9, 2023
A recap of top moments in womens sports in summer and fall 2023.

In-Depth: A recap of Women in Sports

By Dorie Xie, Carissa Lai, Matthew Diederich, Matilda Haney Foulds, Sahana Srinivasan, and Kathleen Zhu
October 9, 2023
Senior Kieran Harrison, representing the Los Altos High School varsity soccer team, shoots a goal during a home game.

Kieran Harrison commits to the University of Chicago for soccer

By Dorie Xie, Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
Junior Rohan Panchal and freshman Cyrus Ghaffari high-five after a doubles match.

LAHS varsity boys tennis team ends their season after CCS quarterfinals loss

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
May 31, 2023
Volare practices singing together during class. They are preparing for their Europe trip this summer where they will have multiple performances.

[Photo] A look into choir’s upcoming Europe trip

By Willow Tock, Journalism One
March 25, 2023
The Hidden Opponent (THO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for student-athlete mental health. THO has two representatives, known as Campus Captains, at Los Altos High School, juniors Maddy Randall and Sam Stein.

The Hidden Opponent: Combating the mental health stigma

By Ellie Ji and Dorie Xie
March 16, 2023
The JV girls basketball team had a successful winter season, recording 15–8 overall. This was a massive improvement from the 2021—2022 season, after they underwent a major coaching change, new freshman talent and most importantly, created and kept strong of team chemistry.

JV girls basketball: Community, chemistry and victory

By Dorie Xie and Ryan Bell
March 14, 2023
The Physical Education Department will be introducing a new class, Weightlifting, in the 2023–2024 school year. The class is open to students of all physical abilities and will focus on strength and agility training.

New physical education class introduces students to weightlifting

By Dorie Xie and Tyler Elman
March 14, 2023
The varsity girls basketball team poses with their artwork after practicing Japanese calligraphy after practice. This team bonding activity was hosted by junior Chihiro Niki and her mom, Chiharu Niki.

Chihiro Niki: connecting calligraphy, culture and composure

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
February 28, 2023
The varsity girls basketball team poses for a team picture as the CCS Division I runner-up.

Varsity girls basketball emerge as CCS Division I runner-up, heading to State playoffs

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
February 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.

[Photo] 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 varsity girls basketball team poses for a team picture with senior posters and decorations after their senior night victory.

Varsity girls basketball celebrates senior night with a close win against Lynbrook

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
February 8, 2023
With less than one minute left and up by 13 points, the varsity girls basketball team gathers during a timeout called by Monta Vista High School, confident for their victory.

Varsity girls basketball redeems rematch against Monta Vista

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
January 27, 2023
Senior Ellie Heit swims butterfly at the 2022 Futures Championships in Santa Clara, CA.

Senior Ellie Heit dives into UC Davis swim commitment

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
January 24, 2023
Math teacher Jillian Bellamy in her classroom. Bellamy has been doing cheer since high school and has kept it in her life since, continuing through college and becoming the assistant cheer coach at LAHS. Her warm and bubbly personality makes both her classroom and cheer practice a fun place to be.

Math teacher Jillian Bellamy: cheerleader in and out of the classroom

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
January 23, 2023
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