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
Isabella Borkovic

Isabella Borkovic, Web Managing Editor

All content by Isabella Borkovic
Los Altos High School graduate Kenan Moos, ’16, has battled with racism and discrimination in his community since childhood. As the organizer of the Friday, June 5 Los Altos Black Lives Matter protest, a leader in multiple activist organizations and an independent musician, Moos uses his voice to amplify those of fellow people of color, hoping that one day, they will all "live like kings and queens.”

“Live like kings and queens”: Kenan Moos empowers communities of color

By Navya Singhai and Isabella Borkovic
August 17, 2020
On Monday, June 1, a Los Altos graduate posted a Twitter thread allegedly showing current and former Los Altos students demonstrating what some have called a racist culture at school.

Twitter thread sparks controversy about racism at Los Altos

By Tomoki Chien, Cedric Chan, and Isabella Borkovic
June 13, 2020
The Talon debunks several popular myths that have been spread about the coronavirus pandemic.

Debunking COVID-19 myths

By Isabella Borkovic and Suzanne Guo
April 18, 2020
The Santa Clara County Health Department has issued a shelter-in-place order. Only "essential businesses" may operate.

Bay Area counties under “shelter in place” order

By Tomoki Chien, Cedric Chan, and Isabella Borkovic
March 16, 2020
Dogs of Los Altos

Dogs of Los Altos

By Isabella Borkovic, Ethan Ruyack, Kylie Akiyama, Katrina Arsky, Marie Godderis, and Emily McNally
February 11, 2020
This year, the College Board moved the Advanced Placement (AP) test registration deadline from March to November.

Early AP registration deserves a one

By Isabella Borkovic, Web Managing Editor
October 7, 2019
Isabella Borkovic hesitates to place her shoes on the dirty and wet bathroom floor.

No more stalling: fix the bathrooms

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
May 28, 2019
Courtesy LAHS FBLA

FBLA to shut down after ten years at Los Altos

By Isabella Borkovic and Marie Godderis
May 28, 2019
Los Altos' robotics team stands behind their robot, numbered 114, at the FIRST World Championship in Houston. This is their second time attending since the team was founded 22 years ago.

Robotics team reaches semifinals at Houston World Championship

By Isabella Borkovic and Stella Huang
April 23, 2019
Eaglestrike started a GoFundMe to raise money to send their team to the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas from April 17 to 20.

Robotics team to compete in World Championships

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
April 14, 2019
Emily Zhu

Juuling at Los Altos: a closer look

By Isabella Borkovic, Marie Godderis, and Emily Zhu
February 14, 2019
MVLA School Board voices support for stadium lights

MVLA School Board voices support for stadium lights

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
December 17, 2018
The detailed layout for the improved auxiliary gym, which will be located to the west of the existing girls' locker room. Courtesy Kramer Project Development Co., Quattrocchi Kwok Architects.

MVLA School Board receives updates on Facilities Master Plan regarding upcoming construction

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
November 18, 2018
California fires delay Los Altos sports

California fires delay Los Altos sports

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Keeping up with fall sports

Keeping up with fall sports

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
Varsity Boys Baseball's CCS Win is One for the Books

Varsity Boys Baseball’s CCS Win is One for the Books

By Isabella Borkovic, Sports Editor
June 8, 2018
Caterpillars invade Bay Area: We’ll survive, but the trees won’t

Caterpillars invade Bay Area: We’ll survive, but the trees won’t

By Isabella Borkovic and Ethan Ruyack
May 22, 2018
Recap: Dodgeball Tournament

Recap: Dodgeball Tournament

By Isabella Borkovic and Mayu Alten
May 4, 2018
Artists You Should Be Listening To In March

Artists You Should Be Listening To In March

By Isabella Borkovic, Mia Scher, and Cathy Wang
March 19, 2018
In the Footsteps of Former Head Coach Randy Jimenez, Wrestling Continues to Fight

In the Footsteps of Former Head Coach Randy Jimenez, Wrestling Continues to Fight

By Brian Huebner and Isabella Borkovic
February 12, 2018
Fast Fashion: A Trend to End

Fast Fashion: A Trend to End

By Savita Govind and Isabella Borkovic
December 13, 2017
Josue Martinez's artistic spin on parkour

Josue Martinez’s artistic spin on parkour

By Isabella Borkovic and Daphne Ih
December 11, 2017
The Benefits of Binge Watching

The Benefits of Binge Watching

By Isabella Borkovic, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Boys basketball shoots into new season

Boys basketball shoots into new season

By Isabella Borkovic, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Attendees at TeenzTalk's Teen Wellness Conference watch a talk by Chloe Sorensen and Annabelle Gardner titled "Storytelling for Change." At the conference, most teens were present to watch others' presentations — but many, including Walter Li (center,) doubled as speakers and panelists.

TeenzTalk Hosts Inaugural Wellness Conference

By Isabella Borkovic, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017

Style with Kyle: Hair is independence

By Isabella Borkovic, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017

Correcting Political Correctness

By Isabella Borkovic, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Daphne Ih

Shilpa Rao is Picking Up STEAM

By Cathy Wang and Isabella Borkovic
September 26, 2017
Courtesy Angela Price

College Counseling: Worth the Price

By Rachel Lu and Isabella Borkovic
September 26, 2017
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