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
Ethan Ruyack

Ethan Ruyack, Senior Writer

All content by Ethan Ruyack
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

Badminton – coach Michelle Nieda

By Ethan Ruyack
May 7, 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
At a time when every channel is reporting on coronavirus death counts, negative news seems to be at its peak. Instead of simply accepting this bad news, however, junior Zain Merchant was inspired by it to create Kindness Wins All, an app uplifting people across the world.

Helping kindness win over the world

By Ethan Ruyack, Senior Writer
April 10, 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
Jon Keeling: kickin' it back old school

Jon Keeling: kickin’ it back old school

By Ethan Ruyack, Senior Writer
December 17, 2019
Freshmen assist varsity girls volleyball

Freshmen assist varsity girls volleyball

By Ethan Ruyack and Kylie Akiyama
November 10, 2019

Walsh twins: going extreme on bike and board

By Ethan Ruyack and Tomoki Chien
November 4, 2019
Girls Volleyball says goodbye to seniors and their chance to beat Mountain View

Girls Volleyball says goodbye to seniors and their chance to beat Mountain View

By Ethan Ruyack
October 28, 2019
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
Electrician Eduardo Molina leans against a tree. Before moving to a new site, he worked on the electrical system of a new building at Los Altos.

Eduardo Molina: constructing his way through life

By Ethan Ruyack, Lucas Bricca, and Audrey Chang
May 28, 2019
Courtesy Katie Radcliffe

Riding to the top: Student Bikers at Los Altos

By Aaron Zaks and Ethan Ruyack
April 30, 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
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
T4 held their grand opening on Thursday, February 14 after several delays due to bad weather. This is the first boba tea shop and second beverage franchise to open a store in downtown Los Altos.

T4 holds grand opening in downtown Los Altos

By Ethan Ruyack and Barrett Wong
March 14, 2019
Emily Zhu

Juuling at Los Altos: a closer look

By Isabella Borkovic, Marie Godderis, and Emily Zhu
February 14, 2019

Wrestling

By Ethan Ruyack
February 8, 2019
GreenTown Los Altos' Water Quality Team started petitioning against the use of asphalt on November 16. The petition received over 150 signatures from local residents, but some supporters decided not to publicize their pledges on Change.org.

Los Altos City Council approves modified Street Shoulder Paving Policy

By Stella Huang and Ethan Ruyack
January 12, 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

Wrestling

By Ethan Ruyack, Senior Writer
December 11, 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

Former Mountain View Whisman School Board member enters MVLA School Board race

By Ethan Ruyack, Senior Writer
November 4, 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
The foundation for solar panels stand as parents pick up students at Almond Elementary. The panels are expected to decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 3.5 million pounds per year and account for 90 percent of the district's energy needs. Kylie Akiyama.

Solar Panel Construction Starts at LASD Schools

By Ethan Ruyack, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
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
Broken Box: From Script to Stage

Broken Box: From Script to Stage

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Ethan Ruyack
October 23, 2017

Style with Kyle: Hair is independence

By Isabella Borkovic, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Three scenarios generated by City Council and urban development consultant firm RRM Design through community feedback depict different levels of vibrancy. Graphic by Carissa Lee.

City Reveals Scenarios for Downtown Visioning

By Daphne Ih, Jocelyn Maeyama, and Ethan Ruyack
September 29, 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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