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
Jolie Lu

Jolie Lu, Staff Writer

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Students eat and celebrate together at GSA’s third annual Pride Gala.

GSA’s Pride Gala brings color and community into the student union

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Participants of the Schoolwide Poetry Slam, senior Piper Chatwin and junior Isabel Malobrodsky, perform their poems onstage.

Poetry Club takes over school slam, prioritizing expression over competition

By Annabelle Lee and Jolie Lu
April 1, 2025
This graphic reflects the myth that Gen Z’s straight people are being “brainwashed” into queerness under forced labels.

Debunking the LGBTQ+ Indoctrination Myth

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
February 9, 2025
Sonny Malone stands in the center of the Muses.

Blue Broadway’s “Xanadu” in photos

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
January 30, 2025
ASB's Annual Holiday Faire in photos.

Photo essay: ASB hosts annual Holiday Faire

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
Avni and Jaya stand with an improv workshop sign at the Mountain View Teen Center. From 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., they introduced improvisational theater to a group of children.

Improv Club brings drama into the Teen Center

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Apple Product Executive Andy Narayanan answers questions from students during a Generative AI club meeting. He describes his experience working with generative AI as well as its impact across leading tech industries.

Gen AI Club hosts guest speaker series

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Group activity happening in typical improv club meetings.

Improv Club extends acting from stage to classroom

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
November 23, 2024
Senior Abhinav Kasturi stands at Food4All’s stand at the Los Altos downtown farmers market, before food collection.

Food4All mitigates food waste in the community

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Homecoming Court: Ella Liniger

Homecoming Court: Ella Liniger

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Once a teen indicates that they are a minor, there will be restrictions on sensitive content and account privacy settings.

Instagram’s “Teen Accounts” aim to provide protection for minors

By Jolie Lu, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
Teachers have been implementing more restrictive phone policies. Photo illustration of student phone in “phone jail” during class time.

New phone policy implemented in classrooms

By MC Teixeira and Jolie Lu
September 8, 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
Sophomore Sara Lahr waves a bubble wand in the air while other students socialize.

GSA hosts second annual pride gala

By Jolie Lu, Journalism One
June 2, 2024
The annual LAHS Color Run in photos

The annual LAHS Color Run in photos

By Jolie Lu and Anna Roman
May 4, 2024
Junior Anya Lin dribbles the ball down the field. This March, Anya announced her commitment to University of California San Diego for Division I soccer.

Junior Anya Lin commits to UC San Diego soccer

By Jolie Lu, Journalism One
April 22, 2024
Freshman Selya Sen dribbles the ball down the soccer pitch. Last winter, she was one of two freshmen who made the LAHS varsity team.

Selya Sen dribbles through varsity soccer season

By Jolie Lu, Journalism One
March 12, 2024
After their victory over Saratoga High School, the varsity girls soccer team honored eight seniors with flowers, tiaras and speeches.

Girls soccer celebrates senior night with 8–0 win over Saratoga

By Milan Grbovic and Jolie Lu
March 7, 2024
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