The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

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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
Katherine ONeal

Katherine O'Neal, Staff Writer

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Feldman’s Books is the last used bookstore in Downtown Menlo Park. Still exuding an old-timey charm and selling thousands of second-hand books to the community, Feldman’s is faced with possible closure during the pandemic.

Feldman’s Books: The literary oasis of Downtown Menlo Park

January 2, 2021
Each year during finals season, the district closes the Aeries grade book, meaning students can no longer check their grades. The district offers this as a way to mitigate student stress — but in reality it does the exact opposite.

Hiding grades on Aeries during finals is a band-aid on a gaping wound

December 22, 2020
Zendaya returns to play Rue in this special episode of Euphoria. The episode focuses on the power of conversation and connection.

‘Euphoria’’s special episode stands out from the rest of the season

December 18, 2020
Phoebe Bridgers holiday EP contains four covers of Christmas songs, reimagined in her signature melancholy style. The EP was met with an overwhelmingly positive response.

Phoebe Bridgers’s latest holiday album is the only thing getting me through December

December 18, 2020
Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) is an orphaned chess prodigy, who resorts to playing chess in her mind when she doesnt have access to a chess board. These hallucinations haunt Beth throughout her journey to become the best chess player in the world.

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ proves that chess isn’t as boring as it seems

December 18, 2020
Abby (Kristen Stewart) and Harper (Mackenzie Davis) play girlfriends in Happiest Season. The film is sweet, but ultimately misses the mark.

‘Happiest Season’ was (kind of) groundbreaking

December 18, 2020
Production company A24 is a breath of fresh air

Production company A24 is a breath of fresh air

December 8, 2020
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