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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
Kristen Fan

Kristen Fan, Print Managing Editor

All content by Kristen Fan
Mitch Emhoff (Matt Damon), along with many others, attempt to cross the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, only to be forced by the National Guard to turn around and go back into quarantine. “Contagion” holds many parallels to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and offers lessons we can learn from.

Contagion or COVID-19?

By Mia Scher, Senior Writer
March 20, 2020
Column: Great egg-spectations

Column: Great egg-spectations

By Mia Scher, Senior Writer
December 16, 2019
Sophomore Kaia Flores runs the ball down the field in a game the sophomores did not deserve to be in. Unfortunately, we do not have any pictures of the sophomore versus senior game because the photographers were too stunned by the incompetence of the sophomores.

Flag football: Senior girls break their winning streak

By Mia Scher
November 26, 2019
The Talon takes a look at the evolution of Homecoming over the last 65 years of Los Altos's history.

The history of Homecoming at Los Altos

By Mia Scher and Cathy Wang
October 25, 2019
ASB removes gender-based homecoming dress code

ASB removes gender-based homecoming dress code

By Mia Scher
October 12, 2019

Brand over brain

By Mia Scher, Business Manager
April 3, 2019

The Art of Skincare

By Mia Scher and Sua Kim
March 18, 2019
Puff, Puff...Pass

Puff, Puff…Pass

By Mia Scher and Emily Zhu
February 8, 2019
The dog days are almost over

The dog days are almost over

By Mia Scher, Business Manager
December 16, 2018
Pictured is a customized macaroni and cheese with short ribs from a San Francisco MAC’D. Courtesy Antony Bello

Talon Testers to San Francisco Restaurant Industry

By Daniela Gloster, Mia Scher, and Greg Corn
October 7, 2018
Opinion: Can I still call myself a Feminist if I don't think Judge Persky should be recalled?

Opinion: Can I still call myself a Feminist if I don’t think Judge Persky should be recalled?

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
June 2, 2018
Teens and politics: Care to be aware

Teens and politics: Care to be aware

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
MVLA trustee's comment meets criticism

MVLA trustee’s comment meets criticism

By Daphne Ih and Kristen Fan
May 22, 2018
Los Altos Wins National MathWorks Competition & $20,000

Los Altos Wins National MathWorks Competition & $20,000

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
May 5, 2018

Undiscovered Artists for April

By Danny Vesurai, Mia Scher, and Cathy Wang
May 1, 2018
The numbers of students using Los Altos' mental health services from August 14, 2017, to March 16 are shown above, data by Clinical Services Coordinator Susan Flatmo. After implementing the referral process two years ago, the district's clinical services team has noticed a significant increase in referrals. Max Weirauch.

Mental Health, Wellness Resources On Campus Expand

By Madison Woo and Jocelyn Maeyama
April 24, 2018
The math modeling team that qualified as finalists to present their solution in New York City consisted of seniors Ryan Huang, Michael Vronsky, Daniel Wang, Justin Yu and Joanna Yuan. After a year of practice competitions and club meetings, the team improved their synergy and learned to better delegate tasks. Courtesy Carol Evans.

Math Modeling Team Advances to New York City

By Rachel Lu and Kristen Fan
April 24, 2018
Team members junior Nick Borda (bottom left) and senior Drake Moore (center left) work on the elevator system after a malfunction on the second day of the Ventura Regional. The team finished in semifinals despite a delayed build season that pushed back coding and driving practice. Courtesy Ryan Cardona.

Robotics Reaches Semifinals Despite Building Delays

By Justin Yu and Kristen Fan
April 24, 2018
Gymnastics: Reaching for the high bar together

Gymnastics: Reaching for the high bar together

By Danny Vesurai and Jocelyn Maeyama
April 24, 2018
Meet ASB’s New Executive Board

Meet ASB’s New Executive Board

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
The Road to Well-Being with Susana Herrera

The Road to Well-Being with Susana Herrera

By Danny Vesurai and Jocelyn Maeyama
April 24, 2018
Advanced Science Investigation

Advanced Science Investigation

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Kylie Akiyama
April 24, 2018
Dance show: Spotlighting Diversity in Style

Dance show: Spotlighting Diversity in Style

By Kristen Fan and Katrina Arsky
April 23, 2018
Broken Box Tackles a New Challenge: One-Acts

Broken Box Tackles a New Challenge: One-Acts

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Noelle Hanson
April 23, 2018
Review: "Love, Simon" is Necessary, Groundbreaking but Cliche

Review: “Love, Simon” is Necessary, Groundbreaking but Cliche

By Miranda Li, Danny Vesurai, and Jocelyn Maeyama
March 30, 2018
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[Photo] Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

By Emma Kwan and Evelin Diego
March 24, 2018
Sophomore Kat Nasif works on a simulation to learn about recursion on Java in AP Computer Science. Los Altos will offer a computer science course in a partnership with Foothill College next year, where students who have completed AP CS can learn about advanced data structures and Android app development. Kristen Fan.

Advanced Computer Science Course to be Offered Next Year

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Katrina Arsky

This Year’s Fresh(man) Poets

By Kristen Fan and Cathy Wang
March 21, 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
Competition and Precision with Jamie Baum

Competition and Precision with Jamie Baum

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Julia Santos
March 18, 2018
Talon File photo.

Police Investigation Finds Mountain View Student’s Threat to School Walkout Participants Not True

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Noah Tesfaye
March 13, 2018
Our Extra Picks

Our Extra Picks

By Danny Vesurai and Mia Scher
March 4, 2018
Hack Club member Kung-Min Lin collaborated with Green Team members to make greenteam.lahs.club, shown above. Hack Club started a program, get.lahs.club, to offer clubs on campus free websites.

Hack Club Starts Website Building Program for Other Clubs

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Senior Zosia Stafford works on a problem in Aerospace Engineering. Zosia credits her female STEM teachers for inspiring her to continue pursuing STEM, and hopes to inspire students too. Talon file photo.

Investigating the STEM Gender Gap

By Kristen Fan and Cathy Wang
February 13, 2018
Intersession Receives Mixed Reactions

Intersession Receives Mixed Reactions

By Daphne Ih, Jocelyn Maeyama, and Ashley Cai
February 13, 2018
Our Picks for Best Picture

Our Picks for Best Picture

By Danny Vesurai, Mia Scher, Cathy Wang, and Zach Murphy
February 12, 2018
Boys and Girls Basketball continue to fly

Boys and Girls Basketball continue to fly

By Kristen Fan and Ian Tseng
February 12, 2018
Drag: Out Loud and Proud

Drag: Out Loud and Proud

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
February 11, 2018
Broken Box Tech Crew Joins Onstage Cast

Broken Box Tech Crew Joins Onstage Cast

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
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New Course to Offer Comprehensive Intro to STEAM

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
The latest version of the Facilities Master Plan includes more developed athletic facilities and auxiliary funds for 20 additional classrooms within the district to accommodate for future student growth. Carissa Lee.

District Adds More Developed Athletic Facilities, Auxiliary Funds for Potential Classrooms in Facilities Master Plan

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
The city added affordable housing to Scenarios 2, 3 and 4 based on community and City Council members' feedback to alleviate the effects of California's housing crisis. The city unveiled the first version of the scenarios in August, then significantly revised them after 25 meetings and pop-up workshops. Anne Schill.

City Holds Downtown Visioning Workshop

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
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[Photo] A Dichotomy of Lil Pump

By Gialon Kasha, Guest Writer
December 12, 2017
Courtesy Everett Henrie

Marching to the Beat of their own Drum (Corps)

By Kristen Fan and Cathy Wang
December 12, 2017
Emily Aronovitz

Gaining Traction at the Day Worker Center

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Courtesy K'ronna Harmon

The Path to Pageantry with K’ronna Harmon

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Los Altos' Niche Sports

Los Altos’ Niche Sports

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Emma Van Geuns, and Savita Govind
November 16, 2017
Courtesy Baylor Hofmann

Fishy business with the Hofmann brothers

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
When bending leads to breaking: Injuries in gymnastics

When bending leads to breaking: Injuries in gymnastics

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Los Altos' offense moves the ball around in front of Mountain View's goal at their meeting on September 12.

Reaching CCS Championship, Girls Water Polo Seeks to Topple Mountain View

By Kristen Fan
November 10, 2017

Girls Water Polo Defeats Archbishop Mitty, Advances to CCS Championship

By Kristen Fan
November 10, 2017
Evelyn Baher-Murphy dodges around two freshmen and makes her way up the sideline in Friday's Girls Flag Football final.

Opinion: Despite Name Change, Girls Flag Football Retains Sexist Undertones

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Daphne Ih
October 28, 2017
Nicholas Borda

Stephen Palumbi: Saving the seas with STEM

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Raising Mental Health Awareness Through Hip Hop

Raising Mental Health Awareness Through Hip Hop

By Brian Huebner and Kristen Fan
October 24, 2017
‘Mother!’ and ‘It:’ Horrifically Disappointing

‘Mother!’ and ‘It:’ Horrifically Disappointing

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Senior Cristal Acevedo Erostico works on a math problem in Essential Math Concepts. The individually paced course, designed to prepare students for the placement exams required by junior colleges, also incorporates lessons on resiliency and financial literacy into its curriculum. Katrina Arsky.

Approaching Math With Pragmatism: Review, Resiliency and Financial Literacy

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Broken Box: From Script to Stage

Broken Box: From Script to Stage

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Ethan Ruyack
October 23, 2017
Girls Volleyball Hopes To Finish Strong

Girls Volleyball Hopes To Finish Strong

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Photo courtesy of Betty Yamasaki.

Math Teacher Betty Yamasaki Wins Teacher of the Year Award

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
Egan Classroom Fire Prompts Investigation

Egan Classroom Fire Prompts Investigation

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Robotics team member junior Oscar Bjorkman works with a mill, a highly precise machine that drills holes and cuts materials like metal and plastic to manufacture parts. The team expanded this year following their qualification to nationals, buying new machinery and doubling their class size. Photo by Emily Aronovitz.

After Banner Year, Robotics Sees Major Expansion

By Justin Yu and Kristen Fan
September 29, 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
The "No Problem" Problem

The “No Problem” Problem

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017

Catching Up With Fall Sports

By Kristen Fan, Mia Scher, and Jocelyn Maeyama
September 27, 2017
Kylie Akiyama

Andrew Rathjen: Drones, Ethics and Academics

By Julia Santos, Mayu Alten, and Jocelyn Maeyama
September 26, 2017
Senior co-captain Hanadi Nassif maneuvers for a bump in Thursday's game.

Volleyball Nets 3-1 Win Over Saratoga

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
September 17, 2017
Girls Tennis Serves Up New Season

Girls Tennis Serves Up New Season

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer
August 15, 2017
Jasmine Shen

Zero waste with Zanny Zellers

By Javin Pombra and Jocelyn Maeyama
August 15, 2017

Future Teacher: Esmeralda Nuñez

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer
August 14, 2017

Math Teacher Judy Strauss Retires

By Jocelyn Maeyama and Javin Pombra
July 13, 2017
When queer representation goes halfway

When queer representation goes halfway

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Guest Writer
March 29, 2017
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