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
Matthew Kim

Matthew Kim, Web Managing Editor

All content by Matthew Kim
GSA students meet in a LAHS classroom.

LAHS queer culture through the years

By Matthew Kim and Aimee Ge
June 10, 2024
2024 Senior Column: Matthew Kim

2024 Senior Column: Matthew Kim

By Matthew Kim, Web Managing Editor
June 7, 2024
The MVHS 2023-2024 staff of The Oracle pose above. On Thursday, February 22, a lawsuit was filed against MVHS principal Kip Glazer and MVLASD. (Courtesy MVHS Oracle)

A look into MVHS journalists’ censorship lawsuit against the District

By Audrey Tsai and Matthew Kim
March 7, 2024
A photo of the United States Capitol building. The Talon emailed every candidate in tomorrow's House primary race with questions about how they would address issues important to young people; here's what the candidates who responded had to say.

The Talon’s 2024 House candidate questionnaire

By Matthew Kim, Web Managing Editor
March 4, 2024
A photo of The Oracle's sexual harassment in-depth article, published in print. Student and teacher representatives of The Oracle sued the MVHS Principal Dr. Kip Glazer and the Mountain View–Los Altos School District yesterday over alleged censorship regarding The Oracle's sexual harassment coverage. (courtesy Myesha Phukan)

MVHS student journalists sue District over alleged censorship

By Audrey Tsai and Matthew Kim
February 23, 2024
Chris Rufo is smart — but America needs to be smarter.

Chris Rufo is smart — but America needs to be smarter.

By Matthew Kim, Web Managing Editor
February 6, 2024
In-Depth: Looking 2024-ward

In-Depth: Looking 2024-ward

By Matthew Kim, Carissa Lai, Matilda Haney Foulds, Janavi Ramde, and Rachel Wilson
February 5, 2024
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[Photo] Editorial: MVLA must honor citizens’ right to access public records

By The Editorial Board
September 8, 2023
In-Depth: Holiday Edition

In-Depth: Holiday Edition

By Matthew Kim, Oscar Johnson, Sahana Srinivasan, Adam Alfi, and Tyler Elman
December 12, 2023
Henry Kissinger dead at 100; OpenAI’s firing and rehiring of Sam Altman; George Santos expelled from House.

Column: An overview of November news

By Matthew Kim and Paavo Lahdesmaki
December 6, 2023
2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at a conservative conference last July. Ramaswamy, a practicing Hindu running in a Christian-dominated Republican Party, has shaped his messaging around his faith to sound uncharacteristically Evangelical — revealing a larger diversity problem within American politics.

What Vivek Ramaswamy’s religious pandering teaches us

By Matthew Kim, Web Managing Editor
September 11, 2023
The Talon recaps an exhilerating week of dodgeball competition.

A recap of this year’s ASB dodgeball tournament

By Matthew Kim and Sahana Srinivasan
June 2, 2023
Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett perform in the Broadway production of “The Mountaintop”. Recently, both AP Lang and American Literature began studying “The Mountaintop” in their classes, leading to controversy about how to study the play.

AP Lang begins studying “The Mountaintop,” sparking discussions about race and cultural appropriation

By Matthew Kim, Oscar Johnson, and Ria Kohli
June 1, 2023
This year, the Gender & Sexuality Awareness club is hosting the first-ever Pride Gala.

[Photo] LAHS’s first ever “Pride Gala” in the works

By Benji Bengston, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Today, the District announced Principal Wynne Satterwhite's retirement. It's not immediately clear when that retirement is effective.

Principal Wynne Satterwhite announces retirement

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
April 7, 2023
A recent crackdown on ASB funding rules means that clubs may not be able to directly raise money for outside organizations, like charities, on campus.

Fundraising rules may change how clubs can donate money

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
March 23, 2023
Last week, LAHS distributed COVID tests, and they will continue to be available this week.

LAHS distributes COVID tests for winter break

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
December 17, 2022
Next year, LAHS and MVHS will only offer on-site testing down on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

MVLA to decrease on-site COVID-19 testing

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
December 14, 2022
What to expect from the “tripledemic” this winter

What to expect from the “tripledemic” this winter

By Matthew Kim and Dia Hemanth
December 11, 2022
A bomb disposal robot used by the Cleveland Police. The San Francisco Police Department wants the ability to deploy lethal force using robots like these — a sign of our increasingly cutting-edge, power-hungry policing system.

Opinion: San Francisco’s “killer robots” and surveillance are just the latest in a technology-fueled police power trip

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
December 10, 2022
Silvio Yoc-Aguilar was arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor.

LAHS employee arrested for sexual assault of a minor

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
December 5, 2022
Princess Shuri and Queen Ramonda defend the shores of Wakanda. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is both an affecting tribute to Chadwick Boseman and a high-quality, edge-of-your-seat superhero film.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”: a touching, action-packed balancing act

By Matthew Kim
November 17, 2022
This past week, Americans voted on everything ranging from school board to Congressional elections. Here are some of the most important results.

Local, state and national midterm election results, so far

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
November 12, 2022
“Unholy,” the first veritable hyperpop mega-hit, largely eschews the creativity and queer themes that make hyperpop so good.

“Unholy”: the gentrification of hyperpop

By Matthew Kim
November 8, 2022
Alex Chang: Homecoming Top 20

Alex Chang: Homecoming Top 20

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
October 24, 2022
Carrol Titus-Zambre was featured in a previous 2021 Talon article covering the protest to reopen schools during distance learning (shown above). After publication of that article, she allegedly threatened a reporter with violence and legal action.

MVLA Board candidate Carrol Titus-Zambre allegedly threatened student, does not comment

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
October 7, 2022
Björk’s latest album “Fossora,” out last Friday, September 30 through One Little Independent Records, cycles through a vast array of sounds and themes while staying true to its central themes of hope, love and mushrooms.

“Fossora”: Björk digs into new sounds but stays rooted

By Matthew Kim
October 7, 2022
Marvel: The past, present and future

Marvel: The past, present and future

By Mira Sundar, Matthew Kim, Audrey Tsai, and Nayeon Kim
October 6, 2022
A photo of the sexual harassment posters distributed to teachers this year. The District updated its Title IX sexual harassment policy this year, including creating a team specifically dedicated to handling Title IX harassment cases.

[Photo] School District updates Title IX sexual harassment policies

By Audrey Tsai, Arts & Culture Editor
October 6, 2022
A collage of advertisements for this year’s statewide proposition elections. Next month, Californians will vote on seven important ballot measures that will affect the state in issues ranging from abortion to art funding.

[Photo] A guide to propositions in the California 2022 Election

By Ishaani Dhanotra, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
This year, the Mountain View–Los Altos School District increased the price per AP exam by $11. Here's why.

Here’s why AP exam prices increased this year

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
September 12, 2022
A recently converted gender-neutral bathroom in the 700s wing has created a range of concerns about racism and cleanliness.

Racist vandalism in the gender-neutral bathrooms raises concerns

By Matthew Kim, Anika Sikka, and Audrey Tsai
September 7, 2022
Today, the Associated Student Body announced this year's potential Homecoming themes.

Homecoming theme choices announced

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
September 2, 2022
The Biden administration announced yesterday that it will end its free COVID-19 at-home test distribution program.

Government to end free COVID-19 test distribution

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
August 29, 2022

Back To School Rally Recap

By Matthew Kim and Ellie Ji
August 19, 2022
The CDC modified a range of COVID-19 guidelines, from social distancing to contract tracing.

CDC loosens COVID-19 restrictions

By Matthew Kim and Dia Hemanth
August 11, 2022
The Biden administration declared Monkeypox to be a national public health emergency.

United States declares public health emergency over Monkeypox

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
August 4, 2022
Monkeypox has been declared a state of emergency in California.

California declares Monkeypox state of emergency

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
August 2, 2022
Monkeypox has now been declared a global health emergency.

Monkeypox declared a global health emergency

By Matthew Kim, News Editor
July 24, 2022
Californians voted on local and statewide government throughout the state in last Tuesday’s primary elections.

California primary elections: Results to look out for

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
June 9, 2022
Sophomore Lexine Flores walks off campus with other students in protest against anti-abortion policies. She holds a sign reading, “My body is not your political battleground.”

LAHS students walk out in protest of abortion restrictions

By Matthew Kim, Rebekah Park, and Audrey Tsai
May 27, 2022
COVID-19 cases have been rising throughout the District.

COVID-19 cases spike across the District

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
May 25, 2022
After Los Altos High School returned to in-person learning, some students chose to stay online with Option B, an asynchronous and independent learning avenue.

Option B: Truly independent learning, at a price

By Matthew Kim, Ryan Bell, and Andrew Rios Sandoval
May 23, 2022
Rishi Kumar, a Democratic candidate for the US House of Representatives, hopes to shake up Congress with Silicon Valley-style populism.

Rishi Kumar: Your neighborhood tech bro, running for Congress

By Matthew Kim
May 20, 2022
MVLA announces use of new single sign-on platform

MVLA announces use of new single sign-on platform

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
May 14, 2022
“Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,” out today, May 13, doesn’t live up to Kendrick Lamar’s past records, but it benefits from solid production and Lamar’s characteristically introspective lyricism.

“Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” review: Kendrick Lamar’s flawed, intimate return

By Matthew Kim
May 13, 2022
"Nintendo Switch Sports" does the hard job of modernizing one of the most beloved games in history through a continued focus on intuitive yet energizing gameplay.

“Nintendo Switch Sports”: An imperfect but gratifying sequel

By Matthew Kim
May 6, 2022
Today, the District Board announced that, next year, Dr. Kip Glazer (left) and Suzanne Woolfolk (right) will be the principals of Mountain View High School and Alta Vista High School, respectively.

New principals selected at Mountain View High School and Alta Vista High School

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
May 2, 2022
Album cover of "Crash" by Charli XCX. Check out reviews of new music by Charli XCX, Denzel Curry and Bladee and Ecco2k.

New Music Roundup: March 2022

By Matthew Kim
April 18, 2022
LAHS will distribute COVID-19 tests to students tomorrow in their first period classes.

LAHS to distribute COVID-19 tests tomorrow

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
April 6, 2022
The Grammys are tomorrow, and awards will be announced. Here’s who we think will win, and who truly deserves recognition.

Grammys 2022: Who will win and who actually should

By Matthew Kim, Audrey Tsai, and Ellie Ji
April 2, 2022
If you like Rodrigo and her music, “driving home 2 u” is a thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating addendum to “SOUR.”

‘driving home 2 u’ reviewed: A perfect pairing for Olivia Rodrigo

By Matthew Kim
April 1, 2022
Album cover of "Laurel Hell" by Mitski. Read reviews of new music from Mitski, Big Thief, yeule and Black Country, New Road.

New Album Roundup: February 2022

By Matthew Kim
March 16, 2022
Today the school mask mandate was lifted. Here's what students have to say about it.

Student opinions differ on lifting of school mask mandate

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
March 15, 2022
Courtesy CDC

MVLA lifts mask mandate

By Matthew Kim
March 1, 2022
Statewide school mask mandate lifted

Statewide school mask mandate lifted

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
March 1, 2022
Courtesy CDC

California introduces SMARTER plan to combat COVID-19

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
March 1, 2022
Santa Clara County to end indoor mask mandate on March 2; schools unaffected

Santa Clara County to end indoor mask mandate on March 2; schools unaffected

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
February 25, 2022
Here's how to obtain your free N95 masks and COVID-19 tests

How to obtain free N95 masks at LAHS and COVID-19 tests from the government

By Matthew Kim, Journalism One
January 24, 2022
A scene from the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, as Trump supporters gather to protest the certification of the election results.

Opinion: The Capitol attack was preventable

By Matthew Kim, Guest Writer
January 12, 2021
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