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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

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Matthew Kim

Matthew Kim, News Editor

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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

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

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

November 8, 2022
Alex Chang: Homecoming Top 20

Alex Chang: Homecoming Top 20

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

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

October 7, 2022
Marvel: The past, present and future

Marvel: The past, present and future

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

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

October 6, 2022
This year, the Mountain View–Los Altos School District increased the price per AP exam by $11. Heres why.

Here’s why AP exam prices increased this year

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

September 7, 2022
Today, the Associated Student Body announced this years potential Homecoming themes.

Homecoming theme choices announced

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

August 29, 2022

Back To School Rally Recap

August 19, 2022
The CDC modified a range of COVID-19 guidelines, from social distancing to contract tracing.

CDC loosens COVID-19 restrictions

August 11, 2022
The Biden administration declared Monkeypox to be a national public health emergency.

United States declares public health emergency over Monkeypox

August 4, 2022
Monkeypox has been declared a state of emergency in California.

California declares Monkeypox state of emergency

August 2, 2022
Monkeypox has now been declared a global health emergency.

Monkeypox declared a global health emergency

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

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

May 27, 2022
COVID-19 cases have been rising throughout the District.

COVID-19 cases spike across the District

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

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

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

MVLA announces use of new single sign-on platform

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

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

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

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

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

LAHS to distribute COVID-19 tests tomorrow

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

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

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

March 16, 2022
Today the school mask mandate was lifted. Heres what students have to say about it.

Student opinions differ on lifting of school mask mandate

March 15, 2022
Courtesy CDC

MVLA lifts mask mandate

March 1, 2022
Statewide school mask mandate lifted

Statewide school mask mandate lifted

March 1, 2022
Courtesy CDC

California introduces SMARTER plan to combat COVID-19

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

February 25, 2022
Heres 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

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

January 12, 2021
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