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Mayu Alten, Copy/Content Editor

Mayu Alten is a second-year staff member and Copy/Content Editor. She is currently a junior and covers the water polo beat.
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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?

March 20, 2020
Column: Great egg-spectations

Column: Great egg-spectations

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

November 26, 2019
Varsity girls water polo defeated in CCS semi-finals

Varsity girls water polo defeated in CCS semi-finals

November 14, 2019
During the third quarter, just after passing her defender, senior Silke Tuyls shoots the ball towards the cage. Willow Glen’s star goalie leaps up to block it.

Varsity girls water polo advances to CCS semi-finals

November 10, 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

October 25, 2019
ASB removes gender-based homecoming dress code

ASB removes gender-based homecoming dress code

October 13, 2019
Fall-owing Eagle Sports

Fall-owing Eagle Sports

October 12, 2019
Girls water polo swims for the win

Girls water polo swims for the win

October 4, 2019
Boys Water Polo secures win against Spartans

Boys Water Polo secures win against Spartans

September 26, 2019

District Implements Housing Program to Assist Teachers

September 25, 2019
Our watch is over: a “Game of Thrones” retrospective

Our watch is over: a “Game of Thrones” retrospective

June 5, 2019
Spring Sports Brief

Spring Sports Brief

April 30, 2019
Christa Wemmer: In it for the long run

Christa Wemmer: In it for the long run

April 24, 2019

Brand over brain

April 3, 2019

The Art of Skincare

March 18, 2019

“How to Train Your Dragon” is a soaring repeat

March 18, 2019
Graphics by Emily Zhu

Out and Proud

February 9, 2019
Puff, Puff...Pass

Puff, Puff…Pass

February 8, 2019

December 21, 2018
The dog days are almost over

The dog days are almost over

December 16, 2018
Katrina Arsky

Cynthia Yee represents Los Altos at All-Star Game

December 12, 2018
Girls water polo topples Mountain View for Division 1 CCS title

Girls water polo topples Mountain View for Division 1 CCS title

November 13, 2018
Junior Olivia Cairns looks for a pass at the Eagles' game against rival Mountain View. The girls water polo team lost 7-12, and they face Mountain View again this Saturday for CCS Championships.

Girls water polo looks to win CCS once again

November 7, 2018
Los Altos falls to Gunn in Homecoming Game

Los Altos falls to Gunn in Homecoming Game

October 27, 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

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?

June 2, 2018
Teens and politics: Care to be aware

Teens and politics: Care to be aware

May 22, 2018
Opinion: Dear Mr. Sanjay Dave,

Opinion: Dear Mr. Sanjay Dave,

May 22, 2018
Coachella? More Like No-chella

Coachella? More Like No-chella

May 22, 2018
'A Quiet Place': A Valiant First Try

‘A Quiet Place’: A Valiant First Try

May 20, 2018
Recap: Dodgeball Tournament

Recap: Dodgeball Tournament

May 4, 2018

Undiscovered Artists for April

May 1, 2018
AP Success has continued working to decrease the achievement gap, planning a weeklong summer program for AVID students and continuing to adapt curriculums and learn about better teaching methods. Carissa Lee.

AP Success Expands Research, Readies AVID Summer Program

April 24, 2018
Former badminton coach's history of misconduct

Former badminton coach’s history of misconduct

April 24, 2018
Meet ASB’s New Executive Board

Meet ASB’s New Executive Board

April 24, 2018
Attila Delingat Commits to Princeton for Volleyball

Attila Delingat Commits to Princeton for Volleyball

March 24, 2018
Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

March 24, 2018
Food Services Worker Patricia Alcala prepares veggie soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Continuing their effort to improve the cafeteria and make international food that appeals to students, the cafeteria will add a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and barbecue chicken bowl to the menu in April. Francesca Fallow.

Cafeteria Cooks Up New Ideas and Menu Items

March 21, 2018
Choreographers: Bopping to the Top

Choreographers: Bopping to the Top

March 21, 2018
Artists You Should Be Listening To In March

Artists You Should Be Listening To In March

March 19, 2018
Senior Attila Delingat spikes the ball for the point in yesterday's game

Boys Volleyball Nets Narrow Win Over Mountain View

March 8, 2018
Our Extra Picks

Our Extra Picks

March 4, 2018

Los Altos’ SoundCloud Rappers

February 16, 2018
Max Weirauch

A Tale of Two Librarians

February 15, 2018
Our Picks for Best Picture

Our Picks for Best Picture

February 12, 2018
Females on Feminism

Females on Feminism

February 12, 2018

Goodwill Hunting

February 12, 2018
Kylie Akiyama.

Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Closed Due to Inappropriate Student Use

January 28, 2018
Talon File Photo.

Food Regulations May Prompt TGIF Cancelation

December 13, 2017
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