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

Michael Sieffert, Photographer

All content by Michael Sieffert
Weight Room Pic - Michael Sieffert

[Photo] New Fitness Center Nears Completion

By Emma van Geuns, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017
Q&A: Immigrants from two ends of the globe

Q&A: Immigrants from two ends of the globe

By Cameron Avery and Michael Sieffert
March 29, 2017
Carissa Lee

A Recipe for Perfect Happiness

By Michael Sieffert, Senior Writer
March 28, 2017
A sign on the window of boutique store Therapy in Mountain View reads "Now Hiring." Signs like this have popped up around businesses in the area as low-wage workers move out due to rising housing prices. Mountain View has increased minimum wages at an accelerated pace to combat this issue. Photo by Michael Sieffert.

Minimum Wage Hikes Meet Mixed Responses

By Akhil Jakatdar, Avi Varghese, and Michael Sieffert
March 17, 2017
Photo by Kunal Pandit.

Girls Basketball Overcomes Late-game Collapse to beat Monta Vista

By Michael Sieffert and Yalda Khodadad
January 11, 2017
Los Altos police chief Tuck Younis (pictured) retired from the force on December 16, replaced by Captain Andy Galea. Photo by Flickr user a7pointstar.

Los Altos Police Chief Retires, Captain Takes Place

By Michael Sieffert and Sana Khader
December 29, 2016
Graphic by Carissa Lee.

Mountain View Voters Approve Rent Control Measure

By Michael Sieffert and Haley Ecker
December 13, 2016
Natalie Munguia

Changing the Drive Behind Drives at LAHS

By Michael Sieffert and Priya Dixit
November 13, 2016
Anne Schill

No to Death (Penalty)

By Julia Santos and Michael Sieffert
November 7, 2016
The Community Keeping Vinyl Alive

The Community Keeping Vinyl Alive

By Michael Sieffert and Yalda Khodadad
October 18, 2016

Now Hiring

By Avi Varghese, Michael Sieffert, and Brian Huebner
September 27, 2016
Graphic by Anne Schill

Egan Adopts New Grading Policy

By Michael Sieffert, Maddie Chu, and Sana Khader
September 27, 2016
Graphic by Skyler Maeso.

Anti-Transgender Bathroom Laws: A Step in the Wrong Direction

By Kevin Yen and Michael Sieffert
May 30, 2016
Hotranatha Ajaya, owner of Book Buyers on Castro Street, in one of the aisles of his bookstore. Ajaya began his life in a strict, Christian fundamentalist family, but later converted to Hinduism, which has grown to become a key aspect of his life. Photo by Michael Sieffert.

Bookstore Owner Shares Unconventional Past

By Katherine Yen and Michael Sieffert
April 27, 2016

Seeing Death

By Claire Bai, Emily Terada, Kevin Yen, Eli Colbert, Savita Govind, Miranda Li, and Michael Sieffert
March 9, 2016

Spanish Teacher Implements New Classroom Surveillance Software

By Michael Sieffert and Alex Wong
March 4, 2016
Graphic by Michael Sieffert, Vanessa Mark and Carl Faust.

Officers on Campus

By Michael Sieffert, Photographer
February 12, 2016
Juniors Ronaldo Flores, Martin Quezada and Luis Arias Diaz pose next to their artwork. The environmental science class's artwork is currently being featured in the "Things that Move Up and Down" art show at the Merchants Exchange Building at San Francisco. Photo by Michael Sieffert.

‘Things That Go Up and Down’: An Environmental Art Exhibit

By Akhil Jakatdar and Michael Sieffert
December 15, 2015
In classrooms all over campus, Apple laptops are incredibly popular. Apple is an example of a company that holds onto a large fan-base although they raise product prices with minimal innovation.

Negative effects of modern consumer culture

By Akhil Jakatdar and Michael Sieffert
December 15, 2015
School Resource Officer Ryan Langone (right) is promoted to Agent status and shakes hands with Los Altos Police Chief Tuck Younis (left). In September, Langone was appointed to the School Resource Officer position. Photo courtesy Ryan Langone.

Community Welcomes New School Resource Officer

By Michael Sieffert, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Junior Jean-Luc Quere prepares to shoot at the goal. Photo by Michael Sieffert.

Boys Water Polo Begins Season Strong

By Michael Sieffert, Photographer
September 13, 2015
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