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
Rachel Lu

Rachel Lu, Senior Writer

All content by Rachel Lu

District Implements Housing Program to Assist Teachers

By Rachel Lu, Javin Pombra, and Avi Varghese
September 25, 2019
Math teacher Carol Evans helps senior Yann Sartori with test corrections. Known for her sharp wit and tough love, Evans worked to instill a love of learning in her students by prioritizing process over product. Francesca Fallow.

Thank You Ms. Evans; We’ll Miss You

By Javin Pombra and Rachel Lu
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
New Media Literature teacher Robert Barker explains the importance of critical media literacy skills in front of his class. This year, the class had a shift in their structure while trying to maintain their motto, “make or be made.”

‘Make or Be Made:’ The Growth of New Media Lit

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
April 24, 2018

How to Create a LIT Lit Mag

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
March 27, 2018
Despite A Few Wrinkles, “A Wrinkle in Time” Is Still Triumphant

Despite A Few Wrinkles, “A Wrinkle in Time” Is Still Triumphant

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
March 13, 2018
The graph above shoes the results of one of a few questions on a survey conducted by the English department to 1,103 students. In hopes of providing trained, specialized writing tutors as writing increases across all subjects, Los Altos may implement a Writing Center course next year. Anne Schill, Arjin Unlu.

Writing Center Would Create Specialized Tutoring Community

By Priya Dixit and Rachel Lu
December 13, 2017
Flickr User IMCBerea College

Berea College: Education without a cost

By Yolanda Spura and Rachel Lu
October 24, 2017

Microaggressions Matter

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
September 28, 2017
Courtesy Angela Price

College Counseling: Worth the Price

By Rachel Lu and Isabella Borkovic
September 26, 2017
Athletic Director Kim Cave (left) poses with senior water polo players during Senior Night last year. Cave will retire at the end of this school year after serving as athletic director and P.E. teacher for 11 years. Photo courtesy Ellen Roper.

Kim Cave Retires

By Julia Santos and Rachel Lu
May 4, 2017

District Enacts New Program to Help Tackle Teacher Housing

By Avi Varghese, Rachel Lu, and Javin Pombra
May 4, 2017
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[Photo] Q&A: Life as a Mexican Immigrant

By Alex Wong
March 29, 2017

LSU Helps Answer Questions on Trump

By Rachel Lu and Ross Avery
December 19, 2016

Intro

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
December 15, 2016

Even STEM Students Need Humanities and Liberal Arts

By Rachel Lu and Anisha Desai
October 22, 2016
Graphic by Carissa Lee.

Trigonometry Honors Curriculum Accelerates

By Rachel Lu and Madison Woo
October 20, 2016
Jia Seow's Year, Written in Verse

Jia Seow’s Year, Written in Verse

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
October 18, 2016
Gordon Jack Publishes Debut Novel

Gordon Jack Publishes Debut Novel

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
September 29, 2016

A Personal View

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
August 22, 2016
Photos by Rachel Lu

School Hosts Celebration for Green Initiatives

By Rachel Lu and Javin Pombra
June 27, 2016

Untitled

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
June 1, 2016
Photo courtesy of Perla Pasallo

Sulaver’s Travels: Director of Special Education Retires

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
May 22, 2016

Art Show Highlights Student Work

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016

Taking Too Many AP Classes is Overrated

By Chris Dadok and Rachel Lu
May 2, 2016

Girls Lacrosse Remains Optimistic After Loss to Mountain View

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
April 2, 2016

Students Take Innovative Steps to Pursue Their Dreams

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
Graphic by Anne Schill

John Steinbeck: On the Verge of Extinction

By Claire Bai and Rachel Lu
March 21, 2016
Freshman Yalda Khodadad performs her poem. Photo by Rachel Lu.

Annual Freshman Poetry Slam Concludes

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
Technology Changes in the Classroom

Technology Changes in the Classroom

By Savita Govind and Rachel Lu
February 12, 2016
Graphic by Vanessa Mark.

Entertaining Visuals

By Alex Wong, Rachel Lu, and Francesca Fallow
December 18, 2015
A depiction of the basis of ergonomic computer use. With the increased use of laptops and other technology at the school, it is important for students to understand ergonomics and the importance of proper technology use. Graphic by Miranda Li.

Tips From The Talon: Ergonomics in Tech

By Miranda Li and Rachel Lu
November 17, 2015
Photo by Rachel Lu.

Sophomore Ananya Subramanian

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
October 29, 2015
School Replaces World Literature Skills Class with English 10

School Replaces World Literature Skills Class with English 10

By Rachel Lu and Tino Tugwete
October 29, 2015
Juice cleansing: the over-hyped fad

Juice cleansing: the over-hyped fad

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Senior team captain Jim Hollingworth prepares to take a 5 meter penalty shot. Courtesy of Sylvie Lee.

Water Polo Defeats Long-Time Rival Mountain View

By Rachel Lu, Staff Writer
September 25, 2015
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