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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

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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
LASD School Board releases BCS Facilities proposal

LASD School Board releases BCS Facilities proposal

By Priya Dixit, Janie Dent, and Ishaan Parmar
April 30, 2019
Top Weekly News

Top Weekly News

By Daniela Gloster, Nikhita Boddu, and Navya Singhai
March 30, 2019

A Spotlight On Poetry

By Daniela Gloster, Cathy Wang, Lucas Bricca, Marie Godderis, and Elli Lahdesmaki
March 22, 2019
Construction furthers student parking shortages

Construction furthers student parking shortages

By Daniela Gloster and Janie Dent
March 20, 2019
Students chant and hold signs as they walk to Wells Fargo in downtown Los Altos.

Students walk out to protest climate change

By Daniela Gloster and Anya Sharma
March 19, 2019
Pockets and the Patriarchy

Pockets and the Patriarchy

By Daniela Gloster , Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Sip it or Skip it?

Sip it or Skip it?

By Katrina Arsky, Daphne Ih, and Daniela Gloster
February 8, 2019
Los Altos museum features Juana Briones

Los Altos museum features Juana Briones

By Cathy Wang and Daniela Gloster
December 16, 2018
Securly, as advertised in the Google Chrome web store, is a website filtering extension installed by MVLA. Courtesy Google Chrome web store.

Google Chrome Extension Securly filters websites for MVLA users and devices

By Priya Dixit, Copy/Content Editor
December 5, 2018
Sierra Burgess is a Loser : Controversially adorkable

“Sierra Burgess is a Loser” : Controversially adorkable

By Daniela Gloster, Senior Writer
November 27, 2018
Ashley Cai

Hapara Highlights pilot postponed amidst concern from MVLA School Board

By Priya Dixit, Copy/Content Editor
October 15, 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

By Daniela Gloster, Mia Scher, and Greg Corn
October 7, 2018
Popular grades app removed from app store

Popular grades app removed from app store

By Daniela Gloster and Cathy Wang
May 22, 2018
T4 Everyone

T4 Everyone

By Daniela Gloster and Daphne Ih
May 22, 2018
The track to success: A nearly undefeated season

The track to success: A nearly undefeated season

By Priya Dixit and Noelle Hanson
May 22, 2018
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
Former badminton coachs history of misconduct

Former badminton coach’s history of misconduct

By Yalda Khodadad, Priya Dixit, and Nathan Godderis
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
Fortnite: Explosive Formula For a Popular Game

Fortnite: Explosive Formula For a Popular Game

By Brian Huebner and Zooey Nguyen
April 23, 2018

How to Create a LIT Lit Mag

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
March 27, 2018
More Than Just a Pretty Face

More Than Just a Pretty Face

By Madison Woo and Zooey Nguyen
March 27, 2018
Sean Scott

Anderson Wang: Staying in Tune with Culture

By Priya Dixit and Daphne Ih
March 14, 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
Emily Aronovitz

The Small-Town Charm of Downtown Los Altos

By Daphne Ih and Zooey Nguyen
February 16, 2018
Chemistry teacher Trina Mattson instructs her chemistry class. Mattson lost sensation in the left side of her face in 2009 after teacher-induced stress impacted a nerve, and hopes others dont overwork themselves too. Kylie Akiyama.

The Hidden Issue of Teacher Stress

By Priya Dixit and Emma Kwan
February 13, 2018
Females on Feminism

Females on Feminism

By Mayu Alten, Daniela Gloster, Daphne Ih, and Kylie Akiyama
February 12, 2018
MMEH Club: A Relaxed Approach to Art and Crafts

MMEH Club: A Relaxed Approach to Art and Crafts

By Priya Dixit and Daphne Ih
December 14, 2017
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
Two questions from surveys students and teachers took last spring about their perspectives on school culture and academics are shown above. The school will use past and future results of surveys to create an action plan for the future WASC cycle and re-accreditation process. Ashley Cai.

School Begins Feedback Process for Six-year Goals

By Priya Dixit and Madison Woo
November 16, 2017
Los Altos City Council is planning on renovating the Hillview Community Center, shown above. Residents have been pushing for a teen space, arguing that teens dont have an area to congregate in Los Altos and that the city should accommodate every age groups needs. Hassib Rangeen.

Residents Push for Teen Space at Hillview Community Center

By Daniela Gloster and Daphne Ih
November 16, 2017
Is Marching Band a sport: Abso-flute-ly or tone-tally not?

Is Marching Band a sport: Abso-flute-ly or tone-tally not?

By Daniela Gloster, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Flickr User IMCBerea College

Berea College: Education without a cost

By Yolanda Spura and Rachel Lu
October 24, 2017
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Pros of a Politically Correct Punchline

By Priya Dixit, Senior Writer
October 24, 2017
Francesca Fallow

For the Miyaharas, school is a family experience

By Noelle Hanson and Zooey Nguyen
October 24, 2017

ASB Organizes Fire Relief Drive

By Daniela Gloster, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Transfer Policy From Los Altos to MVHS Proposed

By Daniela Gloster, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
Flying through the air with Kevin Andrews

‘Flying through the air’ with Kevin Andrews

By Tino Tugwete and Zooey Nguyen
October 23, 2017
District expenditures. Graphic by Ashley Cai.

District Approves 2017-2018 Budget

By Emma van Geuns and Zooey Nguyen
October 3, 2017
Ashley Cai

The Average Lifespan of a Boy Band

By Emma Kwan and Daniela Gloster
September 29, 2017
Courtesy Los Altos Stage Company

Timely and Timeless: Los Altos Stage Company’s “The Crucible”

By Priya Dixit, Senior Writer
September 29, 2017

The Next Step

By Daniela Gloster, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017

Microaggressions Matter

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
September 28, 2017
If passed, the North Bayshore Precise Plan would alleviate the housing crisis, but would strain the districts resources and could amplify traffic. Mountain View council members and the district are in communication about ways to decrease the impact on the district. Graphic by Anne Schill.

North Bayshore Plan Would Add Students, Housing, Traffic

By Emma Kwan and Zooey Nguyen
September 28, 2017
Graphic by Anne Schill.

AP Success Aims for Accessibility

By Tino Tugwete and Zooey Nguyen
September 28, 2017
Hassib rangeen

Getting to Know Michelle Noeth

By Priya Dixit and Ian Tseng
September 27, 2017
Courtesy Angela Price

College Counseling: Worth the Price

By Rachel Lu and Isabella Borkovic
September 26, 2017
Girls Water Polo Makes a Splash in First Game of the Season

Girls Water Polo Makes a Splash in First Game of the Season

By Daniela Gloster and Cathy Wang
August 30, 2017
School Organizes Solar Eclipse Viewing

School Organizes Solar Eclipse Viewing

By Daphne Ih and Zooey Nguyen
August 20, 2017
Teachers prepare to head to talks at the district-wide staff kickoff on Wednesday, August 9. Nicholas Borda.

Meet Los Altos’ New Staff Members

By Avi Varghese, Emma van Geuns, Yolanda Spura, and Zooey Nguyen
August 14, 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
Photo courtesy Anisha Palasamudrum.

WiSTEM Raises Funds to Send Girls to Science Camp

By Priya Dixit, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
esmeraldacrop

[Photo] Q&A: Life as a Mexican Immigrant

March 29, 2017
Photo by Emily Aronovitz

Mahita Bobba: Turning Poetry into Action

By Priya Dixit and Yolanda Spura
March 29, 2017

Digital Health in Action

By Savita Govind, Priya Dixit, and Nathan Godderis
March 25, 2017
Owen MacKenzie Races to States

Owen MacKenzie Races to States

By Danny Vesurai and Priya Dixit
December 29, 2016
Bringing Books to the Big Screen

Bringing Books to the Big Screen

By Justin Yu and Priya Dixit
December 24, 2016

LSU Helps Answer Questions on Trump

By Rachel Lu and Ross Avery
December 19, 2016

School Solutions

By Priya Dixit, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016

Intro

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
December 15, 2016

School Solutions

By Priya Dixit and Justin Yu
November 22, 2016
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

Homework-Free Weekend Spurs Student Concern

By Madison Woo and Priya Dixit
November 21, 2016
Natalie Munguia

Changing the Drive Behind Drives at LAHS

By Michael Sieffert and Priya Dixit
November 13, 2016
Photo courtesy Sara Knox.

STEM Speaker Sara Knox Explores Biometeorology

By Priya Dixit, Staff Writer
October 29, 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 Seows Year, Written in Verse

Jia Seow’s Year, Written in Verse

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
October 18, 2016
Photos by Thara Salim

Stellina Sweets: Counselor Operates Baking Blog

By Priya Dixit, Staff Writer
September 29, 2016
Gordon Jack Publishes Debut Novel

Gordon Jack Publishes Debut Novel

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
September 29, 2016
Graphic by Carissa Lee

Grading the Homework Policy

By Priya Dixit, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
English teacher Robert Barker teaches the New Media Literacy class to students in room 401. Photo by Katie Klein.

New Media Literacy Explores Digital Stories

By Priya Dixit and Adrienne Mitchel
September 27, 2016

Conclusion

By Priya Dixit, Staff Writer
August 22, 2016

A Personal View

By Rachel Lu, Senior Writer
August 22, 2016

From Sappho to Today

By Priya Dixit and Madison Woo
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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