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
Sophie Kim

Sophie Kim, Staff Writer

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Former President Donald Trump walking out of Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Satire: Trump found guilty at “sticky icky” hush money trial, quotes Lana Del Rey in his defense

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
June 6, 2024
Taylor Swift's Pen is Running Dry in "The Tortured Poets Department"

Taylor Swift’s Pen is Running Dry in “The Tortured Poets Department”

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
June 5, 2024
At Curtain Call, senior Connor Volkert (Bert) clicks his heels midair while senior Tessa Prodromou (Mary Poppins) stands to his left.

Behind the Curtain of Mary Poppins the Musical: Step in Time and Don’t Slip Up

By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson
February 10, 2024
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on January 15, which marks a major breakthrough for previously unrecognized groups.

75th Emmys: A spotlight on long-awaited recognition

By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson
February 5, 2024
Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet stepped into character as the well-loved magical chocolate-maker, Willy Wonka in Paul King’s “Wonka,” the origin story of a dreamer with a big sweet tooth and a big heart.

Timothée Chalamet charms in the scrumptiously ridiculous “Wonka”

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
Carols for a Cause performed their holiday fundraiser show last year at Magical Bridge Playground.

Carols for a Cause to host annual holiday fundraiser

By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson
December 4, 2023
LAHS Marching Band and Colorguard at the WBA Regional Championships at James Logan High School.

Marching Band draws the curtain on this season’s championships

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Broken Box students in dress rehearsal during tech week.

“The Hobbit”: the show that must go on

By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson
November 27, 2023
A painting by Taeva Wegbreit depicts a glowing hand pressed against a figure’s chest. NAHS hosted an art auction and exhibition Sunday, November 4.

National Art Honor Society hosts Art Auction and Exhibition

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo flips through a book titled “How to Mother Your Boyfriend” for the music video of her song, “get him back!”

Olivia Rodrigo rocks her return with “GUTS”

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Founder, director and conductor Cathy Humphers Smith conducts TACO in the Grand Oak Room at the Los Altos Community Center.

Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra hosts first fall session

By Sophie Kim and Rachel Wilson
October 17, 2023
Los Altos High School choir does some sightseeing at Plaza de España in Seville, Spain; from left to right: seniors Manonmani Raffill and Abby Chai, junior Vincent Arredondo, Kassandra Bowman, ’23, senior Ryan Tock, junior Alexandra Whann, senior Chengzhi Wang, juniors Trisha Bhattacharyya and Mei Ozawa, senior Sofie Miao, junior Caesar Coca, Eva Martinez, ’23, junior Isa Baratoff, Milo Bogdanic, ’23 and seniors Maddy Randall and Mal Weisfeld.

LAHS choir sings their way through a European summer

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
LAHS senior Areli Aguilar Garcia posing in her Tufts University sweatshirt with a Questbridge flag. Areli was accepted to Tufts as a Questbridge scholar, which grants her a full-ride scholarship.

Areli Aguilar Garcia’s journey to Tufts University as a Questbridge scholar

By Noor Khan and Sophie Kim
June 7, 2023
English teacher Michael Smith does more than teach: he's also a talented musician. Listen to this interview with Smith to learn more.

Podcast: English Teacher Michael Smith’s Not-So-Secret Music Career

By Sophie Kim and Janavi Ramde
June 4, 2023
This year, LAHS created a class to help students succeed in Algebra 2.

New Algebra Skills class bridges gap to Algebra 2

By Sophie Kim and Noor Khan
May 16, 2023
One of the two turf fields at LAHS. Turf fields like these have gained increased scrutiny for potential safety concerns, but it's unlikely that they'll be replaced.

LAHS turf fields pose health and safety concerns

By Sophie Kim, Journalism One
April 17, 2023
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