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
Tyler Elman

Tyler Elman, Senior Writer

All content by Tyler Elman
A whiteboard in the College and Career Center advising students on dates and times for the FAFSA.

What’s new in the 2025 FAFSA: A recap of key changes

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
May 13, 2025
Justice Vanguard co-founders Kenan Moos and Kiyoshi Taylor speak at its Fourth Annual Juneteenth Festival in 2023. The event takes place annually at Hillview Park, with the Sixth Annual Juneteenth Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 14.

Justice Vanguard: The Heartbeat of Los Altos Activism

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
April 23, 2025
The winner of the Best Actor award, Adrien Brody, speaking at the Berlin Film Festival in 2023.

The 97th Academy Awards: Who I think should’ve won

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
March 11, 2025
Close-up of the TikTok app, which was banned and reinstated between January 18-19.

TikTok Isn’t Just a Social Media App — It’s a Political Weapon

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
March 2, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce pose with Former President Joe Biden to commemorate their Super Bowl LVII win.

Why the Chiefs will dominate the Eagles and win Super Bowl LIX

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
February 6, 2025
Close-up of the TikTok app, which was banned and reinstated between January 18-19.

TikTok Isn’t Just a Social Media App — It’s a Political Weapon

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
February 5, 2025
A statue of the Alta Vista Aztec, the mascot of Alta Vista High School.

How Alta Vista High School Aztec embodies the spirit of the Aztecs

By Annabelle Lee and Tyler Elman
January 13, 2025
This image was generated with the prompt “Humanoid robot drawing on canvas” through Adobe’s generative AI program, Adobe Firefly.

AI art: Removing creativity from the craft

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
December 12, 2024
Green Party nominee and third-time presidential candidate Jill Stein speaks at the Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska.

Undecided voters, don’t waste your time on Jill Stein

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
November 5, 2024
Sophomore Shaan Bhatia holds shoes he once had to wear for clubfoot.

Stepping forward: Shaan Bhatia raises $17,000 for clubfoot

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
October 30, 2024
US History co-teachers Christa Wemmer and Stefaan Lodge helping students during a lecture.

LAHS doubles its number of co-teaching courses

By Tyler Elman and Annabelle Lee
October 5, 2024
Running against one another this November, nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris speak at rallies in hopes of strengthening their campaigns.

I’m not watching any more presidential debates, and you shouldn’t either

By Tyler Elman, Senior Writer
October 5, 2024

Class of 2024: Featured Post-Grad Plans

By Adam Alfi and Tyler Elman
June 7, 2024
Ronaldo vs. Messi: our opinions on football’s G.O.A.T.

Ronaldo vs. Messi: our opinions on football’s G.O.A.T.

By Ivan Sandoval-Navarro and Tyler Elman
May 17, 2024
Character Paul Atreides in the world of Arrakis in “Dune: Part Two.”

“Dune: Part Two”: An epic sci-fi world of worms, spice and space

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
University of Iowa senior Caitlin Clark is a key player in the push to promote womens college and professional basketball.

Hot Shot: Fighting stereotypes in womens basketball

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Latinos in STEM president Em Tornero. As an AVID student, Em hopes to break the expectations in coming from a disadvantaged Latino background.

Em Tornero on breaking barriers for Latinos in STEM

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown goes for a contested layup. Brown was one of the four players who competed in the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, coming in second place.

Hot Shot: NBA All-Star Weekend: Is it time to stop?

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
BEAM students listening to a presentation by German students visiting LAHS.

BEAM hosts new visitors through German exchange program

By Ellie Ji and Tyler Elman
February 16, 2024
Hot Shot: NBA players can be bad people, too

Hot Shot: NBA players can be bad people, too

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
In-Depth: Holiday Edition

In-Depth: Holiday Edition

By Matthew Kim, Oscar Johnson, Sahana Srinivasan, Adam Alfi, and Tyler Elman
December 12, 2023
James Harden starting a possession with the Houston Rockets.

Hot Shot: A critique of James ‘The Beard’ Harden

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Golden State Warriors rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers. Jackson-Davis was drafted 57th overall by the Warriors in 2023.

Hot Shot: Why the Warriors’ roster changes will prove effective this season

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
Senior Jasleen Sidhu poses for her official commitment picture for Air Force.

Jasleen Sidhu commits to Air Force for cross country and track

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Grace Chang is the 2023-2024 Speech and Debate president. She started debate early on, carrying her passion for both the activity and the community with her through the years.

From competitor to companion: MVLA Speech and Debate President Grace Chang cultivates community

By Sahana Srinivasan and Tyler Elman
November 10, 2023
Homecoming Court: Sadie Gracon

Homecoming Court: Sadie Gracon

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

Walkouts in support of Israel and Gaza planned for today

By Tyler Elman and Adam Alfi
October 18, 2023
Senior Ally Leong goes in for a kill against two Mountain View defenders.

Varsity girls volleyball falls against Mountain View in rivalry game

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
October 8, 2023
Damian Lillard representing the Portland Trail Blazers.

Hot Shot: Why NBA player entitlement is ultimately detrimental

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
October 8, 2023
An image of the Los Altos Community Center, where Art 4 Neuroscience members will teach students.

Art 4 Neuroscience hosts weekly camp to educate students in STEAM

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Varsity football loses against Capuchino during Friday home game

Varsity football loses against Capuchino during Friday home game

By Tyler Elman and Matthew Diederich
September 12, 2023
Hot Shot: Victor Wembanyama: Hall of Fame or Hall of Failure?

Hot Shot: Victor Wembanyama: Hall of Fame or Hall of Failure?

By Tyler Elman, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
The Los Altos High School varsity football team lines up on the sideline during their game against Monte Vista Christian School. On Saturday, August 26, the Eagles lost 13–20 to the Mustangs.

Varsity football kicks off season with overtime loss to Monte Vista

By Tyler Elman, Milan Grbovic, and Matthew Diederich
September 8, 2023
The Golden State Warriors’ 2023 playoff run: Here’s what you missed

The Golden State Warriors’ 2023 playoff run: Here’s what you missed

By Tyler Elman, Journalism One
June 1, 2023
A Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train approaching Walnut Creek station in October 2022.

BART unveils new plans to increase ridership. Here’s what it means for LAHS

By Tyler Elman, Journalism One
June 1, 2023

LAHS student NBA playoff predictions

By Adam Alfi, Tyler Elman, and Dominic Pellegrini
May 30, 2023
A group of students in B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO), a Jewish teen organization, are conducting a traditional “coming of age” ceremony.

Jewish youth rally behind culture clubs for community

By Adam Alfi and Tyler Elman
March 24, 2023
The Physical Education Department will be introducing a new class, Weightlifting, in the 2023–2024 school year. The class is open to students of all physical abilities and will focus on strength and agility training.

New physical education class introduces students to weightlifting

By Dorie Xie and Tyler Elman
March 14, 2023
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