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
Elana Eisenberg

Elana Eisenberg, Sports Editor

All content by Elana Eisenberg
Freshman Sam Stein runs through hurdles at a cross country practice while wearing a mask. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, sports practices are limited to cohorts of 14 athletes, and participants must abide by local social distancing guidelines at all times.

COVID-19 cohorts: The evolution of sports practices in a time of uncertainty

By Elana Eisenberg, Tomoki Chien, Marie Godderis, Rohan Vaswani, and Barrett Wong
November 22, 2020
What’s the difference between racism and pizza toppings? One is a major dealbreaker, and the other isn’t. In such a politically polarized nation, it’s easy to see why people are urging everyone to come together and love their neighbors regardless of political opinions. However, when basic human rights are at stake, it’s not that simple.

Opinion: Why I couldn’t be friends with a Trump supporter

By Elana Eisenberg
November 20, 2020
Husband and wife duo Todd Wangsness, a history teacher, and Margaret Bennett, an English teacher, are used to working at the same school, but with the shelter-in-place orders, they’re now working in the same house. Wangsness and Bennett also have two sons: Luke, who is a rising junior at the University of California at Davis, and James, who will be a freshman at Princeton University this fall.

QuaranTeachers: an immersive Q&A

By Elli Lahdesmaki, Marie Godderis, and Elana Eisenberg
June 15, 2020
2019 Los Altos High School alumnus Gurshaan Arora has received an outpouring of support and positive feedback, as well as a $500 prize, after the release of his new single, "Zoom!" The current Foothill College student wasn't expecting much when he submitted his music video to the Foothill COVID-19 PSA Contest, but he says that the success of "Zoom!" has inspired him to get back into songwriting and see where his hobby takes him.

Zoomin’ through quarantine: Gursh’s new single is a catchy success

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
Freshman Logan Kim's backyard gym started with his dad's rusty old dumbbells. Now, it includes new plate weights, a squat bar and more, which have all helped him to maintain both his physical health and mental positivity during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Staying fit while staying home

By Elana Eisenberg
April 4, 2020
Varsity baseball head coach Gabriel Stewart discussed with students the implications of the Astros' famous "Trashcan-gate" scandal

Astros throw sportsmanship away: Dealing with the aftermath of Trashcangate

By Elana Eisenberg
March 27, 2020
Carter runs the half-marathon portion of the half-Ironman during the Ironman World Championships.

Ryan Carter gives other counselors a run (plus a cycle and a swim) for their money

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
After the 2018 Homecoming Parade, Cohan (left) and Sage (right) hang out in a hammock together. "We were really hoping to go [to Harvey Mudd] together," Sage said. "It's pretty great."

Taking a piece of home to Harvey Mudd

By Elana Eisenberg
January 27, 2020
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They’ve done it again: Cross country breaks three records at the CIF-State Championships

By Elana Eisenberg
December 14, 2019
Junior Aaron Parker

Aaron Parker’s journey to a UCSB commitment: From Little League to Division 1

By Elana Eisenberg and Marie Godderis
December 13, 2019
Karamo Brown (left) and Jason “Rachel” Brown (right) talk to an audience in the Eagle Theater about their new picture book, “I Am Perfectly Designed.” The father-son duo pulled from their own experiences and relationship to write a heartwarming story with an important message about self-confidence.

Beyond Queer Eye: Karamo Brown’s new picture book inspires readers of all ages

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
The varsity boys proudly hold coach Steph Mackenzie after hearing that they will be moving on to states.

Cross country team makes history at the CIF-CCS Championships

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
The cross country team runs on a multitude of different roads and trails, but the athletes each have their personal favorites. Junior Amanda Le, freshman Boden Sirey, and sophomore Riley Capuano explain why they like to run either the Conception or Packard route with the team. All three athletes are on the cross country team for the first time this year and have loved its welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

I ran with the cross country team and lived to tell the tale

By Elana Eisenberg and Suzanne Guo
November 8, 2019
Sage twins: Same genes, different dreams

Sage twins: Same genes, different dreams

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Fall-owing Eagle Sports

Fall-owing Eagle Sports

By Cameron Cox, Ethank Ruyak, Allison Bricca, Elana Eisenberg, Emily McNally, Amid Najmi, Barrett Wong, Marie Godderis, Mayu Alten, and Parisa Larson
October 12, 2019
Freshman Lauren Soobrian races her way to gold

Freshman Lauren Soobrian races her way to gold

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
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