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
Emma Kwan

Emma Kwan, Copy/Content Editor

All content by Emma Kwan
Reflecting on Religion

Reflecting on Religion

By Emma Kwan, Copy/Content Editor
May 2, 2019
ASMR: Do you tingle?

ASMR: Do you tingle?

By Emma Kwan and Suzanne Guo
February 8, 2019

Noah Revelo’s family tradition: No (fish) guts, no glory

By Emma Kwan and Stella Huang
December 14, 2018
Junior Jiayan Luo does a squat, lifting a 142-kilogram (315 pound) barbell in the Fitness Center. Jiayan set his personal record of 155 kilograms (355 pounds) for the squat at nationals after qualifying for the tournament this past February.

Jiayan Luo lifts himself to nationals

By Emma Kwan
November 8, 2018
It's time to vote (and not because Taylor Swift told us so)

It’s time to vote (and not because Taylor Swift told us so)

By Emma Kwan, Copy/Content Editor
November 4, 2018
Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

By Emma Kwan and Evelin Diego
March 24, 2018
Signs from today's walkout.

Students Walk Out to Urge Gun Control

By Emma Kwan and Daphne Ih
March 14, 2018
Expensive Resume Boosters Don't Guarantee College Admission

Expensive Resume Boosters Don’t Guarantee College Admission

By Emma Kwan, Senior Writer
February 20, 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 don't overwork themselves too. Kylie Akiyama.

The Hidden Issue of Teacher Stress

By Priya Dixit and Emma Kwan
February 13, 2018

Audrey Leong

By Emma Kwan and Tino Tugwete
December 11, 2017
Students will attend a three-day Intersession at the beginning of next semester, going to nine 90-minute blocks based on what grade they're in. Anne Schill.

School Plans Inaugural Three-day Intersession

By Emma Kwan and Mayu Alten
November 16, 2017
Kylie Akiyama

Emily Macway’s path to teaching

By Alex Luna and Emma Kwan
October 24, 2017
Graphic by Anne Schill, Jasmine Shen.

Los Altos Hills Mayor Proposes ZIP Code Changes

By Emma Kwan, Senior Writer
October 23, 2017
Girls golf: Putting fair in fairway

Girls golf: Putting fair in fairway

By Emma Kwan, Senior Writer
October 23, 2017
Ashley Cai

The Average Lifespan of a Boy Band

By Emma Kwan and Daniela Gloster
September 29, 2017
If passed, the North Bayshore Precise Plan would alleviate the housing crisis, but would strain the district's 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
Ukelele Club Performs At Art In The Park

Ukelele Club Performs At Art In The Park

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
Ashley Cai

Baby Steps: Navigating Generational Differences

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
LAHS Hosts Annual Latino Awards

LAHS Hosts Annual Latino Awards

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Photo Courtesy Ellen Clark

Zimbabwe Run Brings the Joy of Africa to Los Altos

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017

A Christmas Story

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
December 24, 2016

Silicon Valley’s Solutions

By Emma Kwan, Emma Van Geuns, and Justin Yu
December 15, 2016
Graphic by Carissa Lee.

Animal Visits are Worthwhile, if not Lifechanging

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
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NYU Abu Dhabi: Shaping Future World Leaders

By Anisha Desai and Emma Kwan
November 27, 2016
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

English Teachers Incorporate Mindfulness in the Classroom

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
November 12, 2016
Ashley Cai

2016 Presidential Election: The Right Leans Left

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2016

Emma’s Dilemma: #Grumpkin

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
No New Friends, Some New Trends

No New Friends, Some New Trends

By Miranda Li, Emma Kwan, and Emma Van Geuns
October 16, 2016

Emma’s Dilemma: #AcademicAutopsy

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
October 16, 2016
Photo by Emma Kwan.

iOS 10: What’s New?

By Emma Kwan and Emma Van Geuns
September 30, 2016
Tom's Depot and Cafe Vitale are a couple of the businesses that still remain in Loyola Corners. A meeting was hosted at Tom's Depot this May to discuss zoning laws that could determine the economic vitality of the area. Photo by Kimia Shahidi.

Loyola Corners Update Aims to Revitalize Area

By Emma Kwan, Staff Writer
September 26, 2016
Soulforce Revolutionizes Summer Break

Soulforce Revolutionizes Summer Break

By Haley Ecker, Sana Khader, and Emma Kwan
August 19, 2016
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