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
Mira Sundar

Mira Sundar, Managing Editor

All content by Mira Sundar
MVHS journalism program to undergo major changes next school year

MVHS journalism program to undergo major changes next school year

By Mira Sundar and Anika Sikka
May 8, 2023
Mihika Jain: Homecoming Top 20

Mihika Jain: Homecoming Top 20

By Mira Sundar, Managing Editor
October 24, 2022
Marvel: The past, present and future

Marvel: The past, present and future

By Mira Sundar, Matthew Kim, Audrey Tsai, and Nayeon Kim
October 6, 2022
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have both begun the process of putting their mental health over the next medal and it is the necessary move for all athletes.

Simone says: Winning isn’t everything

By Mira Sundar, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Alta Vista High School was named as a 2022 Model Continuation High School.

District looks to implement an ethnic studies course next school year

By Mira Sundar
October 2, 2021
The Mountain View – Los Altos Board of Trustees voted unanimously to increase the frequency of homework free weekends in the 2021–22 school year. However, many MVLA staff members believe that an increase in homework free weekends alone isn’t enough to improve the well being of students, and that further steps need to be taken by the MVLA District.

Board votes to increase homework free weekends

By Mira Sundar and Audrey Zhu
September 19, 2021
STUDENTSVRECALL is a grassroots movement of California students that is affiliated with the California Democratic Party and stands united with Newsom in opposition to the recall. They are hosting phone banking events and weekly town hall meetings to garner support for Newsom as he runs in the recall election.

Student-led organization to support Governor Newsom

By Mira Sundar
August 26, 2021
Sabin (center) is pictured with some of her fellow teammates at Occidental College. She played four years of lacrosse in college and is excited to share the lessons she has learned through her time as a player and her visions for the upcoming season this Spring with the rest of the LAHS team.

Girls lacrosse welcomes new coach Christina Sabin

By Mira Sundar, Sports Editor
August 22, 2021
The Mountain View–Los Altos Board of Trustees voted to adopt the “Local Control and Accountability Plan” (LCAP), which centers around student equity and a safe learning environment amongst other goals. This plan will be implemented by the MVLA District for the upcoming school year.

MVLA Board approves “Local Control and Accountability Plan” for the 2021–2022 academic year

By Mira Sundar
June 22, 2021
Juneteenth is the commemoration of the liberation of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy in 1866. The Justice Vanguard organized and hosted their first ever Juneteenth festival today to celebrate the steps taken towards the liberation and freedom of the Black community.

Community members gather to celebrate Juneteenth

By Mira Sundar
June 19, 2021
On April 18 of this year, 12 owners of various football teams tried to create a separate Super League that consisted of the elite football teams across the many European leagues, in an attempt to break away from the current Union of European Football Association. However, while this Super League attempt quickly fell down the drain, the huge fan outcry as a result of this attempted league raised questions about football culture and how it connects communities across Europe.

Football fans unite in culture conflict against European Super League

By Mira Sundar and Lauren Morimoto
May 28, 2021
Los Altos varsity boys race in the 100-meter dash to mark the beginning of the pentathlon. Throughout the pentathlon, athletes competed in a 100-meter dash, shot-put, long jump, high jump and a 400-meter race, with senior Jimmy Dessouki winning for the boys and sophomore Megan MacKenzie winning for the girls.

Eagles win both pentathlon divisions in unconventional track meet

By Mira Sundar
May 11, 2021
A Protester holds a sign while marching through downtown Mountain View.

Protesters unite against growing acts of hate across the nation

By Mira Sundar
May 2, 2021
Cedric Smith jumps for the football to make the catch. Cedric committed to play football at the University of Guelph — after playing the sport for over 10 years, he is excited to start the next chapter in his journey.

Heading back home: Cedric Smith commits to play football at the University of Guelph

By Mira Sundar
May 1, 2021
After months of WiFi issues and “Hey, you’re muted,” teachers and students have finally returned to the Los Altos High School campus for the first time since March of last year.

Teachers are returning to campus — here’s how they feel

By Mira Sundar, Kaley Kwan, and Natalie Wei
April 25, 2021
The varsity football team prepares to snap the ball near the end of their last game. It was a close finish, but the Eagles ultimately came out on top with a score of 21–14.

The Eagles soar to a win to end the football season

By Mira Sundar
April 16, 2021
The Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) held a public webinar yesterday at 9 a.m., where they ultimately agreed to table further discussion on playoffs until more information is released by the County. The board also released new guidelines on cohorts and voted to allow for a limited number of spectators at all Season 2 and 3 competitions.

SCVAL Board of Managers comes to a decision on playoffs, cohorts and spectators

By Mira Sundar
March 5, 2021
The Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) held a public webinar today at 2 p.m. in response to student and parent complaints about the sports schedule released on Thursday, January 21. After an hour-long public comment session, the Board tabled the conversation about postseason competitions until the next public meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 4.

SCVAL Board of Managers keeps shortened schedule; undecided on playoffs

By Allison Bricca, Naomi Schulze, and Mira Sundar
February 17, 2021
This morning, the Mountain View–Los Altos School District and the District Teachers’ Association released the terms and conditions for the District’s planned return to in-person instruction. The return will operate under safety regulations provided by the State Health Department and CDPH, including face coverings, stable groups, physical distancing, adequate ventilation, hand hygiene, surveillance or screening testing and reporting symptoms and close-contact exposure.

Mountain View-Los Altos school district to implement a new hybrid plan

By Anika Sikka and Mira Sundar
February 8, 2021
Washington D.C. updates: What's going on at Capitol Hill?

Washington D.C. updates: What’s going on at Capitol Hill?

By Vaishu Sirkay, Mira Sundar, Naomi Schulze, Navya Singhai, Emily McNally, Lauren Morimoto, and Anika Sikka
January 6, 2021
The Los Altos City Council voted to remove school resource officers from Los Altos High School.

City Council votes to remove SROs from Los Altos High

By Mira Sundar and Anika Sikka
November 25, 2020
The Los Altos Police Task Force is charged with finding a solution to the presence of SROs at LAHS.

A look into the Los Altos Police Task Force

By Mira Sundar, Anika Sikka, and Gil Rubinstein
October 24, 2020
Tonight, Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in the final presidential debate.

An overview of the final presidential debate

By Kaavya Butaney, Natalie Wei, Olivia Hewang, Gil Rubinstein, Anika Sikka, Mira Sundar, and Nathaniel Joffe
October 22, 2020
Staff writers Allan Feldman and Mira Sundar share their perspective on how cancel culture has recently begun to inhibit free exchange.

It’s time to cancel ‘cancel culture’

By Allan Feldman and Mira Sundar
October 12, 2020
JT Faraji calls to the crowd through his bullhorn. On Friday, September 25, protesters gathered in Menlo Park, reacting to the grand jury indictment in Breonna Taylor's case.

Menlo Park protesters march in reaction to Breonna Taylor indictment

By Anika Sikka and Mira Sundar
September 25, 2020
The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs linked arms in a moment of silence for those killed by police brutality before their game on Thursday, September 10. The LAHS football team aims to show a similar act of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Texans and Chiefs — linking arms and sparking controversy

By Anika Sikka and Mira Sundar
September 20, 2020
Five females robbed the Standard Liquor store in Downtown Los Altos.

Five rob Standard Liquor in Downtown Los Altos

By Mira Sundar and Anika Sikka
September 18, 2020
CCMVHS held an open discussion to address the presence of SROs on MVLA campuses.

CCMVHS meeting: Community discusses SROs and their role on campus

By Mira Sundar and Anika Sikka
September 17, 2020
Los Altos High School’s annual Diversity Week will take place Monday, April 26, to Friday, April 30, with daily activities modified to allow for both in-person and virtual student participation.

SROs and ethnic studies — a closer look

By Mira Sundar, Anika Sikka, and Cedric Chan
September 13, 2020
The district will be expanding its mental health services as the school year begins in a remote setting,

MVLA to implement new wellness services for the 2020–2021 school year

By Mira Sundar and Cameron Cox
August 12, 2020
Today at 6 p.m., Los Altos leadership held a town hall to address concerns about the Los Altos Police Department.

Los Altos residents speak out against police in town hall meeting

By Mira Sundar and Anika Sikka
July 28, 2020
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