Choir to hold annual winter concert
Los Altos High School choir wraps up the semester with “A Season of Song,” its annual winter concert, next Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. All four choir classes — Chorale, Concert Choir, Bel Canto, and...
View ArticleIdan Garten scores Carnegie Mellon soccer commitment
Since starting soccer at seven years old, senior Idan Garten never looked back, spending both personal and practice time improving his skills. But soccer is more than just a sport to Idan: It’s a place...
View ArticleHot Shot: Sports betting will ruin the NBA
Sports betting has erupted since its legalization in 2018. In June of that year, $310 million was wagered in sports betting. In January 2024, that number was $13.9 billion. In other words, business...
View ArticleMarching Band’s first Disney trip since COVID-19
With new members, Los Altos High School’s Marching Band is back to pre-COVID-19 numbers, bringing a resurgence of trips like the annual Disney trip. The last time Marching Band went to Disney was...
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At Qualia, femininity across generations takes center stage
What is womanhood? What does it mean to reclaim the female form? And what does it mean to see yourself through someone else’s eyes? Seven female artists pose these questions at Qualia Contemporary...
View ArticleBreakfast Club brings students together through early morning math review...
When most students are still asleep, math teacher Toni Smith is already at school — almost every morning, her classroom is open for any of her students who need extra help. For the last three years,...
View ArticleFaye’s Expressway: Let’s pause
There’s a guilt of privilege that hides in the corner of my mind. We’ve all seen suffering differently. I still vividly remember a heart-wrenching AP Human Geography documentary in sophomore year....
View ArticleAI art: Removing creativity from the craft
Based on the advancement of generative AI, the walls between humans and machines seem to be ever-thinner. Through the advancement of AI, photorealistic images that would take a master artist hours to...
View ArticleMeet Nathan Coleman, the face of theatre tech
At just 17 years old, Nathan Coleman is a small business owner. Blackout Lighting is his lighting company, which he created while pursuing his passion for technical theater. Nathan believes his...
View ArticleI’m tired of waiting for you, America
Dear America, You have failed me and I need you to do better. It’s far overdue that you give me the chance to speak, so now you will listen. I am my mother’s daughter, raised by generations of...
View ArticleHomelessness is a real issue. Here’s what our district is doing about it.
Over 30 students experience homelessness at our school; almost 70 experience it in our district. Despite the issue’s seeming invisibility, its growth across the County — rising from 2,739 to 4,452...
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Teachers and students navigate a changing world of generative AI
It’s nearly impossible to go through an average day without hearing about generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. AI has shifted the learning landscape in recent years — in both positive and...
View ArticleGen AI Club hosts guest speaker series
When “generative AI” — a rapidly evolving field — is brought up, students may feel like it’s a concept reserved for programmers or tech insiders. But at Los Altos High School, the Generative AI Club...
View ArticleImprov Club brings drama into the Teen Center
With just a few games and a room full of strangers, Los Altos High School’s Improv Club turned the Mountain View Teen Center into an interactive introduction to improvisational theater on Wednesday,...
View ArticleColumn: An overview of November and early December news
Republicans sweep election In a dramatic shift from 2020, Donald Trump won every swing state as well as the popular vote, securing a return to power. Republicans also made significant gains in the...
View ArticleStudents from Mountain View Oracle receive SPLC Courage Award
Editor’s note: The information in this article regarding the lawsuit is not comprehensive; a more detailed report can be found in an earlier story by The Talon. Mountain View High School senior Myesha...
View ArticleTeen CERT workshop provides students with hands-on disaster preparedness
Through Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, students interested in emergency preparedness and disaster training had the opportunity to participate in a three-day workshop held by Los Altos’ Teen...
View ArticleScouting Report: The season tip-off
Hey Eagles! The Scouting Report is back, and with the winter season starting, we have some predictions for the upcoming girls basketball season. Everything is about to change, with new players joining...
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Photo Essay: SEL hosts annual Wellness Week
Gallery | 8 Photos Michelle Jacob On Monday, December 9, Los Altos High School’s Student Community Leaders (SCL) hosted Wellness Week— a twice-a-year tradition to help students relieve stress about...
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Photo essay: ASB hosts annual Holiday Faire
Gallery | 13 Photos Jolie Lu The large gym transformed into a festive Holiday Faire hosted by ASB on Friday, December 13, as 53 clubs set up stations for the annual event. During lunch, students...
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