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The Roar

The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar

The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar

Intense content on social media can desensitize individuals to violence and aggression, leading to a lack of empathy.

OP-ED: Social media desensitizes viewers to violence

Nicholas Iriberri October 14, 2024

Since the invention of movies, there has been a race to create interesting content that seeks the attention of viewers, even if only momentarily. What started out as more down-to-earth content soon escalated...

Kamala Harris effectively uses social media to promote her presidential campaign.

OPINION: Using social media is a beneficial tactic for presidential candidates

Nishi Vijayvargiya October 12, 2024

Social media has fundamentally transformed presidential campaigns, giving candidates direct access to voters, enabling rapid responses to both supporters and critics and becoming an easier and more affordable...

In reality, 'girl talk' is much more than having silly conversation, instead, it is a chance for girls to connect with each other.

OPINION: One reporter shares her perspective on ‘girl talk’

Jackie Duran October 4, 2024

When girls converse within groups, engaging in “girl talk,” it is often assumed to be an unserious discussion about boys. In reality, girl talk is a community where women can trust each other and discuss...

Without learning the true traditions behind a culture, appreciation can lead to appropriation.

OPINION: Cultural traditions deserve more than appreciation

Nishita Viswajith September 29, 2024

As I posed on stage, waiting to perform, the song echoed through the theater. The beats were clear, but the words were unfamiliar. Even though I had mastered the steps and the movements, understanding...

Many celebrities and influencers attempt to spread awareness on social issues for their public image, participating in performative activism.

OPINION: Awareness or Attention?

Aisha Shafik September 7, 2024

In today's digitally-driven world, social movements are propelled by the media, giving rise to a variety of activist forms – most notably, the performative kind. Performative activism raises questions...

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