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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

Artifice is prominent in social media, leading to unrealistic expectations and poor mental health among many youths.

OPINION: Is artifice an essential skill?

Aisha Shafik April 15, 2024

Artifice is defined as the art of contriving or deceiving in order to reach a desired end. The media plays an impactful role, especially with the concept of artifice creating a false sense of reality for...

Junior Andrew Nguyen learns how to use a belt sander in his construction class.

OPINION: Empowering Education

Nishita Viswajith April 12, 2024

Choosing to learn out of genuine interest can have more of an effect on individuals compared to when being obligated to learn. As students progress through school, they are required to take traditional...

Despite their talent and culture, Asian American artists are often limited to their opportunities for recognition.

OPINION: Asian American representation in the music industry needs to be diversified

Natalie Smith April 6, 2024

In January, pop and R&B artist Thuy announced her accomplishment as the first Vietnamese-born performer to debut at Coachella. Furthermore, the length of time it took for a Vietnamese artist to perform...

The wealth and fashion differences between old money and new money are prominent in day to day life.

OPINION: Old money is class, new money is brag

Catalina Lopez April 1, 2024

Old money demonstrates elegance and classiness, the minimalist look of its fashion is timeless and will be prominent for centuries to come. The unnecessary patterns and designs for new money fashion are...



Savior siblings cause unethical factors that can be avoided with different medical solutions.

OPINION: Savior siblings are not a solution

Nishi Vijayvargiya March 27, 2024

As movies such as “My Sister’s Keeper” and “Never Let Me Go” are gaining popularity, so are the savior sibling issues they both discuss. A savior sibling is created when parents create another...

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