The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar
The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar
The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar

Amanda Troll, Co Editor-in-Chief

Amanda Troll is a senior at Santa Clara High School and in her fourth year of Journalism. She hopes to have a future career in literature, specifically writing novels. In her spare time, Troll enjoys hanging out with her friends, watching “Big Mouth” with her beagle Zora and drinking Baja Blasts from Taco Bell.

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Head football coach Nelson Gifford instructs football players during spring training, preparing them for summer practices.

SPORTS: Summer training for cheer, dance and football will soon being for their fall season

Amanda Troll
August 7, 2025

SPORTS: ‘What’s in My Bag?’ Athletes share gameday and practice essentials

Amanda Troll
July 15, 2025
Social media influences eating habits, including unhealthy trends.

The power of influence

Amanda Troll
February 26, 2025
SPORTS: Sports' most valuable players can be holding a ball, clipboard or camera

SPORTS: Sports’ most valuable players can be holding a ball, clipboard or camera

Amanda Troll
February 14, 2025
The Weeknd explores death and loss in his new album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.' (Courtesy of Republic Records)

REVIEW: The Weeknd completes his After Hours trilogy with new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

Amanda Troll
February 2, 2025
Campus supervisors Frank Giacomelli and Sharon Ratliff hope to create a safe place for students.

Campus supervisors? More like campus superheroes

Amanda Troll
December 15, 2024
SPORTS: Behind the Pom Poms

SPORTS: Behind the Pom Poms

Amanda Troll
October 25, 2024
Junior Fiona McCormick announced her commitment to play Division I soccer at Pepperdine University on Sept. 30, 2024.

Junior Fiona McCormick receives a Division 1 soccer offer to Pepperdine University

Amanda Troll
October 17, 2024
Summertime allows the SCHS community to relax and spend time doing fun activities with their loved ones.

Sunrise to sunset:

Amanda Troll
May 30, 2024
Roar: The Podcast | TikTok Brain Rot

Roar: The Podcast | TikTok Brain Rot

Amanda Troll, Ellen Vu, Jackie Duran, and Theodore Nguyen
May 22, 2024
Kai Johnson takes advantage of early practices in order to better his techniques, allowing him to succeed on the wrestling mat.

SPORTS: Up at the crack of dawn, athletes strive to work on

Amanda Troll
April 21, 2024
One reporter shares her journey with communication.

Communication is key

Amanda Troll
April 16, 2024
Teachers strengthen their bonds outside of the classroom through spirit days and hangouts.

From work to play:

Amanda Troll
April 2, 2024
The baseball team has formed close relatioships with each other, allowing them to push each other to become better athletes

SPORTS: Relationships within sports teams is the key to success

Amanda Troll
February 18, 2024
Roar: The Podcast | Generational Differences

Roar: The Podcast | Generational Differences

Jackie Duran, Ellen Vu, and Amanda Troll
February 17, 2024
Junior Karan Kolappa shoots for a basket while playing at SCHS's varsity basketball home game against Summit Shasta on Nov. 16, 2023.

SPORTS: Choosing Excellence

Amanda Troll
December 16, 2023
In their newly released duet “Everywhere, Everything” Noah Kahan and Gracie Abram explore happiness and love.

REVIEW: Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams’ newly released duet “Everywhere, Everything” is everywhere, and it is everything

Amanda Troll
December 7, 2023
One reporter reflects on being multiracial and how it influences her daily life.

Between both worlds

Amanda Troll
November 2, 2023
Taylor Swift’s new album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version) looks back on love and past memories.

The wait is finally over for Taylor Swift’s album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”

Amanda Troll
October 30, 2023
SPORTS: 'There shouldn't be hate'

SPORTS: ‘There shouldn’t be hate’

Amanda Troll
October 28, 2023
A&E: Some students feel left out of elaborate vacation plans

A&E: Some students feel left out of elaborate vacation plans

Amanda Troll
May 31, 2023
A&E: How does social media change music?

A&E: How does social media change music?

Amanda Troll
April 27, 2023
A&E: Should mature media be reserved for mature audiences?

A&E: Should mature media be reserved for mature audiences?

Amanda Troll
March 11, 2023
“Red Moon in Venus" consists of 15 tracks with a duration of 43 minutes and 22 seconds. 

REVIEW: Kali Uchis’s “Red Moon in Venus” narrates a story of emotion to past lovers

Amanda Troll
March 6, 2023
Abrams' debut album “Good Riddance" consists of 12 songs, with a duration of 52 minutes and 30 seconds.

REVIEW: Grace Abrams’ debut album “Good Riddance” explores complex relationships

Amanda Troll
March 1, 2023
SCHS senior Lily Carlos defends against Sacred Heart.

SCHS girls varsity soccer team put up a fight against Sacred Heart Preparatory

Amanda Troll
February 26, 2023
Students can benefit from listening to music in class by increasing focus and reducing negative emotions.

OPINION: Listening to music promotes student learning

Amanda Troll
February 16, 2023
Sam Smith's latest album "Gloria" sends a message of pride, freedom and self-love.

REVIEW: Sam Smith’s “Gloria”conveys a story of growth

Amanda Troll
February 2, 2023
A&E: Trashy or tasteful? The debate on reality TV

A&E: Trashy or tasteful? The debate on reality TV

Amanda Troll
January 14, 2023

CAMPUS: Advice Column

Amanda Troll
January 2, 2023
In the past, influencers used outlets like magazines to reach a wider audience. Nowadays, influencers utilize social media to connect with their following.

‘Nowadays, you can get famous for anything:’ SCHS community reflects on changes on influencer outreach

Amanda Troll
December 24, 2022
A&E: Actors at SCHS describe tips and tricks they have learned to deliver stellar performances

A&E: Actors at SCHS describe tips and tricks they have learned to deliver stellar performances

Amanda Troll
November 11, 2022
Prior to teaching at SCHS, Kendall coached water polo at Ohlone College and other high schools.

New physical education teacher Gene Kendall has been passionate for teaching from a young age

Amanda Troll
October 15, 2022
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