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Amelia Howell, Online Editor

Amelia Howell is a sophomore at SCHS and this will be her second year on the staff of The Roar. She is SCHS' Sophomore Class President and has a passion for digital media and design. When she isn’t writing or making graphics for The Roar, Howell can be found listening to music, painting, watching Netflix, hanging out with friends, or playing soccer. 

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Some athletes have chosen to not participate in sports this year.

[PHOTO] CAMPUS: Student athletes struggle with missing their sports season due to the pandemic

April 16, 2021
One organization the donations were distributed to was the South Valley FISH Food Pantry.

Girls Empowerment Project and PERIOD Club host menstrual product drive to combat period poverty

March 21, 2021

REVIEW: Drake’s EP ‘Scary Hours 2’ delivers three exceptional tracks with noteworthy lyrics and features

March 6, 2021
FO Pink Tax

[PHOTO] FOCUS: Luxury taxes on menstrual products is costly to people in more ways than one

February 19, 2021
video games charity

[PHOTO] OPINION: Video game developers should follow gamers’ lead and donate to charity

February 19, 2021
Georgia has been a red state since 1992, but its recent blue victory shows it was probably due to disproportionate voter suppression.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Southern states are not always true red states, but instead have spent years suppressing blue votes

January 14, 2021
Students have varying opinions about what they hope the future of music holds.

[PHOTO] Students share their anticipations for music and musical expression in the coming years

December 29, 2020
OP 2020

[PHOTO] OPINION: The Trump administration’s response to crises was harmful and unacceptable

December 19, 2020
OP Xmas

[PHOTO] OPINION: Christmas creep infects retailers and damages the shopping experience

December 19, 2020
DL General challenges

[PHOTO] DISTANCE LEARNING: SCHS members face external challenges during distance learning

December 19, 2020
Students enjoy listening to audiobooks or reading physical books.

[PHOTO] A&E: Students discuss whether they prefer to read using physical books or audiobooks

December 19, 2020
The Game Awards 2020 included winners amongst several categories alongside announcements and updates on more games.

[PHOTO] REVIEW: The Game Awards 2020 was surprising in some aspects, but overall mediocre

December 13, 2020
When traveling, people must take measures in order to follow safety guidelines and stay safe.

[PHOTO] A&E: Students safely travel during COVID-19

December 19, 2020
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[PHOTO] Many SCHS students are concerned about the political unrest of Kashmir

December 3, 2020
Roar: The Podcast | Episode 2

Roar: The Podcast | Episode 2: Distance learning’s impact on students

November 13, 2020
The DYC team aims to help users gain leadership skills and experience in their desired career field.

CAMPUS: Junior Rohan Malyala creates a career-building program

November 2, 2020
DL Mental Health 1

[PHOTO] DISTANCE LEARNING: Mental health

November 2, 2020
Many SCHS students use hiking as a way to spend time outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO] A&E: SCHS students and staff go on hikes to stay active during COVID-19

November 2, 2020
Many open-world video games, such as

[PHOTO] OPINION: Open-world video games are flawed and overrated

October 22, 2020
UC System goes test-blind to SAT and ACT scores for college applicants.

[PHOTO] Pros and Cons of the UC System going test-blind to SAT and ACT scores

September 10, 2020
To help save the USPS, buy stamps and text

[PHOTO] OPINION: The privatization of the United States Postal Service disproportionately suppresses communities

September 7, 2020
Many students have complained about difficulties regarding the College Board’s AP exam submission process.

[PHOTO] OPINION: The College Board lawsuit is a hopeful step towards change

June 1, 2020
Many SCHS students are practicing their faith virtually.

[PHOTO] Churches have been meeting virtually during the pandemic

May 13, 2020
Roar: The Podcast | Episode 1

Roar: The Podcast | Episode 1: Coping with COVID-19 — freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors

April 24, 2020
The change occurred because certain students were using their personal accounts to access restricted apps.

[PHOTO] The recent restriction of personal accounts on school-issued Chromebooks has hindered many students’ technological freedoms

January 29, 2020
Only 14 states currently allow 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote.

[PHOTO] OPINION: 16-year-olds deserve to have their voice heard

November 5, 2019
The plots of YA dystopian novels are often very repetitive.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Young Adult Dystopian novels are depressing and banal

October 25, 2019
Tate’s experience tutoring high school students helped her decide her career.

SCHS welcomes new English teacher Stefanie Tate and her instinct to help and educate

October 16, 2019
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