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Amelia Tai, Visuals Editor

Amelia Tai is a senior at Santa Clara High School. Attending her third year of Journalism, she is The Roar’s visuals editor and the senior publicist and performer of Drama Club. Tai loves all forms of art – sketching, singing and oil paints, to mention a few – but can not dance to save her life. Outside of school’s arts and academics, Tai is an avid bird drawer, movie junkie and casual taker of four hour naps.

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Whether it is her passion narrative or storytelling, Henslee is interested in all forms of literature.

[Photo] New english teacher Amanda Henslee shares her love for art and creativity with students

September 22, 2023
Students steer towards Doordash instead of lunch from school for a greater variety and larger portion sizes.

[Photo] The increase in popularity of Doordash at SCHS brings a greater variety of food

September 6, 2023
Nowadays, many artists are signed to companies that promote the work the produce.

[Photo] Stay Solo or Sign To A Label?

August 28, 2023
After years of dealing with low wages and an unsupportive environment, many teachers have left the education system due to burnout.

[Photo] SCHS teachers reflect on the hardships from the U.S teacher shortage

April 13, 2023
Hazing, rape culture and segregation practices create a dangerous environment on college campuses.

[Photo] OPINION: Seek a healthy college life, not a Greek life

March 24, 2023
Energy based company ConocoPhillipss Willow Oil project poses a detriment to the environment, food sources, and Alaskan communities.

[Photo] OPINION: Alaska’s Willow Oil Project threatens Alaskan Natives and environmental health

March 19, 2023
OP Hyperreality & Friendships_Relationships (Amelia)

[Photo] OPINION: Beauty and magic? The hyperreal is far from real

March 10, 2023
FO roe v wade NEW (Amelia)

[Photo] FOCUS: SCHS reflects on the ramifications of Roe v. Wade’s overturning and how the lack of abortion access in certain states has fundamentally changed American politics

March 10, 2023
SPR Athletic Criticism & Parental Influence (Amelia)

[Photo] SPORTS: Athletes appreciate their support systems

March 10, 2023
CA Vocalizations in the Classroom (Amelia)

[Photo] CAMPUS: Share out or shut up?

March 10, 2023
In order to protect citizens from police brutality, the implementation of body cameras can help to hold police officers accountable for their actions.

[Photo] OPINION: Body cameras protect against police brutality

March 5, 2023
Water scarcity in the United States creates challenges for American health and economy.

[Photo] OPINION: Water scarcity poses a threat to America

February 21, 2023
Self-love can help lead to self-acceptance and fulfillment in ones identity.

[Photo] OPINION: Self-love is the antidote to Valentine’s Day

February 15, 2023
While CGI can be a powerful tool for the filmmaking industry, it can create a poor quality film.

[Photo] OPINION: An overreliance on CGI harms film

February 13, 2023
Proposition M opens up new opportunities for an affordable housing system while combating homelessness.

[Photo] OPINION: San Francisco’s Proposition M combats the homelessness crisis

January 30, 2023
The American Drug War has criminalized Black people and has contributed to increasing incarceration rates.

[Photo] OPINION: The Drug War reveals corrupt roots in the American prison system

January 20, 2023
A&E Glow Up Culture (Amelia)

[Photo] A&E: Students explore glow up culture

January 14, 2023
OP Gendered Traits (Amelia)

[Photo] OPINION: Masculinity in the workplace overshadows women

January 14, 2023
OP Package_ Representation (Amelia)

[Photo] OPINION: The nuances of representation

January 14, 2023
SPR Girls Flag Football (Amelia)

[Photo] SPORTS: A girls flag football team may be implemented to accommodate for Title IX

January 14, 2023
Airbnb create issues in rent prices, local communities and illegal renting.

[Photo] OPINION: Airbnbs are detrimental to local cities and tourist areas

January 10, 2023
CA AVID Collaboration (Amelia)

[Photo] CAMPUS: Santa Clara University supports AVID students

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.

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

December 24, 2022
The Close Friends feature on Instagram allows users to create a selective list of followers to view private content.

[Photo] Instagram’s Close Friends feature highlights privacy concerns among teenagers

December 23, 2022
Targeting famous paintings, like Vincent Van Goghs Sunflowers, fails to draw attention to the actual issues of a movement.

[Photo] OPINION: Just Stop Oil’s protests hinders progress for climate change

December 22, 2022
Students share mixed opinions on the controversy that led to Kanye Wests downfall.

[Photo] SCHS students express their thoughts on Kanye West

December 14, 2022
A&E Disney Princess Diversity (Amelia)

[Photo] A&E: Students appreciate seeing themselves represented in the increasingly diverse Disney princess movies

November 11, 2022
A&E Places Students Enjoy Eating At B&W (Amelia)

[Photo] A&E: Stay in or eat out? Students share their ideal dining locations

November 11, 2022
A&E Self-Care (Amelia)

[Photo] A&E: Self care helps to boost the confidence of some students, when done for the right reasons

November 11, 2022
OP Package_ Nation of Protest (Amelia)

[Photo] OPINION: America: Nation of Protest

November 11, 2022
FO School Safety & Gun Violence (Amelia)

[Photo] FOCUS: SCHS students and staff reflect on the importance of campus secu- rity and mental health in preventing school shootings

November 11, 2022
FO Gun Safety BACKGROUND (Amelia)

[Photo] FOCUS: Members of the SCHS community express their thoughts on current gun legislation and the Second Amendment

November 11, 2022
SPR Girls Sports 2022-2023 (Amelia)

[Photo] SPORTS: Girls Sports Empowerment

November 11, 2022
CA Gender Neutral Bathrooms (Amelia)

[Photo] CAMPUS: Rather than providing inclusivity on campus, some believe the new gender-neutral bathrooms are misused despite their intentions

November 11, 2022
Iranian women are being targeted by the morality police under their unjust laws.

[Photo] OPINION: The Iranian morality police are an instrument of oppression

October 18, 2022
Building a routine at the gym has been beneficial for students in breaking outside of their comfort zones.

[Photo] 24 Hour Fitness offers teens an opportunity to develop workout routines

September 13, 2022
OP Misrepresentation or Mental Disorders (Amelia)

[Photo] OPINION: The mentally unwell do not bring the illwell that the media sells

June 7, 2022
OPINION: The homeless are not thieves; cities should not treat them so

OPINION: The homeless are not thieves; cities should not treat them so

Amelia Tai
June 7, 2022
FO False Food Advertisements (Amelia)

[Photo] FOCUS: Deceiving food packaging

May 26, 2022
CA Sibling Pressure ALTERNATE (Amelia)

CAMPUS: Achievements impact sibling dynamics

May 26, 2022
CA Teachers Moving Within District (Amelia)

[Photo] CAMPUS: Teachers share their wisdom from many years of SCUSD tenure

May 26, 2022
CA Graduation Requirements (Amelia) (1)

[Photo] CAMPUS: The SCHS community reflects on college admission requirements

May 26, 2022
A&E Digital vs Traditional Art (Amelia)

[Photo] A&E: While some pick up paint brushes, others use digital pencils

April 8, 2022
A&E: From Jazz to Taylor Swift

A&E: From Jazz to Taylor Swift

Amelia Tai
April 8, 2022
OP The East in 50 Years (Amelia)

[Photo] OPINION: Oil, geopolitics and famine

April 8, 2022
FOCUS: Sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have resulted in extreme inflation and social turmoil

FOCUS: Sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have resulted in extreme inflation and social turmoil

Amelia Tai
April 8, 2022
CA Honors Courses Not Receiving GPA Boost (Amelia)

[Photo] CAMPUS: More work, same grade point average

April 8, 2022
Despite stereotypes about the hijab, many hijabis at SCHS feel empowered by it.

[Photo] Hijabis at SCHS speak out against India’s hijab bans

March 21, 2022
A&E: Students await Marvels Phase Four

A&E: Students await Marvel’s Phase Four

Amelia Tai
February 18, 2022
FOCUS: American, Asian and Latine populations celebrate traditional customs and holidays

FOCUS: American, Asian and Latine populations celebrate traditional customs and holidays

Amelia Tai
February 18, 2022
Despite academic expectations, it is important to balance mental health over school.

[Photo] Five ways to balance mental health and academics, according to one reporter

February 17, 2022
NO LINE

[Photo] OPINION: Social media and the psychology behind its global impact

February 18, 2022
Other competitive sports tend to overshadow color guard which excludes those who participate in the sport.

[Photo] OPINION: The undermining of color guard harms everyone involved in it

February 18, 2022
Multiracial students at SCHS appreciate the Bay Areas diverse community.

[Photo] FOCUS: Multiracial students feel less outcasted in the Bay Area, yet the struggle to feel ‘seen’ is strong and unrelenting

February 18, 2022
SPR Soccer Park (Amelia T)

[Photo] SPORTS: Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park at risk of being closed during Levi’s stadium events

February 18, 2022
Shows from other countries and cultures like squid Game have helped students feel a sense of belonging.

[Photo] Students find value in proper film representation beyond stereotypes

January 14, 2022
Many students at SCHS note problematic aspects that accompany social media.

FOCUS: Whistle blower Francis Haugen reveals Facebook purposefully promotes problematic content for profit

Amelia Tai
December 10, 2021
In languages such as Spanish or French, most words are gendered.

[Photo] SCHS language department strives for gender inclusivity

December 8, 2021
New sources usage of subscriptions and hinder students from learning from these websites.

[Photo] OPINION EDITORIAL: Students should be exempt from unnecessary newspaper subscriptions

December 10, 2021
The origins of Red Ribbon Week are highly problematic and promote violence.

[Photo] OPINION: Red Ribbon Week is a failure of the War on Drugs and needs to leave

December 10, 2021
Students struggle balancing academic and athletics when playing sports from each season.

[Photo] SPORTS: Students struggle to balance athletics and academics

December 10, 2021
The class of 2022 had a unique application experience as many were unable to visit college campuses due to the pandemic.

[Photo] CAMPUS: Class of 2022 reflects on their college application experience

December 10, 2021
AVID teachers claim to have received a lack of support and resources in order to support their students.

Abrupt recruitment within the AVID program shows an underlying problem

Amelia Tai
December 1, 2021
The sweetners and pearls found in most boba drinks contribute to its harmful health effects.

[Photo] OPINION: Despite its popularity, boba has harmful effects

November 9, 2021
Digital textbooks are far more efficient and convenient as opposed to their physical counterparts.

[Photo] OPINION: Digital education platforms promote success in classrooms

November 4, 2021
The that girl lifestyle, popularized through social media platforms, promotes toxic productivity and unhealthy eating habits.

[Photo] OPINION: Not everyone can be ‘that girl’

November 1, 2021
Many factors impacted the mental health of students and teachers during distance learning and such factors are still prevalent as SCHS returns to normalcy.

FOCUS: A year of isolation heightened anxiety and disengagement. What now?

Amelia Tai
October 29, 2021
The romanticization of cultures leads to harmful stereotypes and fetishization.

[Photo] OPINION: The romanticization and misrepresentation of cultures based on their portrayal in mainstream media is degrading and offensive

October 29, 2021
Many students felt unprepared returning to an in-person learning environment after a year of distance learning.

[Photo] FOCUS: Imposter syndrome defeats SCHS students 42-0

October 29, 2021
The vaccines have proved to be effective, so the boosters can further help combat current COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] OPINION: J&J and Moderna vaccine boosters ensure a safe future after period of adversity in the nation

October 18, 2021
Through her friend, Syquia found her passion for teaching Special Ed.

Aside from teaching, new teacher Cristina Syquia has a passion for cooking

Amelia Tai
October 13, 2021
Racism in the MLB is not only harmful to Ohtani, but to the Asian-American community as whole.

[Photo] OPINION: Racism should have no place in baseball

September 30, 2021
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