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The Roar
The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar
Ellen Vu

Ellen Vu, Spotlight Editor

Ellen Vu is a junior at Santa Clara High School, and has been in Journalism since her freshman year. She also plays on the varsity tennis team and loves getting food after practice. Outside of school, Vu enjoys going on walks with her French Bulldog and shopping with her friends. If she is not studying, she can be found trying new cafes.

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Junior Andrew Catolico practices for the Mattress Race, one of BOTC’s newly introduced events.

Behind the scenes of BOTC

Ellen Vu
March 17, 2025
PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s new R&B album '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' explore emotional relationships. (Courtesy of OVO Sound)

REVIEW: PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s new album ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ is another hit

Ellen Vu
February 16, 2025
Student Voices: What is the point of getting your permit or driving license?

Student Voices: What is the point of getting your permit or driving license?

Ellen Vu
December 20, 2024
By accepting that acne is a normal part of teenage life and learning how to take care of it, one reporter was able to gain confidence.

One reporter reflects on her journey dealing with acne

Ellen Vu
December 18, 2024
History teacher Daniel Skapinsky and junior Nico Oliveira share a friendly student-teacher relationship with each other.

CAMPUS: Relationships in classrooms

Ellen Vu
December 13, 2024
The weekly selection of new, exciting flavors Crumbl offers entice many to come and try despite the questionably high prices.

A&E: The latest sweet trend, Crumbl Cookie takes over

Ellen Vu
October 25, 2024

A&E: SCHS explores the colorful world of expressive hair

Ellen Vu
May 24, 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
Taylor Swift's new album, 'THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY,' features 31 tracks that offer listeners an emotional and vulnerable journey.

REVIEW: The torturous wait comes to an end with Taylor Swift’s ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY’

Ellen Vu
April 22, 2024
Students have noticed rising prices as thrift stores become more popular places to shop and due to online resellers.

A&E: Students discuss how thrifting culture shifts as second hand shops grow in popularity

Ellen Vu
April 22, 2024
Monaco Middle School’s mariachi band performs a lively concert at SCHS on Wednesday, Apr 3rd, during tutorial.

SCHS welcomes Monaco Middle School’s mariachi musicians to perform

Ellen Vu
April 4, 2024

FOCUS: Student Voices: What is your relationship with the color pink

Ellen Vu
February 22, 2024
Teachers and students navigate food rules within their classrooms.

CAMPUS: Students and staff chew on class eating policies

Ellen Vu
February 22, 2024
Roar: The Podcast | Generational Differences

Roar: The Podcast | Generational Differences

Jackie Duran, Ellen Vu, and Amanda Troll
February 17, 2024
AP Environmental Science teacher, Suzanne Miller Moody, engages her class in important discussions.

SCHS adds new AP Environmental Science course

Ellen Vu
December 20, 2023

A&E: Holiday gift guide

Ellen Vu
December 17, 2023
As the only school in SCHS to test the new workout app, Volt, students and staff hope that the athletes in Athletic PE will benefit from the structured programs.

SPORTS: SCHS introduces new Volt workout app

Ellen Vu
October 28, 2023
Seniors Asher Dubin and Cheyenne De Guzman pose for a picture after walking out during the homecoming rally court ceremony.

SCHS presents its first homecoming rally in four years

Ellen Vu
October 19, 2023
Mitski shares her vulnerability and her healing journey with fans in her new album “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”.

REVIEW: Mitski shares a new view on self-love in her new album “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”

Ellen Vu
September 24, 2023
A&E: ‘It’s like a roller coaster’

A&E: ‘It’s like a roller coaster’

Ellen Vu
April 27, 2023
Del Rey's latest album captures spirituality, family and self-acceptance in her distinctive style.

REVIEW: Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” explores self-identity

Ellen Vu
March 29, 2023
BookTok is a subcommunity on social media platform TikTok where users share about books and literature.

SCHS community reviews BookTok’s trending reads

Ellen Vu
March 13, 2023
A&E: From gift giving to quality time: what love languages do students at SCHS speak?

A&E: From gift giving to quality time: what love languages do students at SCHS speak?

Ellen Vu
March 11, 2023
FO Abortion Pills & Pharmacies (Ellen)

[Photo] FOCUS: Retail pharmacies dispense abortion pills under new FDA ruling

Sonia Mankame
March 10, 2023
Senior Jamal Howard impersonates Black artist Tyler, the Creator to perform his hit song "EARFQUAKE."

[Photo] One reporter shares her experience watching SCHS’s annual BSU presentation

Rhea Gosain
February 18, 2023
Antonio Elloso, freshman

Antonio Elloso, freshman

Ellen Vu
January 18, 2023
Manasa Satish, sophomore

Manasa Satish, sophomore

Ellen Vu
January 18, 2023
Ryan Lee Song, sophomore

Ryan Lee Song, sophomore

Ellen Vu
January 18, 2023
Preesha Vaswani, sophomore

Preesha Vaswani, sophomore

Ellen Vu
January 18, 2023
Alyssa McCuin, junior

Alyssa McCuin, junior

Ellen Vu
January 18, 2023
Nico Fischer, freshman

Nico Fischer, freshman

Ellen Vu
January 18, 2023
A&E: How criminal is true crime?

A&E: How criminal is true crime?

Ellen Vu
January 14, 2023

Student Voices: Is it safe to show your location online?

Ellen Vu
January 13, 2023
Students share mixed opinions on the controversy that led to Kanye West's downfall.

SCHS students express their thoughts on Kanye West

Ellen Vu
December 14, 2022
A&E How Actors Act B&W (Ellen)

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

Amanda Troll
November 11, 2022
A&E: Self care helps to boost the confidence of some students, when done for the right reasons

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

Ellen Vu
November 11, 2022
In search of a new job, Shigemoto began her teaching career at Gilroy High School.

[Photo] Prior to SCHS, science teacher Laura Shigemoto developed new breeds of vegetables

Taejun Spencer
October 26, 2022
Swift's highly anticipated album reflects her wide range of musical ability through meaningful lyrics.

REVIEW: Nights like these are not the same with Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’

Ellen Vu
October 26, 2022
Prior to SCHS, Keith worked at the University of California, Los Angeles where he discovered his passion for teaching.

[Photo] SCHS welcomes culinary arts teacher David Keith and his passion for diverse food

Jackie Duran
October 25, 2022
Prior to becoming the Library Media Assistant, Bamsch was a substitute teacher at elementary schools in SCUSD.

[Photo] New library media assistant Carol Bamsch spreads kindness through books and mechanical work

Nishita Viswajith
October 10, 2022
Prior to SCHS, Schlater co-taught at Christopher High School.

New art and digital design teacher Ryan Schlater hopes to inspire expression and creativity

Ellen Vu
September 29, 2022
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