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The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar
The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar

Sonia Mankame, Focus and Opinion Editor

Sonia Mankame, a senior at Santa Clara High School, is spending her fourth year with The Roar. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Mankame enjoys experimenting with fashion and attending local concerts. She is also fond of shopping, writing short stories and half-finishing tediously long books when she is not being bombarded with homework.

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Donald Trump severs diversity initiatives by marginalizing DEI institutions.

FOCUS: Today’s administration rescinds DEI policies nationwide

Sonia Mankame
July 15, 2025
Women often feel isolated in gaming communities due to hateful comments and harassment.

OP-ED: Game Over

Sonia Mankame
May 7, 2025
Many students find that Webtoons provide a more efficient and convenient way to read stories.

Webtoons are reshaping reading for today’s youth

Sonia Mankame
March 5, 2025
The widening gender gap in Gen Z’s political alignment signals a shift in American democracy.

OP-ED: Politics continue to polarize Gen Z men and woman

Sonia Mankame
February 17, 2025
FOCUS: Delivery platforms reshape the dining industry, but at what cost?

FOCUS: Delivery platforms reshape the dining industry, but at what cost?

Sonia Mankame
February 14, 2025
(Courtesy of Katelynn Ng)

FOCUS: A century of evolving military recruitment in U.S. schools

Sonia Mankame
December 13, 2024
Online platforms foster friendships between individuals who would have never connected otherwise.

OP-ED: Debunking the myth of superficial online friendships

Sonia Mankame
November 9, 2024
FOCUS: Donald Trump's presidential actions reshape the Republican Party's identity

FOCUS: Donald Trump’s presidential actions reshape the Republican Party’s identity

Sonia Mankame
October 25, 2024
The SCHS Marching Band and Color Guard performed at the 49ers stadium for the Kickoff: Players with a Purpose event on Aug. 28, 2024.

SCHS Marching Band and Color Guard perform at 49ers Kickoff­: Players for a Purpose

Sonia Mankame
September 4, 2024
FOCUS: A History of Homophobic Policy in the U.S.

FOCUS: A History of Homophobic Policy in the U.S.

Sonia Mankame
May 24, 2024
Journalism faces increasing threats worldwide and poses a threat to democracy with new challenges arising for press freedom and media pluralism.

OP-ED: The looming death of free press

Sonia Mankame
May 10, 2024
OPINION: Misogyny always thrives in modern comedy

OPINION: Misogyny always thrives in modern comedy

Sonia Mankame
April 22, 2024
Social media perpetuates a sex culture for youths that can be risky at times.

OPINION: Children are at risk because of sexual exploitation online

Sonia Mankame
March 10, 2024
Due to the increased pressure in modern education, more and more students are found cheating.

OPINION: Students are being encouraged to cheat in modern education

Sonia Mankame
February 18, 2024
OPINION: Hollywood has run out of ideas

OPINION: Hollywood has run out of ideas

Sonia Mankame
February 18, 2024
OPINION: Education is for the wealthy

OPINION: Education is for the wealthy

Sonia Mankame and Nicholas Iriberri
January 23, 2024
Although sometimes recognized as a crime, graffiti provides insight into the feelings and the history of the Bay Area.

OPINION: Expression of Bay Area struggles through graffiti

Sonia Mankame
December 14, 2023
The role of religion in current American politics has a negative effect

OPINION: Religion corrupts current American politics

Sonia Mankame
November 18, 2023
A lack of consistency forces studetns to ask if it is all worth it.

OPINION: American schools lack standardized education

Sonia Mankame
October 28, 2023
The lack of young voting participation causes elderly groups to dominate, resulting in older leaders for the country.

The increasing age of U.S. Presidents create various consequences for the country

Sonia Mankame
October 3, 2023
The U.S birth decline is predicted to threaten the economy and negatively impact the country.

OPINION: America’s declining birth rates bring unforeseen struggles

Sonia Mankame
September 6, 2023
Sophomore Ali Al-hemyari reaches out to grab the balloon with his basket during the Hungry Hungry Hippos game.

SCHS holds it’s first indoor Welcome Rally in four years

Sonia Mankame
August 29, 2023
FOCUS: The Electic Impact of Tourism

FOCUS: The Electic Impact of Tourism

Sonia Mankame and Theodore Nguyen
May 31, 2023

FOCUS: Mental healthcare fields fail to foster diversity

Sonia Mankame
April 27, 2023
After years of dealing with low wages and an unsupportive environment, many teachers have left the education system due to burnout.

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

Sonia Mankame
April 13, 2023
Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from eating meat and byproducts of meat.

SCHS students share their experiences being vegetarian

Sonia Mankame
March 16, 2023
FOCUS: Retail pharmacies dispense abortion pills under new FDA ruling

FOCUS: Retail pharmacies dispense abortion pills under new FDA ruling

Sonia Mankame
March 10, 2023
Water scarcity in the United States creates challenges for American health and economy.

OPINION: Water scarcity poses a threat to America

Sonia Mankame
February 21, 2023
Across the nation infant formula is in short supply, leaving caregivers with limited alternatives.

OPINION: U.S baby formula shortage burdens Black families

Sonia Mankame
January 22, 2023
The American Drug War has criminalized Black people and has contributed to increasing incarceration rates.

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

Sonia Mankame
January 20, 2023
FOCUS: Bribery, corruption and schemes have tarnished the credibility of college

FOCUS: Bribery, corruption and schemes have tarnished the credibility of college

Sonia Mankame
January 14, 2023

FOCUS Student Voices: Should Americans be allowed to access, rent and own firearms?

Sonia Mankame
November 11, 2022
Prior to teaching at SCHS, Hubbs worked as a track and field coach.

New economics teacher Jonathan Hubbs strives to connect with students

Sonia Mankame
October 27, 2022
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