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The Roar
The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar
The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar

Areha Shah, Online Editor

Areha Shah is a junior at Santa Clara High School, and it is her third year with The Roar. She is also on the varsity field hockey team and a part of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute. When she is not busy, Shah enjoys hanging out with her friends and pursuing different art projects. She also loves reading, listening to music and visiting the beach.

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Conan Gray combines different styles of music in new album 'Wishbone.' (Courtesy of Republic Records)

REVIEW: Conan Gray navigates heartbreak and identity in new album ‘Wishbone’

Areha Shah
August 18, 2025
The power of current Ivy League schools is wavering as alleged 'New Ivies' rise in popularity.

[Photo] OPINION: Political pressure reshapes higher education in the United States

Tyler Kao
August 7, 2025
FO summer traveling (Areha)

[Photo] FOCUS: US international policies make traveling troublesome for Americans

Long Tran
August 7, 2025
A&E Sweet Treat Epidemic (Areha)

[Photo] A&E: Comforting sweet treats satiate both cravings and stress

Samira Ahemed
July 15, 2025
blockblast (12)

[Photo] A&E: Block by block, Block Blast’s popularity builds

Ellen Vu
July 15, 2025
april visuals

[Photo] FOCUS: U.S. amendments to foreign policies influence international relations

Atifa Mohamed Sulthan
April 4, 2025
Lyn Lapid reflects on feelings of loneliness and self-doubt in her new album, 'BUZZKILL.' (Courtesy of Mercury Records)

REVIEW: Lyn Lapid’s new album ‘BUZZKILL’ takes listeners through a vulnerable journey of self-acceptance

Areha Shah
April 30, 2025
Many students find that Webtoons provide a more efficient and convenient way to read stories.

[Photo] Webtoons are reshaping reading for today’s youth

Sonia Mankame
March 5, 2025
Junior Jean Yoo utilizes one of the Fab Lab’s laser cutters to assist her with personal projects and school assignments.

[Photo] CAMPUS: Fab Lab creates opportunities for non-SLI students to innovate with new machines

Ruben Gonzalez
February 14, 2025
Money’s increasing influence in politics has been stifling the influence of the average American’s vote.

[Photo] OPINION: America’s future is an oligarchy

Theodore Nguyen and Tyler Kao
February 14, 2025
As the new administration have entered the White House, companies have rapidly reversed course on their content moderation policies, allowing for new levels of discrimination and conflict.

[Photo] OPINION: Sacrificing inclusivity in the name of freedom

Ruby Goodwin
February 14, 2025
Billionaires own many of the largest news organizations in the U.S.

[Photo] OPINION: Democracy dies in the darkness of billionaires

Nicholas Iriberri
December 13, 2024
Christmas Finances (Areha)

[Photo] A&E: The holiday gifting culture causes financial pressure for many

Frey Ryan-Jensen
December 13, 2024
Since starting field hockey in her second year of high school, sophomore Anwitha Aruva practices with her school team to refine her skills, which is reflected in her game performance.

SPORTS: Is it too late to start a sport?

Areha Shah
February 14, 2025
While performing his unreleased GNX track 'squabble up,' Kendrick Lamar's dancers formed the American flag.

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Turn this TV off’

Asia Celestine
February 13, 2025
Untitled design (7)

[Photo] SPOTLIGHT: Capturing the moment

Aisha Shafik and Nishi Vijayvargiya
December 13, 2024
Taylor Swift's performances in 'The Eras Tour' include many inside jokes and symbols that fans reciprocate, such as holding a heart up after playing 'Fearless.'

[Photo] OPINION: ‘There’s glitter on the floor after the party’

Ruby Goodwin
December 11, 2024
Music director Johnny Erdman plays the piano as his choir students sing along and harmonize.

[Photo] CAMPUS: Choir expands its diversity and inclusion in and out of the class

Ruben Gonzalez
October 25, 2024
canvas (9)

[Photo] CAMPUS: Internships vs. Jobs

Alana Lee
October 25, 2024
Newly opened Kathleen MacDonald High School leaves impact on SCHS and decreases class sizes.

[Photo] CAMPUS: MacDonald High School affects class sizes

Marayah Aguilar
October 25, 2024
In reality, 'girl talk' is much more than having silly conversation, instead, it is a chance for girls to connect with each other.

[Photo] OPINION: One reporter shares her perspective on ‘girl talk’

Jackie Duran
October 4, 2024
Derrick Eszlinger hopes to ensure his students' success for their futures.

[Photo] New Civics and Economics teacher Derrick Eszlinger returns to the classrooms he once sat in as a student

Logan Van Pelt
October 1, 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.

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

Sonia Mankame
September 4, 2024
Seniors reflect on their favorite songs of the year and what they mean. (Images courtesy of Taylor Swift, Interscope Records, Boys Don’t Cry and D36)

[Photo] Student Voices: The Soundtrack of Senior Year

Natalie Smith
June 9, 2024
Manifestation is a modernized version of tarot cards and astrology, allowing individuals to shift their mindset towards the goals they want to achieve.

OPINION: Manifestation is the starting point for success

Areha Shah
May 30, 2024
A&E: The SCHS community questions the reliability of online shops

A&E: The SCHS community questions the reliability of online shops

Areha Shah
April 22, 2024
Conan Gray's new album 'Found Heaven' takes listeners back to the '80s.

REVIEW: Conan Gray successfully reinvents his music with his new album ‘Found Heaven’

Areha Shah
April 10, 2024
In her new book ‘The Misdirection of Fault Lines,’ Gracia uses three fictional teenage characters to share the story of growing up and changing as a person.

REVIEW: Anna Gracia does not shy away from uncomfortable topics in her new book ‘The Misdirection of Fault Lines’

Areha Shah
April 5, 2024
Some readers at SCHS have explored many genres of literature to find their favorites.

A&E: Books are not just for nerds, according to readers at SCHS

Areha Shah
February 18, 2024
Sands blends her emotions and experiences to create her new debut album, “can we start over?”

REVIEW: Charlotte Sands debut album, “can we start over?” is a modern take on punk rock music

Areha Shah
January 29, 2024
In winter, many choose to put up Christmas decorations and trees, much like this Christmas tree in Santana Row.

A&E: Students and staff describe their favorite winter traditions

Areha Shah
December 17, 2023
In Tate McRae’s new album 'THINK LATER,' she blends her experiences together into her music.

REVIEW: Tate McRae’s confidence shines through her new album “THINK LATER”

Areha Shah
December 15, 2023
With her new album 'Alchemical: Volume 1,' Dove Cameron shares her experiences and growth.

REVIEW: Dove Cameron sheds her Disney roots and reinvents her identity with her new album ‘Alchemical: Volume 1’

Areha Shah
December 6, 2023
Lyn Lapid explores love and modern romance in her new album 'to love in the 21st century: the epilogue.'

REVIEW: Lyn Lapid’s ‘to love in the 21st century: the epilogue’ explores the romanticization of love

Areha Shah
December 5, 2023
Staff and students find playing horror themed video games to be exciting, thrilling and scary due to their suspenseful nature.

A&E: Horror video games provide many with a scary good time

Areha Shah
October 27, 2023
Originally wanting to join the medical field, Noë Klein now uses her many skills to help her out in her teaching career.

New english teacher Noë Klein shares her various interests with the SCHS community

Areha Shah
October 13, 2023
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