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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

Westernization often causes a loss of native languages, especially in younger generations who communicate in English.

OPINION: Westernization diminishes culture

Aisha Shafik December 13, 2024

Throughout the world, Western culture has become dominant in all areas of life. Coming from European or American roots, societies are adopting Westernized lifestyles, and while this cultural exchange can...

Senior Ariana Aviles performs folklorico during the Raza Latina presentation on Oct. 28, 2024.

Hispanic and Latino pride flows through students at Raza Latina’s annual presentation

Marayah Aguilar November 4, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates a rich tapestry of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. SCHS’s Raza Latina...

Senior Andrea Zyrene Palisoc performs tinikling, a traditional Filipino dance, in the SCHS theater during the annual FASA presentation on Monday Oct. 7, 2024.

FASA brings Filipino traditions to the SCHS community with their annual performance

Nishita Viswajith October 8, 2024

On Monday Oct. 7, 2024, SCHS’s Filipinx American Student Association held their annual theater presentation, bringing Filipino heritage and culture to the school community. With time constraints in place,...

Without learning the true traditions behind a culture, appreciation can lead to appropriation.

OPINION: Cultural traditions deserve more than appreciation

Nishita Viswajith September 29, 2024

As I posed on stage, waiting to perform, the song echoed through the theater. The beats were clear, but the words were unfamiliar. Even though I had mastered the steps and the movements, understanding...

SENIOR SECTION: Seniors create community through culture clubs

SENIOR SECTION: Seniors create community through culture clubs

Khadeejah Khan May 24, 2024

When senior Melyssa Cabrera first joined Raza Latina, she logged onto a small club meeting via Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as a senior, she has restored the club. Though difficult, she is grateful...

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