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The Roar

The student news site of Santa Clara High School

The Roar

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The Roar

SPORTS: Behind the Pom Poms

SPORTS: Behind the Pom Poms

Amanda Troll October 25, 2024

When thinking about what it means to be on the SCHS Spirit Squad, many believe high kicks, pom poms, ponytail bows and a big smile are all that is needed. To the cheerleaders, being on Spirit Squad consists...

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...

For athletes participating in non-traditional sports notice the lack of acknowledgement their sport receives.

The ongoing struggle for recognition in unconventional sports

Nishita Viswajith February 7, 2024

As sports have progressed over the years, many activities have turned to being considered as sports because of the physical challenges and the stamina needed to partake in them. Some sports have gained...

Because of the cultures depicted on stage, “The Nutcracker” has many controversies surrounding it.

OPINION: The cultural appropriation rooted in the Nutcracker Ballet calls for reinvention

Natalie Smith December 17, 2023

Ever since 1892 when Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote “The Nutcracker” ballet, holiday traditions have been completely transformed. For over a century, audiences have become captivated...

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