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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

Prior to implementing the cell phone policy, many teachers allowed students to use electronic devices in class more frequently.

CAMPUS: New cell phone policy aims to prevent distractions

Asia Celestine October 25, 2024

California governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free Schools Act, on Sept. 23, 2024, prohibiting cell phone use during school hours in all districts state-wide. Entering the 2024-2025...

Students explore different types of media, like music, to help them focus and be more motivated to study no matter their environment.

A&E: Tuning in to tune out, students use music to help them study

Frey Ryan-Jensen October 25, 2024

From 24-hour Lofi streams to “Study With Me” TikToks, SCHS students embrace different types of media to keep them motivated while studying. Go-to study playlists, background noise and romanticizing...

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

Society for Human Rights (1924-1925) The Society of Human Rights was a gay-rights organization established in 1924. Based in Chicago, it is recognized as the first LGBTQIA+ defensive institution in...

FOCUS: Anti-Queer Bills Harm SCHS Students

FOCUS: Anti-Queer Bills Harm SCHS Students

Kai Vader May 24, 2024

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, a record number of bills that attack LGBTQIA+ rights have been introduced to schools across the United States. While only 22 of the 513 bills are being...

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