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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

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)

Student Voices: The Soundtrack of Senior Year

Natalie Smith June 9, 2024

Ronnie Celino: he/him “FAMJAM4000” by Jordan Ward “I feel like I've changed quite a bit as a person. The song has helped me change my perspective on things, especially about my connections...

Staples reflects on his life experiences in his new album, Dark Times. (Courtesy of Blacksmith Records / Def Jam Recordings)

REVIEW: Vince Staples deliver powerful and concise narratives in his latest album ‘Dark Times’

Eduardo Ramos May 29, 2024

On Friday, May 23, 2024, Vince Staples released his sixth and final studio album under the Def Jam record label, after having been signed for over 10 years. Serving as the ending to a journey and the beginning...

In her new album, Please Dont Cry, Rapsody explores the emotional aspects of her life. (Courtesy of Roc Nation Records)

REVIEW: Rapsody’s ‘Please Don’t Cry’ serves emotional introspection into humanity

Eduardo Ramos May 21, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Rapsody released her fourth studio album, “Please Don’t Cry.” With over an hour of music and 22 tracks, Rapsody delivers her most vulnerable and personal album to date. The...

Chief Keef returns with his long awaited trap album, Almighty So 2. (Courtesy of 43B)

REVIEW: After multiple delays, Chief Keef returns with ‘Almighty So 2’

Eduardo Ramos May 17, 2024

On Friday, May 10, 2024, Chief Keef released his long-awaited album “Almighty So 2,” the sequel to the highly-regarded “Almighty So,” which was released over 10 years ago. Expectations and anticipation...

Laufeys new album, Bewitched: The Goddess Edition, comes with four new songs highlighting heartbreak, superficiality and serendipity.

REVIEW: Laufey’s new album, ‘Bewitched: The Goddess Edition’ is bewitched by love

Julia Daroczi May 1, 2024

Laufey, of the birth name, Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, is a modern artist of Chinese and Icelandic descent. Swirling together jazz and classical sounds, Laufey or pronounced “lāy-vāy” is popular...

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