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The G.O.A.T is an internet slang term standing for the Greatest of All Time. Delegating the title to an athlete of a sport is almost impossible because the title should only be given to one person and is not a title that should be controversially decided, but rather unanimously so. Regardless of what sport you […]

Taylor Swift is probably one of the biggest stars of the 2010s. She has managed to gain and then keep millions of fans through the power of relatable lyrics that are also very detailed. She started off as a teenage country singer singing about relationships, longing, and heartbreak, and starting from 2015’s 1989 album, she made a […]

The term academic validation, the need to feel acknowledged as an individual by academics, shapes the mindset behind the findings of self-worth and reassurance of students’ capabilities in school. This is somewhat encouraged by the education system pushing students to reach a higher standard, causing many to compare themselves to someone doing better. This can […]

With the start of winter fast approaching, many QLS students may just want to sit down with a nice book as the weather goes down to a chilly 75 degrees. Here are some recommendations for your fall reading coming straight from fellow QLS students:  Photo By Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash Today, every American high school student knows what the “SAT” and “AP” are, and the importance of the tests in determining their future. The SAT is a nationwide exam that measures a student’s relative critical thinking skills in math and English, while the AP exams measure a student’s relative knowledge […]

“Abortion is Healthcare” by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash “We have to stand together in this fight, right — those of us who understand what’s at stake,” said U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the culmination of unwavering attempts of activists to legalize abortion rights in […]

Okay, what even is a capsule wardrobe? It’s a concept often tied to sustainable fashion and minimalism, essentially a method to help reuse, reduce, and (not really recycle) our consumption of clothing and textiles. And, no, it’s not when clothes magically appear out of Ubiquitous acorn-shaped capsules for single use purposes like in the middle-grade […]

Every year or so, around November and October, Apple announces a new set of certain apple products, including iPads or iMacs. However, perhaps one of the most anticipated products is the iPhone.  On October 17th of this year, Apple announced the new lineup of the iPhone 13. Like last year, Apple released four separate models: […]

On September 22, 2021, Star Wars: Visions was released on Disney+. It is an anime anthology in which seven Japanese anime studios (which are shown alongside the episode titles) created short episodes set in the Star Wars universe. The goal of this anthology was to present alternate takes on the Star Wars universe, and this is what […]

Computer Science has existed for over a century at this point, and it’s fascinating to see it evolve over time. However, very recently, AI has been making an increasingly popular trend. Today, whether you agree or not, we depend on AI. Take, for example, your GPS in your car. GPS guides are meant to calculate […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar We all take with us a piece of history from our high schools. From mementos to memories, the four years we spend between classrooms seem to follow us into our futures in small, but surprising ways. As a high school senior on the cusp […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar Usha Akella tells no lies.  The first time I met this poet, producer, and founder of South Asian poetry collective Matwaala was at a Desi poetry reading moderated by India Currents. It was a surreal moment for a South Asian American teenage girl who […]

Image Credit: Karthik Chandran Mornings in my household are serene things. My dad makes fresh-brewed chai on the stove while coddling our two-year-old Goldendoodle. My mother sets up her Zoom camera to teach her daily Pilates classes from the living room. Mornings are easy, unmemorable, quiet. But lately, mornings in my household are suffused with a different […]

The “model minority myth” is derived from the stereotype of Asians as hard-working, intelligent, passive, and economically prosperous. The term was coined by sociologist William Pettersen in a 1966 New York Times article to counter claims of white supremacy. He pushed the idea of Asians as the “perfect” minority group: rule-abiding, complacent, and successful. Since then, the […]

Image Credits: “RACISM” by roger g1 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Anti-Asian hate crimes, including both verbal and physical attacks, have been on the rise ever since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, but the AAPI community is no stranger to racism. From the Chinese massacre of 1871, to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, to the Japanese internment […]

Since the COVID pandemic, social distancing and isolation procedures have affected communication greatly for everyone. Having to stay a certain distance apart from others as well as wearing masks makes it hard to speak or hear clearly; furthermore, it is almost impossible to read other’s facial expressions. Yet at the same time, people with disabilities […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month honors the diverse cultures and essential contributions of the community that has played such a critical role in America’s history. Though the celebration has been recognized for over 30 years, many believe that this month may be one of the most significant observances. This past year has […]

Described as the next Game of Thrones with a magic system similar to Avatar the Last Airbender, Netflix’s Shadow & Bone is the beginning of an epic fantasy with multiple intricately woven plotlines and character arcs. The opening premise presents Alina Starkov, an ordinary mapmaker who serves alongside her best friend Mal in a war-torn […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar When Kalai Bagai first arrived in San Francisco on September 6th, 1915 with her husband Vaishno and three sons, local newspapers flocked to cover the story of the first Indian-American woman to enter the Bay Area. Fleeing British imperialism in her homeland, Bagai was exposed to […]

Over the past few years, more and more students are applying to top colleges, causing acceptance rates to decrease. It is no longer unusual to find a student with amazing statistics and awards to be rejected by schools like the Ivy League. Because the college admissions process is becoming more competitive and unpredictable, this means […]

Are GMOs Really A Threat To Our Environment? By: Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan, Grade 10 Genetic engineering is used in several fields, predominantly modern agriculture. Plants and other organisms that are genetically engineered are known as Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs), and this is such a trending topic today. GMOs are created by inserting desired genes into the target […]

As an avid reader who turned to books as an escape at a young age, I’ve been practically raised by distinguished works such as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Divergent, and more. Though these authors have woven beautiful dystopian worlds and contrived intriguing characters for me to fall in love with, I always longed to relate […]

In recent years, the Star Wars franchise has been flooded with new material ranging from new movies to games, and even shows. In February 2020, Disney released the seventh – and final – season of the fan favorite show Star Wars: The Clone Wars. One of arcs in the show revolved around Clone Force 99, also […]

As the sister of a child who is severely disabled, interacting with children with both physical and intellectual disabilities is an ordinary practice for me, where it may be very few and far between for others. With my brother being diagnosed with cerebral palsy when I was three years old, the special needs community has […]

Note: This is an Op-Ed Article, and the opinions presented reflect the perspective of the writer alone. “The shit that I did to motherf**king survive… like I had to go strip,” Cardi B said during an Instagram Live video. “And I drugged n****rs up and I robbed them. That’s what I used to do. Nothing […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar Since that fateful day we received an email from Quarry Lane administration that our school would follow quarantine procedure, many of the events and traditions that characterize our campus culture have faded into obscurity. Pep rallies have all but disappeared, the tug-of-war challenges and […]

In the past few decades, the dawn of the Internet has seen an increase in trans visibility. Transgender representation in media is crucial to inform the masses about the community and give an accurate understanding of the community to trans children. The Internet has been revolutionary for the trans community in that it can provide […]

Content Warning: self-harm, bulimia The British monarchy has been instituted for over 1,000 years, its reverence and influence far transcending Britain’s borders. While the idea of royalty has been immensely romanticized by fairytale love stories, the authentic emotions of British Royals have revealed there is more to their life than a crown and glamorous whirlwind […]

Feeling extremely nostalgic lately, I decided to rewatch the pilot episodes of a few 2000s cartoons to see if they held up to my memories of viewing them as a kid. Stories often have a different takeaways and effects on a second viewing, and I’m curious to delve back into the past by rewatching some […]

In South-Asia, the ranking system is a component of the education system and has been practiced blindly for years. The century-old practice ranks persons based on the grade from tests or exams, displaying all student’s scores from best to worst. Although the ranking system may motivate students to work harder, the negative outcomes outweigh the […]

In a school like Quarry Lane where the majority of students are of Asian descent, it is hard for us to imagine growing up in a household that is separate from our mother tongue and native culture. Nicole Chung’s memoir, All You Can Ever Know, provides a detailed account of her experience as a transracial adoptee. […]

Image source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2011/12/24/bosstones-come-home-for-another-throwdown/IjjFSHIxD2S5uaagLeFBfI/story.html “And he still hears the noise from the brigade, so you’re not gonna see his face in the final parade.” These words mark the chorus of an energetic, happy, fist-pumping, toe-tapping song filled with joy and excitement. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Boston’s greatest ska punk legends, recently announced plans to release their […]

Besides love, the trilogy also tackles Lara Jean’s relationship with her family, broken friendship with former best friend Genevieve, and connecting with the Korean side of her identity. The book was followed by two sequels, P.S. I Still Love You, which centres around another love triangle, and Always and Forever, Lara Jean, which deals with […]

After founding Amazon 27 years ago, Jeff Bezos has transformed Amazon.com from an online-bookstore into a super-sized tech company that dominates e-commerce, cloud computing, and other industries. Now, on February 2nd of this year, Jeff Bezos announced that he will step down from the position of CEO of Amazon to the position of executive chairman. […]

“Judas and the Black Messiah”, released on February 12, 2021, was a long-awaited exposé of the FBI’s past conspiracies against the Black nationalist political organization, The Black Panther Party. Following the story of William O’Neal’s infiltration of the Black Panther Party, the movie was inspired by true events and the harassment of the Black Panther […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar Tuka purche katir tugel naav naa ashilen  ithe maları tuka kasal naav dyuche  chelduaa naav ditahachee,  sunen ka ani gudde ka  I belong to my mother tongue the way it belongs to its demise, an instinctual but no less tragic linguistic prophecy. Konkani lies […]

South Asians in the house! — my cousin cheers between mouthfuls of samosa and peanut chutney as Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President of the United States on screen. It’s a day as celebratory as it is surreal — especially for the ‘South Asians in the house’, who are scattered across the country watching one of the most unprecedented inaugurations in history. I knew I was going to see a female president or vice-president hold that Bible on camera during my lifetime. The world has seen female presidents a

The curtains have closed on Donald Trump’s administration—on a scene that was foreshadowed throughout his entire presidency.

In academic driven schools like Quarry Lane, students find themselves taking a heavy course load along with doing many extracurriculars to be competitive for top colleges. But what if getting into a top college doesn’t need to involve plowing through hours of work or juggling many activities at once? In How to Be a High School […]

Have you ever read a book and then watched the movie based on it and felt completely disappointed? Although it’s always exciting to see your favorite characters brought to life on the big screen, condensing 300+ pages into two hour or six twenty-minute episodes is pretty difficult, especially considering the different storytelling formats. It’s pretty […]

A little over a month ago, male model Owen Mooney publicly accused Alexander Wang, an influential fashion designer, of groping him in a New York City nightclub in 2017. Through a sequence of short clips posted on TikTok, Mooney revealed his alleged encounter with the fashion designer, saying “People with this kind of status, they think their power gives them a pass to do this to people.”

“If you’re using this time to hang out with your friends since you don’t have school, please, I’m asking you, please stop being so inconsiderate to others. You may think this isn’t going to affect me or it isn’t that bad. You are putting other people at risk to get hurt and to be in […]

Some days are worse than the others, making you feel unbalanced and uncertain with what will happen next.  What we hear and see on the news has a greater impact towards our mental health than we think. While we sometimes may not be aware of it, mental health goes long ways when dealing with traumatic […]

It is 1949 and the Communist party in China takes over the country, causing Chiang Kai-Shek’s KMT( Kuo Min Tang) Party to flee to Taiwan.

These words summarize the theme of the album 20/20 Vision by Anti-Flag. This album is the 12th studio album by this band.

Georgia’s Runoff Elections on January 5th, 2021, had a special significance as the results determined the Senate majority, and consequently, the extent of legislation President Joe Biden will pass.

Three chapters into Charlotte McConaghy’s Migrations, I was struck by that rare, wonderful feeling that I had stumbled onto something secret and gorgeous.

CES is an annual electronics show where a variety of new products, concepts, and technological innovations are presented.

In every country, menstruating women, trans, and non-binary people lack sanitary and affordable methods of managing their period. Some have no choice but to use substitutes such as newspapers, toilet rolls, or cloth rags.

Every day throughout social media, we hear the phrases “computer guru” or “karma will come back to hit you.” However, we fail to understand the deep roots such words carry, just to name a few.

South Asian Americans are redefining traditionally heteronormative notions of gender and sexuality. Although the culture is still well on its way towards acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities, Fremont choreographer Amit Patel is bringing Desis — and the dance community as a whole — in the direction of progress. Patel, who began learning Bollywood dance when was just 10 years old, is a professional choreographer for the Bliss Dance and Mona Khan companies.

It’s been more than two months since Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series launch and more than one since AMD’s Big Navi GPU launch. Yet none of these cards are available on store shelves. Going to Amazon, Newegg, or other vendors to find these cards will yield nothing more than a notify me button.  Going to Ebay, […]

Right when high schoolers across the country thought that the stress and pressure from college applications had reached its peak, the outbreak of a global pandemic disrupted every aspect of normal life as we knew it, compounding the challenges they faced.  When the coronavirus began to spread throughout the US in early March, schools everywhere […]

TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media platform worldwide and allows for users to create short videos to express themselves creatively. TikTok started off as two separate apps — Musically and Douyin, both owned by the parent company ByteDance — which merged into a single app in 2017 The app currently have 800 […]

This past year, COVID-19 has changed numerous aspects of our daily lives, including entertainment and collective media. Although the entertainment industry has had rapid changes throughout the past couple of decades, 2020 has presented many new problems.      Movie theaters have been closed over the year, delaying the release of new films and movies such […]

There’s not a lot in common between the “Mega Millions: How To Cash in On This Poker App” ad at the bottom of my Instagram feed and the CNN article on small businesses in a separate tab.

Weeks before a youth-led Black Lives Matter protest that took place outside the Dublin Civic Center, owner of local gun business Mike Grant posted a picture of the 17-year old organizer Denel McMahan on his Facebook page. The caption read, “Please bring your vests and helmets in case these BLM people start trouble.. Remember this group is known as a left wing anti-government group. Take Dublin back!” Within days, the veiled threat garnered a swift and strong backlash from the Dublin community and beyond. From city residents to Congressman Eric Swalwell, people came together to defend “these BLM people” and the cause they champion.

2020 has been an incredibly turbulent political year. After months of anticipation and tireless campaigning on both sides, the race has finally been called; with 306 electoral votes, former Vice President Joe Biden has won.

Star Wars was famous for its movies, but TV shows have always remained a strong part of the franchise. A new classic arrived in the form of The Mandalorian, which tells the story of a Mandalorian bounty hunter traveling the galaxy in search of targets to take down after the fall of the Galactic Empire.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the distractions on our computer or phone can prevent us from focusing during online school. The computer applications in my previous article are still helpful for online school. However, I would like to share some new applications that I find to be very useful. I will also explain why these applications can make you have a better learning experience on Zoom.

A healthcare worker in Solano County, California, has contracted both COVID-19 and influenza simultaneously, becoming the first person in the United States to test positive for both. Medical officials are worried that a “twindemic” may arise as winter approaches, and that the hospitals all across the nation may be overwhelmed with patients.

A vast majority of what was daily life has changed drastically due to COVID-19 including the way society finds entertainment. Though various streaming services have been an integral part of daily life for many prior to lockdown, the concept of releasing movies in theatres has always been and still was quite monumental until recent times, especially for the Bollywood Film Industry. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana even once claimed in an interview with Rajeev Masand that the feeling of a cinema hall could never be replicated or even entirely replaced by viewing films from a television screen.

The origins of “masculinity” date nearly 55 million years back. Early male hominids and other primates showed displays of physical strength and aggression to exert control over their communities.

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Image Credit: “Study Area” by yum9me is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Do you ever find yourself pondering why you got a low grade despite studying for hours together, despite putting in the effort?  Do you ever find yourself getting distracted too easily? Do you ever feel like the problem is you? If you answered […]

Some may believe that Thanksgiving is a holiday exclusive to America, but its celebrated around the world with unique and exciting traditions. As there are about 17 countries that have their own way of celebrating Thanksgiving, different places do so for a variety of reasons. Some celebrations commemorate migrations to the Americas while others look at the beginning of a new lunar cycle as the start of the harvest season. In different places, the traditions may differ, but the purpose of this holiday remains the same: it’s an opportunity to spend time with the people who you’re thankful for or are important to you.

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar *Content note: discussion of domestic violence.  Forty-five-year-old Mamta Shah met her second husband at a student union in 2012, and they soon shared a cramped Houston apartment to begin their new life together. Shah had recently fled Nepal and an abusive marriage, gaining asylum […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar “Dekhiye,” snaps Kajol, staring fiercely into Shah Rukh’s playful gaze. “Please leave me alone.”  Her words are powerful, and her message is clear. It’s a warning sign, one as clear as crystal and firm as stone. Yet her words are accompanied with the romantic […]

By Srusti Acharya and Reha Matai Though the term beauty in essence has different meanings to each and every individual. Yet, living in society often insists on participation in various norms that have developed into our daily lives. According to Statistica.com, as of December 20th, 2019 “According to a May 2017 survey of American consumers, […]

Vintage and 90’s fashion looks are coming back in style, and what’s more vintage than a thrift shop? Fashion and style are constantly changing from one season to the next. However, over the past year second hand shopping has become one of the main attractions to teenagers and young adults. With the 90’s fashion back […]

Earlier this year––a year racked with coronavirus, political instability, and uncertainty––about 100 of America’s top officials, advisors, and leaders met secretly in the summer heat, a scene reminiscent of a similar summer meeting that took place over 200 years ago. Like that fateful gathering all those years ago that ultimately signed the Declaration of Independence, the meeting held 200 years later would be an important turning point in American history.

During a typical NFL season, a clash between two undefeated teams would be a consequential viewing for any avid football fan. Stadiums would be filled with fans cheering at the top of their lungs in support of their teams. Unfortunately, this season has been anything but normal. The Tennessee Titans faced the Buffalo Bills in […]

Data from the F.B.I. and various studies have revealed a general psychological profile for child homicide perpetrators. Approximately 74 children under the age of 14 commit murder a year in the United States, accounting for less than 1% of all homicide perpetrators. About 90% of this demographic are males, usually between the ages of 11 […]

That’s all I could think as I watched the three-day spectacle that was the 2020 Democratic National Convention. And I didn’t just mean that the pandemic that had forced the convention, along with everything else in American life, to more virtual landscapes. I meant it was never supposed to be like this––a Democratic party desperately trying […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar DUBLIN, California –– When 29-year-old Srishti Prabha said she was sexually harassed by her boss at her first job, she said she did not file a complaint with human resources. She did not find a lawyer and contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. There […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar PLEASANTON, California — Genius Kids founder Rennu Dhillon says our greatest fear after death is public speaking — unless we make some incremental changes in our education system while we’re alive.  “Confidence is critical,” Dhillon says. “You have to learn how to take control […]

Remember the last time you didn’t have any alternatives to this? Me neither. Tech goes fast.

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The hype for Nvidia’s new Ampere GPUs are at an all time high. Charts shown by Nvidia at their launch event show a greater than 80% increase in performance over the previous generation Turing GPUs. This is the biggest generational leap in Nvidia’s history. The next closest leap was the jump from Maxwell to Pascal […]

The body positivity movement have encouraged a broadening range of different body types and appearances on social media.

The digital divide is a barrier that blocks many students from being able to access educational resources from home.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives, causing various problems in almost every aspect of our lives. While undeniably the most damaging impact of COVID-19 is the ever-increasing numbers of the confirmed and death, the economy is also hit hard by the pandemic. The lives of millions are affected by the economic shutdown due to […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar La cuarentena no es fácil. Cada día, tenemos que acostumbrarnos a la vida sin nuestros amigos y maestros. Nuestras noticias cuentan cuentas de vidas perdidas y hospitales llenos de víctimas del virus. Durante estos tiempos de tristeza, la mejor cosa de hacer es comunicar […]

The onset of the coronavirus outbreak has marked a period of isolation, anxiety, and fear in all of our lives — and understandably so. But as much as this pandemic has taken from us, it has also provided a necessary glimpse into our blessings. To encourage positivity during this difficult time, here is a video […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar Digital culture has become all the more important in our social lives as we navigate a global pandemic. The face of a screen is no longer a source of personal entertainment, but our only real connection with the outside world. Most of my birthday […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar For years, Asian-Americans donned a cultural Invisibility cloak before Western audiences. And although undiscovered, their stories have unfolded silently and beautifully from generation to generation. That’s why the five-part documentary series, Asian Americans, created by an all-Asian American team of filmmakers, plays such a critical role […]

Before the quarantine, I barely exercised. At best, I would run on the elliptical once a week for 30 minutes to please my parents that wanted me to stay fit. After the lockdown started, however, I had a lot more free time because I didn’t need to spend 30 minutes on my daily commute. Also, […]

As we all struggle through quarantine, one thing has become abundantly clear to all of us–––streaming services have become essential to our strange new lives.  And while Disney+ is gaining traction and Amazon and Hulu continue to enthrall, no other service has benefited from quarantine as much as Netflix. The platform’s ever-expanding selection of media […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar “Thank you, come again!”Apu smiles. The faux-Indian accent rings in my ears even after The Simpsons cuts to the next scene, leaving the brightly-lit Kwik-E-Mart in the distance. It’s been two years since I’ve heard that infamous dialogue from Apu, a Simpson’s classic voiced by Jewish-American Hank Azaria. Apu […]

The COVID-19 crisis has caused dreadful pandemonium and to make add on to the amounting anxiety, emerging articles are comparing the current economic downturn to the 1930s Great Depression. Are we even in a recession? Depression? Frankly, no. Maybe not yet, or maybe it would never happen. “The Next Great Depression” sounds scary, but context is […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has, in just the space of several weeks, altered the very fabric of American life. Schools, restaurants, workplaces, and other staples of daily life have been closed, the media is saturated with images and information about the virus and its toll, and anxiety hangs in the air and behind every mask. In […]

Ahoy! It’s your favorite Skarizon drummer Manthan here! This time, I’ll be talking about some interesting things to do in quarantine. Now, we are going through some really tough times. The COVID-19 outbreak is killing people left and right, and lots of people like you and me are stuck indoors to help decrease the flow […]

Wesley Vong, websiteApr 19 File…Title: An Analysis of the Current Covid 19 Pandemic It’s been more than a month since Gavin Newsom announced that California would go into a lockdown. Now that the daily additional cases have started to plateau, people are wondering when they can be free to roam the streets once more.The following image shows the number […]

By: Sonali Mudunuri With Bernie Sanders –– a widely supported progressive Democrat hailing from Vermont –– ending his 2020 presidential candidacy just recently on April 8th, former Vice President and moderate Joe Biden will be facing off against current president, Donald J. Trump, in the upcoming election. Biden has currently received endorsements from the likes […]

As a senior who has just finished college application and gone through college decision releases, there are some tips that I come up with that may help future applicants.First, start college research as early as possible. The more research you did, the better you can write on Why College essays. In the first semester of […]

*Disclaimer: The Roar would like to highlight that the following opinions are not factually grounded and are not held by the writers or the The Roar Editorial Team as a whole. Recently, some of the people are abusing Bill Gates on the internet. But why? Bill Gates founded the gates foundation in 2001 to focus […]

*Written by Kanchan Naik, Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Roar “It’s like you’re practically living through history, Kanchan.”, was the first thing my mother told me as I logged into my third period on Zoom. I rubbed my eyes, which had become perpetually blurry after my exponential increase in daily screen time. Every day […]

I walked in a skeptic, I walked out a little bit less of one: my experience at a Bernie Sanders rally. When we arrived at 9:30 in the morning, the line in front of the San Jose Convention Center stretched around the block. Sounds smells, and sights competed for our attention––the lively chatter of anticipation, […]