Arts and Entertainment

By Staff Writer Ashni Mathuria Love, Simon was directed by the openly gay Greg Berlanti with a bold vision: to make the first film that represents what the LGBTQ+ community goes through in high school. Over…

By Staff Writer Anagha Mandayam The first scene of Pitch Perfect 3 begins with a loud explosion, however, the exciting effect quickly fades. Pitch Perfect 3 is the third installment of the Pitch Perfect movie…

By Staff Writers Shiantel Chiang & Jennifer Xiang Over the years, the Smoke Signal has reviewed a multitude of local restaurants. Now, we summarized the last eight reviews in a single interactive map.  Graphic by Graphics…

By Staff Writer Praveen Nair New Star Wars films are always heavily anticipated, but The Last Jedi has the blockbuster franchise’s fans more excited than ever before. With a sprawling storyline, stunning special effects, and…

By Staff Writers Christine Dong & Kelly Yang Upon hearing the first lively notes of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite, nostalgic anticipation for the classic holiday ballet filled the auditorium of the Smith Center at Ohlone College. On December…

By A&E Editor Stephanie Dutra & Centerspread Editor Richard Chenyu Zhou Famous for its salted cheese drinks and namesake citrus drinks, Happy Lemon is a rising boba chain that opened its newest store at 46873…

By A&E Editors Stephanie Dutra & Hana Sheikh As seen on Dance Moms, the Irreplaceables (Nia, Kendall, Chloe, & Kalani) are on tour, performing a 75-minute cutting-edge dance performance. The Smoke Signal is giving away…

By Staff Writer Praveen Nair Taylor Swift has been busy since the release of her widely acclaimed 2014 album 1989. She played the album’s tour to over two million fans, won three Grammys, and never…

By Staff Writer Shray Vaidya Pop singer Bebe Rexha traveled to San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom on October 18 to continue her trip around the US for Bebe & Bassy Tour 2017. Before the event, the…

By Staff Writer Arpita Gaggar With its mask-donning killer and its endless murders, Happy Death Day perfectly timed its release for Friday the 13th before Halloween. Despite the film’s low budget of just $4.5 million,…