Out of service: New phone ban in accordance with CA’s AB 3216 stirs controversy at MSJ
By the Smoke Signal Editorial Board Assembly Bill 3216 (AB 3216) — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Phone-Free School Act — was first proposed in 2024 as a…
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FUSD adopts California’s Phone Ban Bill AB 3216 for the 2027 school year, garnering various reactions from MSJ school communities
MSJ announces $50–55 million campus reconstruction plans
“Stewards of Stories” event officially launches First Partners California Love California Strong Initiative
Fremont City Council’s new Charter City Plan
Opinion
Between the Lines of Love
By Staff Writer Abigaile Lei It’s not difficult to see the love between my parents. It’s not electric or fiery, but it’s there. However, when…
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Being a K-pop stan means putting a price tag on your feelings
Stet, or the art of leaving yourself alone
Warren’s Wisdom: I got my first phone, and it taught me that learning to live without social media is learning to live with boredom: it’s scary
Centerspread
Reflecting on educational inequities in Bay Area high schools
By Staff Writers Amber Halvorsen, Erika Liu, Veer Mahajan Introduction For some students, their biggest worry is only their grades. Yet, not everyone can enjoy…
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Culture of fear spreads across Bay Area immigrant communities
Arts and Entertainment
Castle in the Sky still floats today
By Staff Writer Felicity He It’s not a stretch to say that Castle in the Sky is the blueprint of many Studio Ghibli films. Released…
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Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend explores the complexity of grief
A different kind of Odyssey
AExOP: “Palantir Parker” undermines Spider-Man’s original message
Feature
FeatureXWeb: @micshootsit answers MSJ’s most-asked questions
By A&E Editor Leland Yu & Staff Writer Amber Halvorsen Would MicShootsIt rather lose his camera or basketball forever? “This is a hard question, personally,…
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21 Questions with Aarushi Agrawal
21 Questions with Angela Lin
Youth Initiative NourishED spreads awarenss of eating disorder through campaigns and events across the Bay Area
Graphics
Guide to Fremont’s historical landmarks
By Staff Writers Eleanor Chen, Kayla Li & Mansi Mundada Introduction Walk down Niles Boulevard on a quiet afternoon, and it is easy to miss…
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Plein Air Patrol Blitz Brings Community and Creativity to UC Berkeley’s Botanical Garden
Color, Culture, and Community Shine at the 2026 San Jose Holi Fest
Unboxing stories behind the blind box craze
Sports
Fall Sports Preview 2026-27
By Centerspread Editor Ariana Yi & Staff Writer Kelly Shi Girls Tennis After seeing rival teams improve their play in recent years, new Girls Tennis…
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