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MSJ Introduces “ED Talks”

By: Anand Balaji Principal Zack Larsen has recently created a program called MSJ ED Talks, modeled after the popular TED Talks, to give teachers access…


In Loving Memory of Jason Park

By: Iyesha Puri Jason Luther Joon-Il Park passed away on October 27, 2013 at the age of 17, but he will never be forgotten. He…



NBA Season Preview

By: Arti Patankar The 2013-2014 NBA season is tipping off on Tuesday, October 29th. On the opening night, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose will…


Hoodie Allen Raffle

Hello MSJ! Like the dark lord Voldemort himself, the Smoke Signal returns once more! This time around, we’ve got two tickets to give away for…


Talk of the Town: Whole Foods Tour

By: Andrea Tam After its highly anticipated grand opening on September 25, the Whole Foods in Fremont continues to reel in a steady influx of…


The Importance of Movies

By: Purvi Goel   Be careful where your eyes go. That’s the hack to life, love, and studying. Wandering eyes are dangerous when it comes…


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HOMSJ: Homecoming Day Five

A new online series called Humans of MSJ will allow a window into our school community, much like Humans of New York, a popular Facebook…


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HOMSJ: Homecoming Day Four

A new online series called Humans of MSJ will allow a window into our school community, much like Humans of New York, a popular Facebook…