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The Smoke Signal is back again with our annual 16 Seniors spotlight! If you know a fellow senior who you believe should be acknowledged for their outstanding achievements, feel free to nominate them in the…

By: Staff Writers Ashley Chang, Andrew Chen, Anthony Chen and Ruiwen Shen   Look Into Peer Resource Photos by Centerspread Editor Neha Shah, Graphics Editor Kevin Chen, Staff Writer Andrew Chen, Graphic courtesy of Peer…

By: Staff Writers Mallika Gupta, Amber Lee, Kevin Li, Tanushri Sundar, and Zen Thumparkkul   The Special Education Department at MSJ teaches a wide range of special-needs students. To bring awareness to this department, the Smoke…

“When I first got to Mission San Jose High School, and it was the Class of 2008 graduating, the graduation was a really good one, it was about 115 degrees, but kids brought with them…

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Smoke Signal is looking for students who are willing to share a time when a teacher or staff member has impacted their life.  Share your story in the…

Continuing the Mental Health series, the Smoke Signal brings you coverage of Peer Resource’s “Leave No One in the Dark” benefit show, hosted on Friday, March 20. During the show, Peer Resource discussed the stigma…

    Captain Kirk: Spock, bring up the deco on the screen. Spock: Captain, the seniors have really gone all out this year. Look at these cardboard cutouts. They really add to the feel of…

    Flynn: Rapunzel, Rapunzel, bring out your pom-poms. We’re going to watch the juniors’ homecoming performance! Rapunzel: It’s 12 PM, the usual noontime lineup. When will the performance begin? Wow, look at all these…

  Elsa: The sophomore skit is starting soon. Huh, the decorations look pretty sparse, I hope the sophomores will deliver. Olaf: Oh Elsa, don’t be so cold. I’m sure your heart will warm up when…