MSJ Naadam hosts inaugural Sharad Sangeet Baithak fundraiser concert
On November 9, MSJ Naadam hosted Sharad Sangeet Baithak, its first ever fundraiser concert, from 12 to 3 p.m. The event featured Indian classical performances…
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Native American Cultural Appropriation at MSJ and the fight for change
By Editor-in-Chief Padma Balaji, Web Editor Ekasha Sikka, and Staff Writers Erika Liu & Andy Zhang MSJ’s Indigenous iconography is rooted in cultural insensitivity. For…
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By Staff Writers Amy Han & Felicity He Origins: What began your passion for art and design? “I think my passion for art and…
Old tricks, new magic: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t keeps the franchise alive
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Do two wrongs make a right? Understanding perspectives on Proposition 50
By Staff Writers Veer Mahajan, Finn McCarthy, Warren Su, & Matthew Zhang In the election on November 4, CA voters faced one major decision: Proposition…
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By Staff Writers Aarav Vashisht & Andy Zhang Immigration enforcement officers conducted “Knock and Talk” operations in Fremont on the morning of November 8, maneuvering…
Editorial: Entertainment at the cost of empathy
By the Smoke Signal Editorial Board Warning: Discussion of sexual abuse. The final draft of this editorial was written on October 14 and may not reflect any…
The Life of a Showgirl struggles to find its stage
By Staff Writer Dhaeshna Booma Taylor Swift steps back into the spotlight with her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, a record…
Lessons from a senior in PE 10
By Editor-in-Chief Alice (Wanru) Zhao Between being graded on my (admittedly mediocre) mile time, hearing the inevitable super senior jokes from all of my friends,…
Breaking News: Zack Larsen’s Appointment as Superintendent Marks New Chapter for FUSD
By Staff Writers Scarlett Huang & Ekasha Sikka On February 26, at the FUSD Board of Education meeting, board trustees unanimously voted to appoint Zack…