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MSJ emerges as top CA public school in National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

By Staff Writers Veer Mahajan, Lucas Zhang & Matthew Zhang MSJ fielded 57 semifinalists from the Class of 2026 for…

3 months ago

Revised FUSD Board Policy Informs the Use of AI in Schools

By Staff Writers Warren Su & Aarav Vashisht Following a surge in reported cases of academic dishonesty and an increase…

3 months ago

New changes to MSJ student support programs seek to boost student success

By Staff Writers Amy Han, Mansi Mundada, & Michael Qin Intro As MSJ class sizes continue to increase,  on-campus academic…

3 months ago

Dear Diary: Homecoming Balloon

By Staff Writer Jessica Cao Strings of balloons sway above the Amphitheater every year during Homecoming week, each one carefully…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

Vikram’s Viewpoint: Stepping Beyond Social Circles

By Opinion Editor Vikram Mahajan When I walked into N8 for the first day of AP Environmental Science just a…

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Janet’s Journal: One Stroke at a Time

By Opinion Editor Janet Guan  Dip your brush in the blues. Add a hint of green. The color is the…

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Ultraprocessed food ban hurts those it seeks to help

By Staff Writers Amy Han, Erika Liu, Varun Madhavan & Michael Qin Introduction: For years, schools in CA have served…

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After Kirk’s Assassination, Can Gen Z Break the Cycle of Social Media Political Polarization?

By Staff Writers Jessica Cao, Abigaile Lei, Kayla Li & Warren Su Introduction Before Charlie Kirk was brutally assassinated on…

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Fourth Annual Disability Resource Fair promotes inclusivity and awareness

By Staff Writers Luna Bichon, Cecilia Cheng & Abigaile Lei As the disability community continues to grow, the need for…

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