Dear Diary: Homecoming Balloon
By Staff Writer Jessica Cao Strings of balloons sway above the Amphitheater every year during Homecoming week, each one carefully tied and arranged by Deco…
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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…
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 few months ago, I was…
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 ocean, but not quite. I…
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 students lunches packed with ultra-processed…
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 September 10 — an event…
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 stronger connections with the Fremont…
Guide to Sports on Wheels
By Graphics Editor Hannah Bi, Staff Writer Alex Duan & Centerspread Editor Naisha Koppurapu From roller skating to cycling and racing, wheel-based sports have taken…
Under the Radar: April Jai
By Staff Writer Kanupriya Goyal London is overflowing with singers. Some belt in smoky pubs for pints while others croon in tube stations with their…
Weapons could use some sharpening
By Staff Writer Felicity He One night at the exact same time., every single student in Justine Gandy’s (Julia Garner) third-grade class runs off into…