Dear Diary: Super Bowl Trophy
By Staff Writer Leland Yu Introduction As anticipation quietly builds, one symbol of victory comes to life long before it reaches the field. Crafted in…
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CA’s 2026 Billionaire Tax Initiative: How it Affects Net Worth and the Overall Economy
By Staff Writer Erika Liu, Saesha Prabhakar & Warren Su Introduction This November, California voters will decide on a ballot initiative titled the “2026 Billionaire…
MSJ alumna Alice Wang dominates MVAL and international stage through journey to UCLA
By Staff Writers Kelly Shi & Andy Zhang Sitting on the cold iron sideline benches, five-year-old Alice Wang shifted her head left and right as…
Editorial: Bad Bunny superbowl performance reminds audience that patriotism is unity
By the Smoke Signal Editorial Board “Together, we are America,” marked the football triumphantly hoisted up by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as dozens of…
Reflecting on educational inequities in Bay Area high schools
By Staff Writers Amber Halvorsen, Erika Liu, Veer Mahajan Introduction For some students, their biggest worry is only their grades. Yet, not everyone can enjoy…
Janet’s Journal: Moving forward from nostalgia
By Opinion Editor Janet Guan On the wall beside my bedroom desk, I keep a careful mosaic of memories. Crowded with old birthday cards, certificates,…
Student petition drives updates to MSJ’s cafeteria lunch menu
By Staff Writers Amy Han, Mansi Mundada, Megha Vashisht & Lucas Zhang Introduction For as long as MSJ students can remember, the cafeteria had served…
Under the Radar: Nueve Lio
By Feature Editor Ariel Duong Playing around with FL Studio dials turned mistakes into muscle memory and a propensity for style. Amongst the wave of…
Opinion: Melania documentary sparks debate over Trump-Era spending and economic priorities
By Staff Writers Dhaeshna Booma, Jessica Cao, Amy Han & Michael Qin Introduction Marie Antoinette lived 237 years ago, protected by riches and palace walls,…
21 Questions with Michael Liu
By Staff Writer Aarav Vashisht BART has long served as a reliable source of transportation for Bay Area residents. For Senior Michael Liu, a current…