Minority Groups Must Fight in Tandem
March 26, 2021
By Staff Writers Maggie Lai, Nithika Valluri, & Brooke Zheng “I want to see how passionately people (incl. other POC) will stand up for Asians. Those of you who were so vocal w BLM, where…
March Column: Aria’s Approach
March 24, 2021
By Opinion Editor Aria Lakhmani Don’t Let Your Passion Chain You Down Over the past few weeks, I’ve been talking with friends who have already graduated to gain some insight into how life as a college…
The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board A year ago, the shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 pandemic brought several aspects of our daily lives to a grinding halt — family gatherings, sporting events, and…
Student Voices: One Year in Quarantine
March 19, 2021
Around a year ago, on March 11, 2020, the coronavirus outbreak was officially declared a pandemic. In what ways do you feel like you have grown throughout the past year of quarantine? “Although this is…
Editorial: It’s Okay to Say No
March 2, 2021
The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board “You wanna grab some boba?” All your friends are going to Tpumps after a long day at school, but you really want to stay at home to take…
February Column: Aria's Approach
February 24, 2021
By Opinion Editor Aria Lakhmani Messy Desks Deserve Love Too “A cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.” My mom’s words, taken from an old adage, rang in my mind as I glanced at…
Student Voices: College Board's Changes to the SAT
February 22, 2021
In late January, College Board announced that the optional essay section of the SAT test and SAT subject tests would be eliminated. What do you believe are the implications of these changes? How do you…
The Real Repercussions of a Rigged Stock Market
February 21, 2021
By Staff Writers Isabella He, Tanisha Srivatsa, & Sakshi Umrotkar From blockbuster films such as The Wolf of Wall Street and Billionaire Boys Club to bestselling self-help books like Getting to Yes and Rich Dad,…
Editorial: Resensitizing Ourselves to Media
February 4, 2021
The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board When we tune into the media today, we’re often greeted by a deluge of headlines ranging from the latest COVID-19 developments to obituaries of domestic terrorism’s latest victims….
Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
February 2, 2021
By Staff Writers Sabrina Cai, Joanne Park, & Mingxin Wang With a recent resurgence of protests and movements spearheaded by youth, there are more debates than ever about whether the voting age should be lowered…
