Opinion

The Danger of Idolizing Politicians

By Staff Writers Kruthi Gollapudi & Jessica Yu  “Stan The Squad <3” a user states on Twitter, expressing their love…

3 years ago

Should Schools Reopen or Continue Distance Learning?

By Staff Writers Isabella He & Joanne Park As of November 9, the Alameda County Public Health Department has permitted…

3 years ago

Editorial: Take Political Initiative Now

The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board For decades, the ratio of young adults who vote in elections to…

4 years ago

October Column: Aria’s Approach

By Opinion Editor Aria Lakhmani An Active Approach Towards Empathy “Try to walk a mile in their shoes”: an adage…

4 years ago

The Real Repercussions of Sloppy Social Media Policies

By Staff Writers Tavish Mohanti & Naveed Shakoor “Just a quick note of support for Hope Hicks and President Trump. I…

4 years ago

Pro/Con: SROs in Schools

*Update November 13* On November 12, the FUSD Board of Education voted 3-2 to adopt the recommendation of the SRO…

4 years ago

Editorial: Ethnic Studies Classes Are Essential in Our Education

*Update October 7* As of September 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed the Ethnic Studies bill due to criticism on…

4 years ago

Diversity in Curricula is Diversity in Thought

*Corrected Text September 28 at 10:30 a.m.* by Web Editor Mahek Bhora & Staff Writer Sakshi Umrotkar With social media’s…

4 years ago

September Column: Aria’s Approach

by Opinion Editor Aria Lakhmani Getting Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable “Hello Kitty says, Cops Ain’t Cute!” While scrolling through my…

4 years ago

Athletes Take a Needed Stand

by Staff Writer Sumani Alem On August 26, NBA players from the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic collectively boycotted Game…

4 years ago