Opinion

Looking Past Proposition 16 to Increase DiversityLooking Past Proposition 16 to Increase Diversity

Looking Past Proposition 16 to Increase Diversity

By Staff Writers Pradyumn Acharya, Isabella He, & Jerry Yuan Informational  On November 3,  citizens across California voted on Proposition…

4 years ago
The Danger of Idolizing PoliticiansThe Danger of Idolizing Politicians

The Danger of Idolizing Politicians

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

4 years ago
Should Schools Reopen or Continue Distance Learning?Should Schools Reopen or Continue Distance Learning?

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…

4 years ago
Editorial: Take Political Initiative NowEditorial: Take Political Initiative Now

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 ApproachOctober Column: Aria’s Approach

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 PoliciesThe Real Repercussions of Sloppy Social Media Policies

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 SchoolsPro/Con: SROs in Schools

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 EducationEditorial: Ethnic Studies Classes Are Essential in Our Education

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…

5 years ago
Diversity in Curricula is Diversity in ThoughtDiversity in Curricula is Diversity in Thought

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…

5 years ago
September Column: Aria’s ApproachSeptember Column: Aria’s Approach

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…

5 years ago