Opinion

By Staff Writer Mingxin Wang The prevalence of mental health issues has become a global crisis impacting millions of people, especially youth and teenagers. According to the World Economic Forum, half of all mental disorders…

The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board The Nintendo Switch isn’t the only system MSJ students have been known to game. Despite the best efforts of the administration and teachers, students constantly devise new ways to…

By Staff Writers Riya Chopra and Selina Yang Cheeseburgers on Tuesday. Pizza on Wednesday. Fried chicken sandwiches on Thursday. MSJ students are more than familiar with the cycle of heavy entrees the FUSD lunch program offers…

By Staff Writers Anika Arora and Jennifer Xiang For many high school students, math does not mean much more than a grade on a report card. Media publicizes math as a horrible subject based on…

By Staff Writers Sreetama Chowdhury, Christine Dong & Katherine Guo The Smoke Signal reached out to all District 4 City Council and School Board candidates for information on their platforms* including traffic congestion and affordable…

By Staff Writers Shreya Sridhar & Jennifer Xiang False information can now spread more easily than ever, and trustworthy media online are hard to come by. Because separating misinformation from the truth is difficult, the…

Photo: 251 graves were relocated from Fremont’s historical St. Joseph’s Cemetery in 2010 for housing developments By Staff Writers Kimberly Huang & Carolyn Qian Ask any Fremont resident where to spend the evening, and they might…

By Journalism 1 Staff Writers  Fremont has been the target of numerous housing developers looking to make quick profit by introducing economic developments that will destroy the city’s historical landmarks and community recreation areas. During the week of September 20 to 27, the Smoke Signal gathered MSJ…

By Shiantel Chiang & Karen Li *Update: On May 3, the FUSD Board of Education held a 10-hour-long meeting to decide if schools should implement the proposed Sexual Health and Puberty Education curriculum. Board members…

By Journalism 1 Staff Writers  The February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this year left 17 dead. Newly revived contention over guns and school safety sparked protests and school walkouts across the…